Terrigal High School
Terrigal High School is a government secondary school in Terrigal, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1044, it sits in the 66th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 847 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
Terrigal NSW 2260. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Terrigal High School compares
By ICSEA, Terrigal High School ranks 191st of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Aspect Central Coast School, an independent combined school 0.3 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. Terrigal High School scores 1044, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Terrigal
Terrigal High School is located in Terrigal, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,056/wk and median rent of $520/wk. Population: 12,730.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Terrigal suburb profileSchools near Terrigal High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Terrigal High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrigal Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Terrigal | 0.8 km | 1078 | 34 higher | 888 |
| Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Terrigal | 1.6 km | 1102 | 58 higher | 605 |
| Erina Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Erina Heights | 2.1 km | 1094 | 50 higher | 254 |
| Avoca Beach Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Avoca Beach | 3.2 km | 1081 | 37 higher | 455 |
| Central Coast Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Erina Heights | 3.4 km | 1155 | 111 higher | 1,561 |
| Central Coast Adventist SchoolIndependent Combined · Erina | 3.7 km | 1112 | 68 higher | 1,136 |
| Wamberal Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wamberal | 3.8 km | 1048 | 4 higher | 475 |
| Erina High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Erina | 4.4 km | 996 | 48 lower | 781 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Terrigal High School a government school?
Yes, Terrigal High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Terrigal High School offer?
Terrigal High School offers 7-12.
What is Terrigal High School's ICSEA score?
Terrigal High School has an ICSEA score of 1044, placing it in the 66th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Terrigal High School?
Terrigal High School has 847 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Terrigal High School?
The nearest schools to Terrigal High School are Aspect Central Coast School (0.3 km), Terrigal Public School (0.8 km), Aspect Central Coast School Senior College (1.4 km).
Where is Terrigal High School located?
Terrigal High School is located in Terrigal, NSW 2260. Visit the school website at https://terrigal-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.