Gosford High School
Gosford High School is a government secondary school in Gosford, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1157, it sits in the 96th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,067 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 63% have a language background other than English.
Gosford NSW 2250. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Gosford High School compares
By ICSEA, Gosford High School ranks 25th 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 largest enrolment. The nearest school is Indie School Gosford - Faunce, an independent secondary school 0.7 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. Gosford High School scores 1157, well above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Gosford
Gosford High School is located in Gosford, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,421/wk and median rent of $390/wk. Population: 4,873.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Gosford suburb profileSchools near Gosford High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Gosford High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosford Public SchoolGovernment Primary · West Gosford | 0.8 km | 1049 | 108 lower | 545 |
| Henry Kendall High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Gosford | 0.8 km | 1030 | 127 lower | 789 |
| ET Australia Secondary CollegeIndependent Secondary · Gosford | 0.9 km | 976 | 181 lower | 280 |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Wyoming | 1.0 km | 1076 | 81 lower | 443 |
| St Philip's Christian College - GosfordIndependent Combined · Narara | 1.3 km | 1093 | 64 lower | 694 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gosford High School a government school?
Yes, Gosford High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Gosford High School offer?
Gosford High School offers 7-12.
What is Gosford High School's ICSEA score?
Gosford High School has an ICSEA score of 1157, placing it in the 96th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Gosford High School?
Gosford High School has 1,067 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Gosford High School?
The nearest schools to Gosford High School are Indie School Gosford - Faunce (0.7 km), Gosford Public School (0.8 km), Henry Kendall High School (0.8 km).
Where is Gosford High School located?
Gosford High School is located in Gosford, NSW 2250. Visit the school website at https://gosford-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.