Hedland Senior High School
Hedland Senior High School is a government secondary school in South Hedland, WA offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 886, it sits in the 8th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,138 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 41% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 29% have a language background other than English.
South Hedland WA 6722. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Hedland Senior High School compares
By ICSEA, Hedland Senior High School ranks 168th of the 183 secondary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other secondary school within 5 km. The nearest school is South Hedland Primary School, a government primary school 0.6 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. Hedland Senior High School scores 886, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Hedland Senior High School, check catchment rules with the school or the WA education department.
About South Hedland
Hedland Senior High School is located in South Hedland, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $2,586/wk and median rent of $240/wk. Population: 11,046.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
South Hedland suburb profileSchools near Hedland Senior High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Hedland Senior High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hedland Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · South Hedland | 0.6 km | 815 | 71 lower | 265 |
| Cassia Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · South Hedland | 1.6 km | 867 | 19 lower | 444 |
| Baler Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · South Hedland | 1.7 km | 902 | 16 higher | 592 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hedland Senior High School a government school?
Yes, Hedland Senior High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Hedland Senior High School offer?
Hedland Senior High School offers 7-12.
What is Hedland Senior High School's ICSEA score?
Hedland Senior High School has an ICSEA score of 886, placing it in the 8th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Hedland Senior High School?
Hedland Senior High School has 1,138 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Hedland Senior High School?
The nearest schools to Hedland Senior High School are South Hedland Primary School (0.6 km), Cassia Education Support Centre (1.6 km), Cassia Primary School (1.6 km).
Where is Hedland Senior High School located?
Hedland Senior High School is located in South Hedland, WA 6722. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4053.