Jamison High School
Jamison High School is a government secondary school in South Penrith, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 964, it sits in the 31st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 834 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 16% have a language background other than English.
South Penrith NSW 2750. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Jamison High School compares
By ICSEA, Jamison High School ranks 370th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is York 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. Jamison High School scores 964, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About South Penrith
Jamison High School is located in South Penrith, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,870/wk and median rent of $420/wk. Population: 12,005.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
South Penrith suburb profileSchools near Jamison High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Jamison High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Public SchoolGovernment Primary · South Penrith | 0.2 km | 973 | 9 higher | 515 |
| St Mary MacKillop Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · South Penrith | 0.9 km | 1040 | 76 higher | 398 |
| Penrith South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Penrith | 1.3 km | 958 | 6 lower | 441 |
| Jamisontown Public SchoolGovernment Primary · South Penrith | 1.4 km | 980 | 16 higher | 317 |
| Kingswood South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kingswood | 1.4 km | 956 | 8 lower | 304 |
| Penrith Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Orchard Hills | 1.5 km | 1047 | 83 higher | 744 |
| Montgrove CollegeIndependent Combined · Orchard Hills | 1.5 km | 1106 | 142 higher | 675 |
| Surveyors Creek Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Glenmore Park | 1.6 km | 1007 | 43 higher | 424 |
| Kingswood High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kingswood | 1.7 km | 955 | 9 lower | 1,005 |
| Glenmore Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Glenmore Park | 1.8 km | 994 | 30 higher | 455 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jamison High School a government school?
Yes, Jamison High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Jamison High School offer?
Jamison High School offers 7-12.
What is Jamison High School's ICSEA score?
Jamison High School has an ICSEA score of 964, placing it in the 31st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Jamison High School?
Jamison High School has 834 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Jamison High School?
The nearest schools to Jamison High School are York Public School (0.2 km), St Mary MacKillop Primary School (0.9 km), Penrith South Public School (1.3 km).
Where is Jamison High School located?
Jamison High School is located in South Penrith, NSW 2750. Visit the school website at https://jamison-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.