West Wallsend High School
West Wallsend High School is a government secondary school in West Wallsend, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 940, it sits in the 21st percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 632 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 17% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% have a language background other than English.
West Wallsend NSW 2286. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How West Wallsend High School compares
By ICSEA, West Wallsend High School ranks 432nd of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is West Wallsend Public School, a government primary 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. West Wallsend High School scores 940, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About West Wallsend
West Wallsend High School is located in West Wallsend, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,627/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 2,981.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
West Wallsend suburb profileSchools near West Wallsend High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs West Wallsend High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Wallsend Public SchoolGovernment Primary · West Wallsend | 0.7 km | 950 | 10 higher | 268 |
| Barnsley Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Barnsley | 2.7 km | 950 | 10 higher | 276 |
| Edgeworth Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Edgeworth | 3.0 km | 969 | 29 higher | 305 |
| St Benedict's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Edgeworth | 3.1 km | 1037 | 97 higher | 357 |
| Edgeworth Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Edgeworth | 3.8 km | 967 | 27 higher | 647 |
| Minmi Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Minmi | 5.1 km | 1018 | 78 higher | 133 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Wallsend High School a government school?
Yes, West Wallsend High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does West Wallsend High School offer?
West Wallsend High School offers 7-12.
What is West Wallsend High School's ICSEA score?
West Wallsend High School has an ICSEA score of 940, placing it in the 21st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend West Wallsend High School?
West Wallsend High School has 632 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near West Wallsend High School?
The nearest schools to West Wallsend High School are West Wallsend Public School (0.7 km), North Academy (0.9 km), Barnsley Public School (2.7 km).
Where is West Wallsend High School located?
West Wallsend High School is located in West Wallsend, NSW 2286. Visit the school website at https://westwalls-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.