Tenterfield High School
Tenterfield High School is a government secondary school in Tenterfield, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 914, it sits in the 14th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 267 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 19% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
Tenterfield NSW 2372. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Tenterfield High School compares
By ICSEA, Tenterfield High School ranks 500th 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 St Joseph's Primary School, a Catholic 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. Tenterfield High School scores 914, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Tenterfield
Tenterfield High School is located in Tenterfield, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $933/wk and median rent of $250/wk. Population: 4,067.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Tenterfield suburb profileFrequently Asked Questions
Is Tenterfield High School a government school?
Yes, Tenterfield High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Tenterfield High School offer?
Tenterfield High School offers 7-12.
What is Tenterfield High School's ICSEA score?
Tenterfield High School has an ICSEA score of 914, placing it in the 14th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Tenterfield High School?
Tenterfield High School has 267 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Tenterfield High School?
The nearest schools to Tenterfield High School are St Joseph's Primary School (0.6 km), The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School (0.8 km).
Where is Tenterfield High School located?
Tenterfield High School is located in Tenterfield, NSW 2372. Visit the school website at https://tenterfiel-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.