Mitchell High School
Mitchell High School is a government secondary school in Blacktown, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 978, it sits in the 37th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 876 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 61% have a language background other than English.
Blacktown NSW 2148. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mitchell High School compares
By ICSEA, Mitchell High School ranks 335th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 15 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Shelley 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. Mitchell High School scores 978, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Mitchell High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Blacktown
Mitchell High School is located in Blacktown, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,774/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 50,961.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Blacktown suburb profileSchools near Mitchell High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mitchell High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Blacktown | 0.5 km | 1001 | 23 higher | 435 |
| Blacktown South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Blacktown | 1.1 km | 1042 | 64 higher | 936 |
| Patrician Brothers' College BlacktownCatholic Secondary · Blacktown | 1.4 km | 1016 | 38 higher | 1,014 |
| Nagle CollegeCatholic Secondary · Blacktown | 1.4 km | 1048 | 70 higher | 532 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Seven Hills | 1.7 km | 1076 | 98 higher | 389 |
| St Michael's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Blacktown South | 1.7 km | 1065 | 87 higher | 631 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mitchell High School a government school?
Yes, Mitchell High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mitchell High School offer?
Mitchell High School offers 7-12.
What is Mitchell High School's ICSEA score?
Mitchell High School has an ICSEA score of 978, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mitchell High School?
Mitchell High School has 876 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mitchell High School?
The nearest schools to Mitchell High School are Shelley Public School (0.5 km), Blacktown South Public School (1.1 km), Bert Oldfield Public School (1.1 km).
Where is Mitchell High School located?
Mitchell High School is located in Blacktown, NSW 2148. Visit the school website at https://mitchell-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.