Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School
Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School is a government secondary school in Northmead, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1069, it sits in the 75th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,239 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 59% have a language background other than English.
Northmead NSW 2152. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School compares
By ICSEA, Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School ranks 141st of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 16 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Monica's Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.6 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School scores 1069, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Northmead
Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School is located in Northmead, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,924/wk and median rent of $420/wk. Population: 11,261.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Northmead suburb profileSchools near Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northmead Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Northmead | 0.8 km | 1082 | 13 higher | 614 |
| Tara Anglican School for GirlsIndependent Combined · North Parramatta | 1.6 km | 1175 | 106 higher | 979 |
| Redeemer Baptist SchoolIndependent Combined · North Parramatta | 1.7 km | 1141 | 72 higher | 549 |
| Burnside Public SchoolGovernment Primary · North Parramatta | 1.8 km | 1124 | 55 higher | 218 |
| Parramatta North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · North Parramatta | 1.8 km | 1077 | 8 higher | 253 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School a government school?
Yes, Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School offer?
Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School offers 7-12.
What is Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School's ICSEA score?
Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School has an ICSEA score of 1069, placing it in the 75th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School?
Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School has 1,239 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School?
The nearest schools to Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School are St Monica's Primary School (0.6 km), Northmead Public School (0.8 km), The Hills School (1.0 km).
Where is Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School located?
Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School is located in Northmead, NSW 2152. Visit the school website at https://northmead-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.
Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School official website