Grafton High School
Grafton High School is a government secondary school in Grafton, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 941, it sits in the 21st percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 768 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 18% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% have a language background other than English.
Grafton NSW 2460. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Grafton High School compares
By ICSEA, Grafton High School ranks 429th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Grafton Public School, a government primary school 0.3 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. Grafton High School scores 941, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Grafton
Grafton High School is located in Grafton, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,179/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 10,563.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Grafton suburb profileSchools near Grafton High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Grafton High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Grafton | 0.3 km | 907 | 34 lower | 476 |
| St Mary's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Grafton | 1.0 km | 1020 | 79 higher | 259 |
| Westlawn Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Grafton | 1.3 km | 940 | 1 lower | 467 |
| South Grafton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · South Grafton | 3.1 km | 905 | 36 lower | 564 |
| McAuley Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Clarenza | 3.4 km | 1031 | 90 higher | 602 |
| South Grafton High SchoolGovernment Secondary · South Grafton | 3.6 km | 875 | 66 lower | 639 |
| St Andrew's Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Grafton | 4.5 km | 974 | 33 higher | 209 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grafton High School a government school?
Yes, Grafton High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Grafton High School offer?
Grafton High School offers 7-12.
What is Grafton High School's ICSEA score?
Grafton High School has an ICSEA score of 941, placing it in the 21st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Grafton High School?
Grafton High School has 768 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Grafton High School?
The nearest schools to Grafton High School are Grafton Public School (0.3 km), St Mary's Primary School (1.0 km), Westlawn Public School (1.3 km).
Where is Grafton High School located?
Grafton High School is located in Grafton, NSW 2460. Visit the school website at https://grafton-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.