Cootamundra High School

Cootamundra High School is a government secondary school in Cootamundra, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 902, it sits in the 11th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 203 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 22% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.

Cootamundra NSW 2590. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
902
11th percentile
Enrolments
203
7-12
Students per teacher
9:1
23 teaching staff
Indigenous students
22%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
6%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Cootamundra High School compares

By ICSEA, Cootamundra High School ranks 517th 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 Elouera Special School, an independent combined 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. Cootamundra High School scores 902, below average.

ICSEA 902Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
902
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Cootamundra High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.

Cootamundra High School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Cootamundra

Cootamundra High School is located in Cootamundra, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,037/wk and median rent of $220/wk. Population: 6,885.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Cootamundra suburb profile

Schools near Cootamundra High School

The 2 nearest schools to Cootamundra High School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Cootamundra High SchoolStudents
Cootamundra Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cootamundra1.0 km943 41 higher214
Sacred Heart Central SchoolCatholic Combined · Cootamundra1.2 km994 92 higher376

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cootamundra High School a government school?

Yes, Cootamundra High School is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Cootamundra High School offer?

Cootamundra High School offers 7-12.

What is Cootamundra High School's ICSEA score?

Cootamundra High School has an ICSEA score of 902, placing it in the 11th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Cootamundra High School?

Cootamundra High School has 203 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.

What schools are near Cootamundra High School?

The nearest schools to Cootamundra High School are Elouera Special School (0.2 km), E A Southee Public School (0.7 km), Cootamundra Public School (1.0 km).

Where is Cootamundra High School located?

Cootamundra High School is located in Cootamundra, NSW 2590. Visit the school website at https://cootamundr-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.

Cootamundra High School official website