Tomaree High School

Tomaree High School is a government secondary school in Salamander Bay, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 970, it sits in the 33rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 986 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.

Salamander Bay NSW 2317. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
970
33rd percentile
Enrolments
986
7-12
Students per teacher
11:1
88 teaching staff
Indigenous students
11%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
9%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Tomaree High School compares

By ICSEA, Tomaree High School ranks 352nd of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. The nearest school is Tomaree 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. Tomaree High School scores 970, near average.

ICSEA 970Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
970
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Tomaree High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.

Tomaree High School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Salamander Bay

Tomaree High School is located in Salamander Bay, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,107/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 4,991.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Salamander Bay suburb profile

Schools near Tomaree High School

The 5 nearest schools to Tomaree High School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Tomaree High SchoolStudents
Tomaree Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Salamander Bay0.2 km981 11 higher310
St Philip's Christian College - Port StephensIndependent Combined · Salamander Bay0.3 km1072 102 higher821
St Michael's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Nelson Bay2.6 km1040 70 higher269
Anna Bay Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Anna Bay5.0 km962 8 lower309
Soldiers Point Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Soldiers Point5.2 km992 22 higher267

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tomaree High School a government school?

Yes, Tomaree High School is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Tomaree High School offer?

Tomaree High School offers 7-12.

What is Tomaree High School's ICSEA score?

Tomaree High School has an ICSEA score of 970, placing it in the 33rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Tomaree High School?

Tomaree High School has 986 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.

What schools are near Tomaree High School?

The nearest schools to Tomaree High School are Tomaree Public School (0.2 km), St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning - Port Stephens (0.3 km), St Philip's Christian College - Port Stephens (0.3 km).

Where is Tomaree High School located?

Tomaree High School is located in Salamander Bay, NSW 2317. Visit the school website at https://tomaree-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.

Tomaree High School official website