Dapto High School
Dapto High School is a government secondary school in Dapto, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 968, it sits in the 33rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 988 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Dapto NSW 2530. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Dapto High School compares
By ICSEA, Dapto High School ranks 356th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Dapto Public School, a government primary school 1.0 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. Dapto High School scores 968, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Dapto
Dapto High School is located in Dapto, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,475/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 10,954.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Dapto suburb profileSchools near Dapto High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Dapto High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dapto Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Horsley | 1.0 km | 1006 | 38 higher | 790 |
| Lakelands Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dapto | 1.1 km | 952 | 16 lower | 370 |
| St John's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Dapto | 1.4 km | 1038 | 70 higher | 623 |
| Kanahooka High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kanahooka | 1.9 km | 912 | 56 lower | 581 |
| Mount Brown Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dapto | 1.9 km | 975 | 7 higher | 346 |
| Hayes Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kanahooka | 2.9 km | 972 | 4 higher | 601 |
| Farmborough Road Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Unanderra | 6.2 km | 961 | 7 lower | 226 |
| Cedars Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Unanderra | 6.2 km | 1067 | 99 higher | 661 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dapto High School a government school?
Yes, Dapto High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Dapto High School offer?
Dapto High School offers 7-12.
What is Dapto High School's ICSEA score?
Dapto High School has an ICSEA score of 968, placing it in the 33rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Dapto High School?
Dapto High School has 988 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Dapto High School?
The nearest schools to Dapto High School are Dapto Public School (1.0 km), Lakelands Public School (1.1 km), St John's Catholic Primary School (1.4 km).
Where is Dapto High School located?
Dapto High School is located in Dapto, NSW 2530. Visit the school website at https://dapto-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.