Cardiff High School
Cardiff High School is a government secondary school in Cardiff, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 986, it sits in the 40th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 778 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 16% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Cardiff NSW 2285. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Cardiff High School compares
By ICSEA, Cardiff High School ranks 320th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Cardiff South Public School, a government primary school 0.6 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. Cardiff High School scores 986, near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Cardiff High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Cardiff High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cardiff South | 0.6 km | 1017 | 31 higher | 298 |
| Garden Suburb Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Garden Suburb | 1.2 km | 1045 | 59 higher | 227 |
| Cardiff Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cardiff | 1.3 km | 1000 | 14 higher | 283 |
| Kotara South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kotara | 2.3 km | 1069 | 83 higher | 309 |
| Warners Bay High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Warners Bay | 2.4 km | 1056 | 70 higher | 1,161 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cardiff High School a government school?
Yes, Cardiff High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Cardiff High School offer?
Cardiff High School offers 7-12.
What is Cardiff High School's ICSEA score?
Cardiff High School has an ICSEA score of 986, placing it in the 40th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Cardiff High School?
Cardiff High School has 778 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Cardiff High School?
The nearest schools to Cardiff High School are Cardiff South Public School (0.6 km), St Kevin's Primary School (1.0 km), Garden Suburb Public School (1.2 km).
Where is Cardiff High School located?
Cardiff High School is located in Cardiff, NSW 2285. Visit the school website at https://cardiff-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.