Kingscliff High School
Kingscliff High School is a government secondary school in Kingscliff, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 991, it sits in the 43rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 910 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Kingscliff NSW 2487. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Kingscliff High School compares
By ICSEA, Kingscliff High School ranks 308th 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 Kingscliff Public School, a government primary school 1.2 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. Kingscliff High School scores 991, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Kingscliff
Kingscliff High School is located in Kingscliff, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,575/wk and median rent of $490/wk. Population: 8,355.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Kingscliff suburb profileSchools near Kingscliff High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Kingscliff High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingscliff Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kingscliff | 1.2 km | 1058 | 67 higher | 455 |
| St Anthony's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Kingscliff | 1.2 km | 1066 | 75 higher | 323 |
| Cudgen Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cudgen | 1.5 km | 984 | 7 lower | 161 |
| Banora Point Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Banora Point | 5.6 km | 992 | 1 higher | 390 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kingscliff High School a government school?
Yes, Kingscliff High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Kingscliff High School offer?
Kingscliff High School offers 7-12.
What is Kingscliff High School's ICSEA score?
Kingscliff High School has an ICSEA score of 991, placing it in the 43rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Kingscliff High School?
Kingscliff High School has 910 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Kingscliff High School?
The nearest schools to Kingscliff High School are Kingscliff Public School (1.2 km), St Anthony's Primary School (1.2 km), Cudgen Public School (1.5 km).
Where is Kingscliff High School located?
Kingscliff High School is located in Kingscliff, NSW 2487. Visit the school website at https://kingscliff-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.