Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School
Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School is a government secondary school in Emu Plains, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 994, it sits in the 44th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 807 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 15% have a language background other than English.
Emu Plains NSW 2750. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School compares
By ICSEA, Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School ranks 302nd of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Penola Catholic College Emu Plains, a Catholic secondary school 1.0 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. Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School scores 994, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Emu Plains
Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School is located in Emu Plains, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,877/wk and median rent of $420/wk. Population: 8,126.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Emu Plains suburb profileSchools near Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penola Catholic College Emu PlainsCatholic Secondary · Emu Plains | 1.0 km | 1024 | 30 higher | 709 |
| Emu Plains Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Emu Plains | 1.4 km | 993 | 1 lower | 406 |
| Our Lady of The Way Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Emu Plains | 1.5 km | 1047 | 53 higher | 328 |
| Emu Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Emu Plains | 2.2 km | 1006 | 12 higher | 237 |
| Jamisontown Public SchoolGovernment Primary · South Penrith | 3.1 km | 980 | 14 lower | 317 |
| Regentville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Regentville | 3.3 km | 1003 | 9 higher | 523 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School a government school?
Yes, Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School offer?
Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School offers 7-12.
What is Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School's ICSEA score?
Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School has an ICSEA score of 994, placing it in the 44th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School?
Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School has 807 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School?
The nearest schools to Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School are Penola Catholic College Emu Plains (1.0 km), CathWest Innovation College McCarthy Campus (1.1 km), Emu Plains Public School (1.4 km).
Where is Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School located?
Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School is located in Emu Plains, NSW 2750. Visit the school website at https://nepean-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.
Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School official website