Mount Austin High School
Mount Austin High School is a government secondary school in Wagga Wagga, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 822, it sits in the 3rd percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 522 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 42% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 19% have a language background other than English.
Wagga Wagga NSW 2650. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mount Austin High School compares
By ICSEA, Mount Austin High School ranks 595th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mount Austin Public School, a government primary 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. Mount Austin High School scores 822, well below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Mount Austin High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Wagga Wagga
Mount Austin High School is located in Wagga Wagga, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,355/wk and median rent of $295/wk. Population: 7,198.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Wagga Wagga suburb profileSchools near Mount Austin High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mount Austin High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Austin Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Austin | 0.7 km | 824 | 2 higher | 228 |
| Red Hill Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wagga Wagga | 0.8 km | 831 | 9 higher | 325 |
| Henschke Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Wagga Wagga | 1.1 km | 1029 | 207 higher | 603 |
| Turvey Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wagga Wagga | 1.4 km | 944 | 122 higher | 283 |
| Lutheran School Wagga WaggaIndependent Primary · Wagga Wagga | 1.6 km | 1120 | 298 higher | 332 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Austin High School a government school?
Yes, Mount Austin High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mount Austin High School offer?
Mount Austin High School offers 7-12.
What is Mount Austin High School's ICSEA score?
Mount Austin High School has an ICSEA score of 822, placing it in the 3rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mount Austin High School?
Mount Austin High School has 522 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mount Austin High School?
The nearest schools to Mount Austin High School are Mount Austin Public School (0.7 km), Red Hill Public School (0.8 km), OneSchool Global NSW - Wagga Wagga (0.9 km).
Where is Mount Austin High School located?
Mount Austin High School is located in Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650. Visit the school website at https://mtaustin-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.