Cumberland High School
Cumberland High School is a government secondary school in Carlingford, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1060, it sits in the 72nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,173 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 79% 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 Cumberland High School compares
By ICSEA, Cumberland High School ranks 156th 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 12th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Carlingford West Public School, a government primary school 0.4 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. Cumberland High School scores 1060, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Cumberland High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Carlingford
Cumberland 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 Cumberland High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Cumberland High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlingford West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Carlingford | 0.4 km | 1119 | 59 higher | 1,636 |
| OneSchool Global NSW - SydneyIndependent Combined · Oatlands | 0.4 km | 980 | 80 lower | 283 |
| James Ruse Agricultural High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Carlingford | 0.8 km | 1222 | 162 higher | 857 |
| The King's SchoolIndependent Combined · North Parramatta | 1.1 km | 1163 | 103 higher | 2,150 |
| Christ The King Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · North Rocks | 1.6 km | 1102 | 42 higher | 279 |
| Carlingford Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Carlingford | 1.8 km | 1109 | 49 higher | 644 |
| Burnside Public SchoolGovernment Primary · North Parramatta | 1.9 km | 1124 | 64 higher | 218 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cumberland High School a government school?
Yes, Cumberland High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Cumberland High School offer?
Cumberland High School offers 7-12.
What is Cumberland High School's ICSEA score?
Cumberland High School has an ICSEA score of 1060, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Cumberland High School?
Cumberland High School has 1,173 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Cumberland High School?
The nearest schools to Cumberland High School are Carlingford West Public School (0.4 km), OneSchool Global NSW - Sydney (0.4 km), James Ruse Agricultural High School (0.8 km).
Where is Cumberland High School located?
Cumberland High School is located in Carlingford, NSW 2118. Visit the school website at https://cumberland-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.