Lithgow High School
Lithgow High School is a government secondary school in Lithgow, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 918, it sits in the 15th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 654 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 21% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Lithgow NSW 2790. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Lithgow High School compares
By ICSEA, Lithgow High School ranks 487th 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 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Lithgow 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. Lithgow High School scores 918, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Lithgow
Lithgow High School is located in Lithgow, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,010/wk and median rent of $280/wk. Population: 4,956.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Lithgow suburb profileSchools near Lithgow High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Lithgow High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithgow Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lithgow | 0.7 km | 919 | 1 higher | 324 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School LithgowCatholic Primary · Lithgow | 1.2 km | 993 | 75 higher | 287 |
| Cooerwull Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lithgow | 2.3 km | 906 | 12 lower | 258 |
| La Salle Academy LithgowCatholic Secondary · Lithgow | 3.3 km | 980 | 62 higher | 230 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lithgow High School a government school?
Yes, Lithgow High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Lithgow High School offer?
Lithgow High School offers 7-12.
What is Lithgow High School's ICSEA score?
Lithgow High School has an ICSEA score of 918, placing it in the 15th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Lithgow High School?
Lithgow High School has 654 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Lithgow High School?
The nearest schools to Lithgow High School are Lithgow Public School (0.7 km), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow (1.2 km), Cooerwull Public School (2.3 km).
Where is Lithgow High School located?
Lithgow High School is located in Lithgow, NSW 2790. Visit the school website at https://lithgow-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.