Tweed River High School
Tweed River High School is a government secondary school in Tweed Heads South, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 940, it sits in the 21st percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 590 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 24% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
Tweed Heads South NSW 2486. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Tweed River High School compares
By ICSEA, Tweed River High School ranks 432nd of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Tweed Heads South 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. Tweed River High School scores 940, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Tweed River High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Tweed Heads South
Tweed River High School is located in Tweed Heads South, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $976/wk and median rent of $390/wk. Population: 7,941.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Tweed Heads South suburb profileSchools near Tweed River High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Tweed River High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tweed Heads South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tweed Heads South | 0.2 km | 882 | 58 lower | 142 |
| St Joseph's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Banora Point | 1.7 km | 1050 | 110 higher | 838 |
| St James' Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Banora Point | 1.8 km | 1068 | 128 higher | 406 |
| Pacific Online Christian SchoolIndependent Secondary · Tweed Heads South | 1.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Pacific Coast Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Tweed Heads South | 2.0 km | 1027 | 87 higher | 999 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tweed River High School a government school?
Yes, Tweed River High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Tweed River High School offer?
Tweed River High School offers 7-12.
What is Tweed River High School's ICSEA score?
Tweed River High School has an ICSEA score of 940, placing it in the 21st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Tweed River High School?
Tweed River High School has 590 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Tweed River High School?
The nearest schools to Tweed River High School are Tweed Heads South Public School (0.2 km), Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School, Junior School (0.7 km), Caldera School (1.4 km).
Where is Tweed River High School located?
Tweed River High School is located in Tweed Heads South, NSW 2486. Visit the school website at https://tweedriver-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.