James Meehan High School
James Meehan High School is a government secondary school in Macquarie Fields, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 884, it sits in the 8th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 395 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 20% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 48% have a language background other than English.
Macquarie Fields NSW 2564. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How James Meehan High School compares
By ICSEA, James Meehan High School ranks 548th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is EDEN College, an independent secondary school 0.1 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. James Meehan High School scores 884, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Macquarie Fields
James Meehan High School is located in Macquarie Fields, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,374/wk and median rent of $340/wk. Population: 14,023.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Macquarie Fields suburb profileSchools near James Meehan High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs James Meehan High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guise Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Macquarie Fields | 0.3 km | 880 | 4 lower | 221 |
| Curran Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Macquarie Fields | 0.8 km | 883 | 1 lower | 275 |
| Macarthur Adventist CollegeIndependent Combined · Macquarie Fields | 0.8 km | 1051 | 167 higher | 695 |
| Macquarie Fields High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Macquarie Fields | 1.2 km | 1081 | 197 higher | 1,091 |
| Macquarie Fields Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Macquarie Fields | 1.2 km | 1048 | 164 higher | 828 |
| Glenwood Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Glenfield | 1.8 km | 988 | 104 higher | 216 |
| Glenfield Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Glenfield | 2.0 km | 1070 | 186 higher | 470 |
| Hurlstone Agricultural High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Glenfield | 2.0 km | 1147 | 263 higher | 934 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is James Meehan High School a government school?
Yes, James Meehan High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does James Meehan High School offer?
James Meehan High School offers 7-12.
What is James Meehan High School's ICSEA score?
James Meehan High School has an ICSEA score of 884, placing it in the 8th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend James Meehan High School?
James Meehan High School has 395 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near James Meehan High School?
The nearest schools to James Meehan High School are EDEN College (0.1 km), Guise Public School (0.3 km), Curran Public School (0.8 km).
Where is James Meehan High School located?
James Meehan High School is located in Macquarie Fields, NSW 2564. Visit the school website at https://jamesmeeha-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.