Kariong Mountains High School
Kariong Mountains High School is a government secondary school in Kariong, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 968, it sits in the 32nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 420 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 14% have a language background other than English.
Kariong NSW 2250. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Kariong Mountains High School compares
By ICSEA, Kariong Mountains High School ranks 356th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Central Coast Sports College, an independent combined school 0.2 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. Kariong Mountains High School scores 968, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Kariong
Kariong Mountains High School is located in Kariong, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,200/wk and median rent of $450/wk. Population: 6,485.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Kariong suburb profileSchools near Kariong Mountains High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Kariong Mountains High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coast Sports CollegeIndependent Combined · Kariong | 0.2 km | 1026 | 58 higher | 990 |
| Kariong Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kariong | 1.3 km | 1007 | 39 higher | 502 |
| Point Clare Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Point Clare | 3.3 km | 1058 | 90 higher | 479 |
| Gosford Public SchoolGovernment Primary · West Gosford | 3.7 km | 1049 | 81 higher | 545 |
| Henry Kendall High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Gosford | 3.8 km | 1030 | 62 higher | 789 |
| St Philip's Christian College - GosfordIndependent Combined · Narara | 4.2 km | 1093 | 125 higher | 694 |
| ET Australia Secondary CollegeIndependent Secondary · Gosford | 4.4 km | 976 | 8 higher | 280 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kariong Mountains High School a government school?
Yes, Kariong Mountains High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Kariong Mountains High School offer?
Kariong Mountains High School offers 7-12.
What is Kariong Mountains High School's ICSEA score?
Kariong Mountains High School has an ICSEA score of 968, placing it in the 32nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Kariong Mountains High School?
Kariong Mountains High School has 420 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Kariong Mountains High School?
The nearest schools to Kariong Mountains High School are Central Coast Sports College (0.2 km), Girrakool School (0.7 km), Ngaruki Gulgul (0.8 km).
Where is Kariong Mountains High School located?
Kariong Mountains High School is located in Kariong, NSW 2250. Visit the school website at https://kariongmtn-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.