Nambucca Heads High School
Nambucca Heads High School is a government secondary school in Nambucca Heads, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 890, it sits in the 9th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 314 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher. 32% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Nambucca Heads NSW 2448. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Nambucca Heads High School compares
By ICSEA, Nambucca Heads High School ranks 541st 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 Nambucca Valley Christian Community School, an independent combined school 0.1 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. Nambucca Heads High School scores 890, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Nambucca Heads
Nambucca Heads High School is located in Nambucca Heads, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $839/wk and median rent of $280/wk. Population: 6,675.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Nambucca Heads suburb profileSchools near Nambucca Heads High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Nambucca Heads High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nambucca Valley Christian Community SchoolIndependent Combined · Nambucca Heads | 0.1 km | 1042 | 152 higher | 555 |
| Frank Partridge VC Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Nambucca Heads | 0.2 km | 886 | 4 lower | 217 |
| Nambucca Heads Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Nambucca Heads | 2.1 km | 904 | 14 higher | 156 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nambucca Heads High School a government school?
Yes, Nambucca Heads High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Nambucca Heads High School offer?
Nambucca Heads High School offers 7-12.
What is Nambucca Heads High School's ICSEA score?
Nambucca Heads High School has an ICSEA score of 890, placing it in the 9th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Nambucca Heads High School?
Nambucca Heads High School has 314 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher.
What schools are near Nambucca Heads High School?
The nearest schools to Nambucca Heads High School are Nambucca Valley Christian Community School (0.1 km), Frank Partridge VC Public School (0.2 km), Nambucca Heads Public School (2.1 km).
Where is Nambucca Heads High School located?
Nambucca Heads High School is located in Nambucca Heads, NSW 2448. Visit the school website at https://nambuccahd-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.