Muswellbrook High School
Muswellbrook High School is a government secondary school in Muswellbrook, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 869, it sits in the 6th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 648 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 31% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Muswellbrook NSW 2333. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Muswellbrook High School compares
By ICSEA, Muswellbrook High School ranks 561st of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other secondary school within 5 km. The nearest school is Muswellbrook South Public School, a government primary school 0.8 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. Muswellbrook High School scores 869, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Muswellbrook
Muswellbrook High School is located in Muswellbrook, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,603/wk and median rent of $310/wk. Population: 12,272.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Muswellbrook suburb profileSchools near Muswellbrook High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Muswellbrook High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muswellbrook South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Muswellbrook | 0.8 km | 819 | 50 lower | 439 |
| Muswellbrook Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Muswellbrook | 1.2 km | 913 | 44 higher | 422 |
| Richard Gill SchoolIndependent Primary · Muswellbrook | 1.8 km | 996 | 127 higher | 43 |
| St James' Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Muswellbrook | 1.8 km | 952 | 83 higher | 345 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Muswellbrook High School a government school?
Yes, Muswellbrook High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Muswellbrook High School offer?
Muswellbrook High School offers 7-12.
What is Muswellbrook High School's ICSEA score?
Muswellbrook High School has an ICSEA score of 869, placing it in the 6th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Muswellbrook High School?
Muswellbrook High School has 648 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Muswellbrook High School?
The nearest schools to Muswellbrook High School are Muswellbrook South Public School (0.8 km), Pacific Brook Christian School (1.1 km), Muswellbrook Public School (1.2 km).
Where is Muswellbrook High School located?
Muswellbrook High School is located in Muswellbrook, NSW 2333. Visit the school website at https://muswellbro-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.