Gunnedah High School
Gunnedah High School is a government secondary school in Gunnedah, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 820, it sits in the 3rd percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 438 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 53% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Gunnedah NSW 2380. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Gunnedah High School compares
By ICSEA, Gunnedah High School ranks 596th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Carinya Christian School Gunnedah, an independent combined school 0.7 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. Gunnedah High School scores 820, well below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Gunnedah
Gunnedah High School is located in Gunnedah, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,564/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 10,359.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Gunnedah suburb profileSchools near Gunnedah High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Gunnedah High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carinya Christian School GunnedahIndependent Combined · Gunnedah | 0.7 km | 965 | 145 higher | 231 |
| Gunnedah South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Gunnedah | 1.1 km | 902 | 82 higher | 533 |
| St Xavier's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Gunnedah | 1.1 km | 996 | 176 higher | 366 |
| St Mary's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Gunnedah | 1.1 km | 976 | 156 higher | 411 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gunnedah High School a government school?
Yes, Gunnedah High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Gunnedah High School offer?
Gunnedah High School offers 7-12.
What is Gunnedah High School's ICSEA score?
Gunnedah High School has an ICSEA score of 820, placing it in the 3rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Gunnedah High School?
Gunnedah High School has 438 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Gunnedah High School?
The nearest schools to Gunnedah High School are Carinya Christian School Gunnedah (0.7 km), Gunnedah Public School (0.9 km), Gunnedah South Public School (1.1 km).
Where is Gunnedah High School located?
Gunnedah High School is located in Gunnedah, NSW 2380. Visit the school website at https://gunnedah-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.