Wauchope High School
Wauchope High School is a government secondary school in Wauchope, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 894, it sits in the 10th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 458 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 28% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 2% have a language background other than English.
Wauchope NSW 2446. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Wauchope High School compares
By ICSEA, Wauchope High School ranks 532nd of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other secondary school within 5 km. The nearest school is Wauchope 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. Wauchope High School scores 894, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Wauchope
Wauchope High School is located in Wauchope, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,114/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 6,589.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Wauchope suburb profileSchools near Wauchope High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Wauchope High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wauchope Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wauchope | 0.6 km | 900 | 6 higher | 624 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Wauchope | 1.0 km | 1011 | 117 higher | 277 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wauchope High School a government school?
Yes, Wauchope High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Wauchope High School offer?
Wauchope High School offers 7-12.
What is Wauchope High School's ICSEA score?
Wauchope High School has an ICSEA score of 894, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Wauchope High School?
Wauchope High School has 458 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Wauchope High School?
The nearest schools to Wauchope High School are Wauchope Public School (0.6 km), St Joseph's Primary School (1.0 km).
Where is Wauchope High School located?
Wauchope High School is located in Wauchope, NSW 2446. Visit the school website at https://wauchope-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.