NSW · Government Secondary
Carlingford High School
Carlingford 2118 · 7-12
Carlingford High School is a government secondary school in Carlingford, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1111, it sits in the 87th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,772 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 84% of students have a language background other than English.
How Carlingford High School compares
By ICSEA, Carlingford High School ranks 66th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Gerard's Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.0 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 Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Carlingford High School scores 1111 — above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Carlingford
Carlingford High School is located in Carlingford, NSW — a suburb with a median household income of $2,084/wk and median rent of $500/wk. Population: 28,044.
View full Carlingford suburb profile →Schools near Carlingford High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Carlingford High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Carlingford | 0.0 km | 1140 | 29 higher | 262 |
| Roselea Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Carlingford | 0.2 km | 1112 | 1 higher | 306 |
| Murray Farm Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Carlingford | 1.0 km | 1142 | 31 higher | 787 |
| Carlingford Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Carlingford | 1.6 km | 1109 | 2 lower | 644 |
| Epping West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Epping | 1.7 km | 1131 | 20 higher | 994 |
| James Ruse Agricultural High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Carlingford | 1.8 km | 1222 | 111 higher | 857 |
| Beecroft Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Beecroft | 2.0 km | 1187 | 76 higher | 837 |
| Epping Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Epping | 2.1 km | 1152 | 41 higher | 396 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carlingford High School a government school?
Yes, Carlingford High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Carlingford High School offer?
Carlingford High School offers 7-12.
What is Carlingford High School's ICSEA score?
Carlingford High School has an ICSEA score of 1111, placing it in the 87th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Carlingford High School?
Carlingford High School has 1,772 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Carlingford High School?
The nearest schools to Carlingford High School are St Gerard's Catholic Primary School (0.0 km), Roselea Public School (0.2 km), Murray Farm Public School (1.0 km).
Where is Carlingford High School located?
Carlingford High School is located in Carlingford, NSW 2118. Visit the school website at https://carlingfor-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.