Figtree High School
Figtree High School is a government secondary school in Figtree, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1013, it sits in the 53rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 880 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 22% have a language background other than English.
Figtree NSW 2525. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Figtree High School compares
By ICSEA, Figtree High School ranks 264th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Figtree Public School, a government primary school 0.3 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. Figtree High School scores 1013, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Figtree
Figtree High School is located in Figtree, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,042/wk and median rent of $430/wk. Population: 12,335.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Figtree suburb profileSchools near Figtree High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Figtree High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Figtree Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Figtree | 0.3 km | 1028 | 15 higher | 264 |
| Lindsay Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wollongong | 1.1 km | 1068 | 55 higher | 334 |
| Mount St Thomas Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wollongong | 1.4 km | 1070 | 57 higher | 354 |
| Nareena Hills Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Figtree | 1.6 km | 1080 | 67 higher | 209 |
| The Illawarra Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Wollongong West | 1.8 km | 1159 | 146 higher | 970 |
| St Pius X Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Unanderra | 2.0 km | 1066 | 53 higher | 371 |
| St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Mangerton | 2.0 km | 1090 | 77 higher | 368 |
| Unanderra Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cordeaux Heights | 2.0 km | 992 | 21 lower | 348 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Figtree High School a government school?
Yes, Figtree High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Figtree High School offer?
Figtree High School offers 7-12.
What is Figtree High School's ICSEA score?
Figtree High School has an ICSEA score of 1013, placing it in the 53rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Figtree High School?
Figtree High School has 880 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Figtree High School?
The nearest schools to Figtree High School are Figtree Public School (0.3 km), Figtree Heights Public School (0.8 km), Lindsay Park Public School (1.1 km).
Where is Figtree High School located?
Figtree High School is located in Figtree, NSW 2525. Visit the school website at https://figtree-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.