Bega High School
Bega High School is a government secondary school in Bega, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 973, it sits in the 35th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 706 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Bega NSW 2550. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Bega High School compares
By ICSEA, Bega High School ranks 346th 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 Patrick's Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.5 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. Bega High School scores 973, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Bega
Bega High School is located in Bega, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,196/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 5,013.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bega suburb profileSchools near Bega High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bega High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bega Valley Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bega | 0.7 km | 917 | 56 lower | 291 |
| Sapphire Coast Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Bega | 2.7 km | 1057 | 84 higher | 454 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bega High School a government school?
Yes, Bega High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bega High School offer?
Bega High School offers 7-12.
What is Bega High School's ICSEA score?
Bega High School has an ICSEA score of 973, placing it in the 35th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bega High School?
Bega High School has 706 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bega High School?
The nearest schools to Bega High School are St Patrick's Primary School (0.5 km), Bega Valley Public School (0.7 km), Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education (0.8 km).
Where is Bega High School located?
Bega High School is located in Bega, NSW 2550. Visit the school website at https://bega-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.