Kotara High School
Kotara High School is a government secondary school in Adamstown, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1066, it sits in the 74th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,130 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
Adamstown NSW 2289. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Kotara High School compares
By ICSEA, Kotara High School ranks 148th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Belair Public School, a government primary school 0.5 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. Kotara High School scores 1066, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Kotara High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Adamstown
Kotara High School is located in Adamstown, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,875/wk and median rent of $395/wk. Population: 6,335.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Adamstown suburb profileSchools near Kotara High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Kotara High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belair Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Adamstown | 0.5 km | 1103 | 37 higher | 409 |
| St James' Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Kotara South | 0.7 km | 1104 | 38 higher | 334 |
| Kotara South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kotara | 1.1 km | 1069 | 3 higher | 309 |
| Trinity Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Adamstown | 1.3 km | 1090 | 24 higher | 849 |
| New Lambton South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · New Lambton | 2.0 km | 1095 | 29 higher | 462 |
| Kahibah Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kahibah | 2.1 km | 1076 | 10 higher | 291 |
| Charlestown Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Charlestown | 2.2 km | 1037 | 29 lower | 234 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kotara High School a government school?
Yes, Kotara High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Kotara High School offer?
Kotara High School offers 7-12.
What is Kotara High School's ICSEA score?
Kotara High School has an ICSEA score of 1066, placing it in the 74th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Kotara High School?
Kotara High School has 1,130 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Kotara High School?
The nearest schools to Kotara High School are Belair Public School (0.5 km), St James' Primary School (0.7 km), Kotara School (0.8 km).
Where is Kotara High School located?
Kotara High School is located in Adamstown, NSW 2289. Visit the school website at https://kotara-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.