Rutherglen High School
Rutherglen High School is a government secondary school in Rutherglen, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 954, it sits in the 26th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 306 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
Rutherglen VIC 3685. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Rutherglen High School compares
By ICSEA, Rutherglen High School ranks 324th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other secondary school within 5 km. The nearest school is Rutherglen Primary 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. Rutherglen High School scores 954, near average.
School zone
Rutherglen High School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Rutherglen
Rutherglen High School is located in Rutherglen, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,306/wk and median rent of $250/wk. Population: 2,579.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Rutherglen suburb profileFrequently Asked Questions
Is Rutherglen High School a government school?
Yes, Rutherglen High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Rutherglen High School offer?
Rutherglen High School offers 7-12.
What is Rutherglen High School's ICSEA score?
Rutherglen High School has an ICSEA score of 954, placing it in the 26th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Rutherglen High School?
Rutherglen High School has 306 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Rutherglen High School?
The nearest schools to Rutherglen High School are Rutherglen Primary School (1.0 km), St Mary's School (1.7 km).
Where is Rutherglen High School located?
Rutherglen High School is located in Rutherglen, VIC 3685. Visit the school website at http://www.rutherglenhs.vic.edu.au/.