Kempsey High School
Kempsey High School is a government secondary school in Kempsey, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 848, it sits in the 5th percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 584 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 46% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
Kempsey NSW 2440. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Kempsey High School compares
By ICSEA, Kempsey High School ranks 579th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Joseph's Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.9 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. Kempsey High School scores 848, well below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Kempsey
Kempsey High School is located in Kempsey, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $881/wk and median rent of $253/wk. Population: 483.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Schools near Kempsey High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Kempsey High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · West Kempsey | 0.9 km | 991 | 143 higher | 332 |
| St Paul's CollegeCatholic Secondary · West Kempsey | 0.9 km | 999 | 151 higher | 641 |
| Kempsey West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · West Kempsey | 1.0 km | 794 | 54 lower | 422 |
| Melville High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kempsey | 2.3 km | 849 | 1 higher | 355 |
| Aldavilla Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Yarravel | 4.0 km | 896 | 48 higher | 263 |
| Kempsey Adventist SchoolIndependent Combined · Kempsey | 4.1 km | 953 | 105 higher | 458 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kempsey High School a government school?
Yes, Kempsey High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Kempsey High School offer?
Kempsey High School offers 7-12.
What is Kempsey High School's ICSEA score?
Kempsey High School has an ICSEA score of 848, placing it in the 5th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Kempsey High School?
Kempsey High School has 584 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Kempsey High School?
The nearest schools to Kempsey High School are St Joseph's Primary School (0.9 km), St Paul's College (0.9 km), Kempsey West Public School (1.0 km).
Where is Kempsey High School located?
Kempsey High School is located in Kempsey, NSW 2440. Visit the school website at https://kempsey-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.