Hunter River High School
Hunter River High School is a government secondary school in Heatherbrae, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 899, it sits in the 10th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 762 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 27% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Heatherbrae NSW 2324. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Hunter River High School compares
By ICSEA, Hunter River High School ranks 526th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Raymond Terrace Public School, a government primary school 1.8 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. Hunter River High School scores 899, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Hunter River High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Heatherbrae
Hunter River High School is located in Heatherbrae, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,066/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 654.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Schools near Hunter River High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Hunter River High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Terrace Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Raymond Terrace | 1.8 km | 864 | 35 lower | 322 |
| St Brigid's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Raymond Terrace | 2.3 km | 1012 | 113 higher | 377 |
| Irrawang Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Raymond Terrace | 3.4 km | 863 | 36 lower | 304 |
| Irrawang High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Raymond Terrace | 3.9 km | 916 | 17 higher | 810 |
| Grahamstown Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Raymond Terrace | 4.7 km | 912 | 13 higher | 253 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hunter River High School a government school?
Yes, Hunter River High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Hunter River High School offer?
Hunter River High School offers 7-12.
What is Hunter River High School's ICSEA score?
Hunter River High School has an ICSEA score of 899, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Hunter River High School?
Hunter River High School has 762 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Hunter River High School?
The nearest schools to Hunter River High School are Raymond Terrace Public School (1.8 km), Alesco Secondary College - Raymond Terrace Campus (2.2 km), St Brigid's Primary School (2.3 km).
Where is Hunter River High School located?
Hunter River High School is located in Heatherbrae, NSW 2324. Visit the school website at https://hunterriv-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.