Gulgong High School
Gulgong High School is a government secondary school in Gulgong, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 868, it sits in the 6th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 213 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 28% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 1% have a language background other than English.
Gulgong NSW 2852. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Gulgong High School compares
By ICSEA, Gulgong High School ranks 564th 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 Gulgong Public School, a government primary school 0.2 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. Gulgong High School scores 868, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Gulgong
Gulgong High School is located in Gulgong, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,371/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 2,680.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Gulgong suburb profileSchools near Gulgong High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Gulgong High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulgong Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Gulgong | 0.2 km | 913 | 45 higher | 283 |
| All Hallows Catholic Primary School GulgongCatholic Primary · Gulgong | 0.8 km | 957 | 89 higher | 132 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gulgong High School a government school?
Yes, Gulgong High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Gulgong High School offer?
Gulgong High School offers 7-12.
What is Gulgong High School's ICSEA score?
Gulgong High School has an ICSEA score of 868, placing it in the 6th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Gulgong High School?
Gulgong High School has 213 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Gulgong High School?
The nearest schools to Gulgong High School are Gulgong Public School (0.2 km), Red Hill Environmental Education Centre (0.6 km), All Hallows Catholic Primary School Gulgong (0.8 km).
Where is Gulgong High School located?
Gulgong High School is located in Gulgong, NSW 2852. Visit the school website at https://gulgong-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.