Swansea High School
Swansea High School is a government secondary school in Caves Beach, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 972, it sits in the 34th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 710 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 16% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% have a language background other than English.
Caves Beach NSW 2281. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Swansea High School compares
By ICSEA, Swansea High School ranks 348th 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 Caves Beach Public School, a government primary 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. Swansea High School scores 972, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Swansea High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Caves Beach
Swansea High School is located in Caves Beach, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,628/wk and median rent of $420/wk. Population: 4,016.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Caves Beach suburb profileSchools near Swansea High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Swansea High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caves Beach Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Caves Beach | 0.2 km | 1019 | 47 higher | 349 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Swansea High School a government school?
Yes, Swansea High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Swansea High School offer?
Swansea High School offers 7-12.
What is Swansea High School's ICSEA score?
Swansea High School has an ICSEA score of 972, placing it in the 34th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Swansea High School?
Swansea High School has 710 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Swansea High School?
The nearest schools to Swansea High School are Caves Beach Public School (0.2 km), St Patrick's Primary School (0.8 km), Swansea Public School (2.5 km).
Where is Swansea High School located?
Swansea High School is located in Caves Beach, NSW 2281. Visit the school website at https://swansea-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.