Bowral High School
Bowral High School is a government secondary school in Bowral, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 956, it sits in the 27th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 564 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Bowral NSW 2576. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Bowral High School compares
By ICSEA, Bowral High School ranks 395th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Bowral Public School, a government primary school 0.9 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. Bowral High School scores 956, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Bowral High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Bowral
Bowral High School is located in Bowral, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,535/wk and median rent of $500/wk. Population: 10,764.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bowral suburb profileSchools near Bowral High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bowral High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowral Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bowral | 0.9 km | 1090 | 134 higher | 484 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Bowral | 1.4 km | 1103 | 147 higher | 219 |
| Southern Highlands Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Bowral | 2.2 km | 1068 | 112 higher | 363 |
| Chevalier CollegeIndependent Secondary · Burradoo | 2.5 km | 1081 | 125 higher | 951 |
| Oxley CollegeIndependent Combined · Burradoo | 3.1 km | 1153 | 197 higher | 827 |
| Frensham SchoolIndependent Secondary · Mittagong | 4.6 km | 1137 | 181 higher | 345 |
| Mittagong Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mittagong | 4.9 km | 992 | 36 higher | 536 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bowral High School a government school?
Yes, Bowral High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bowral High School offer?
Bowral High School offers 7-12.
What is Bowral High School's ICSEA score?
Bowral High School has an ICSEA score of 956, placing it in the 27th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bowral High School?
Bowral High School has 564 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bowral High School?
The nearest schools to Bowral High School are Bowral Public School (0.9 km), St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School (1.4 km), Aurora Southern Highlands Steiner School (1.9 km).
Where is Bowral High School located?
Bowral High School is located in Bowral, NSW 2576. Visit the school website at https://bowral-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.