James Ruse Agricultural High School
James Ruse Agricultural High School is a government secondary school in Carlingford, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1222, it sits in the 99th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 857 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 97% of students have a language background other than English.
Carlingford NSW 2118. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How James Ruse Agricultural High School compares
By ICSEA, James Ruse Agricultural High School ranks 3rd of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 14 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Carlingford West Public School, a government primary school 0.5 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. James Ruse Agricultural High School scores 1222, well above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For James Ruse Agricultural High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Carlingford
James Ruse Agricultural High School is located in Carlingford, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,084/wk and median rent of $500/wk. Population: 28,044.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Carlingford suburb profileSchools near James Ruse Agricultural High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs James Ruse Agricultural High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlingford West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Carlingford | 0.5 km | 1119 | 103 lower | 1,636 |
| Cumberland High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Carlingford | 0.8 km | 1060 | 162 lower | 1,173 |
| Carlingford Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Carlingford | 1.1 km | 1109 | 113 lower | 644 |
| OneSchool Global NSW - SydneyIndependent Combined · Oatlands | 1.2 km | 980 | 242 lower | 283 |
| Murray Farm Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Carlingford | 1.6 km | 1142 | 80 lower | 787 |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Carlingford | 1.8 km | 1140 | 82 lower | 262 |
| Carlingford High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Carlingford | 1.8 km | 1111 | 111 lower | 1,772 |
| The King's SchoolIndependent Combined · North Parramatta | 1.8 km | 1163 | 59 lower | 2,150 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is James Ruse Agricultural High School a government school?
Yes, James Ruse Agricultural High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does James Ruse Agricultural High School offer?
James Ruse Agricultural High School offers 7-12.
What is James Ruse Agricultural High School's ICSEA score?
James Ruse Agricultural High School has an ICSEA score of 1222, placing it in the 99th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend James Ruse Agricultural High School?
James Ruse Agricultural High School has 857 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near James Ruse Agricultural High School?
The nearest schools to James Ruse Agricultural High School are Carlingford West Public School (0.5 km), Cumberland High School (0.8 km), Carlingford Public School (1.1 km).
Where is James Ruse Agricultural High School located?
James Ruse Agricultural High School is located in Carlingford, NSW 2118. Visit the school website at https://jamesruse-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.