NSW · Government Secondary
Murwillumbah High School
Murwillumbah 2484 · 7-12
Murwillumbah High School is a government secondary school in Murwillumbah, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 950, it sits in the 25th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 347 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
How Murwillumbah High School compares
By ICSEA, Murwillumbah High School ranks 410th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Murwillumbah Public School, a government primary school 0.5 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. Murwillumbah High School scores 950 — near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Murwillumbah
Murwillumbah High School is located in Murwillumbah, NSW — a suburb with a median household income of $1,147/wk and median rent of $346/wk. Population: 7,616.
View full Murwillumbah suburb profile →Schools near Murwillumbah High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Murwillumbah High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murwillumbah Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Murwillumbah | 0.5 km | 959 | 9 higher | 149 |
| Sathya Sai CollegeIndependent Primary · Murwillumbah | 0.8 km | 1046 | 96 higher | 280 |
| The Small SchoolIndependent Combined · Murwillumbah | 0.9 km | 1071 | 121 higher | 67 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · South Murwillumbah | 1.0 km | 1011 | 61 higher | 161 |
| Mount St Patrick Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Murwillumbah | 1.0 km | 1061 | 111 higher | 373 |
| Mount St Patrick CollegeCatholic Secondary · Murwillumbah | 1.1 km | 1071 | 121 higher | 823 |
| Tweed Valley Adventist CollegeIndependent Combined · Murwillumbah | 1.8 km | 1039 | 89 higher | 381 |
| Murwillumbah East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Murwillumbah | 2.1 km | 935 | 15 lower | 152 |
| Wollumbin High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Murwillumbah | 2.7 km | 938 | 12 lower | 161 |
| Dungay Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dungay | 5.1 km | 980 | 30 higher | 74 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Murwillumbah High School a government school?
Yes, Murwillumbah High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Murwillumbah High School offer?
Murwillumbah High School offers 7-12.
What is Murwillumbah High School's ICSEA score?
Murwillumbah High School has an ICSEA score of 950, placing it in the 25th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Murwillumbah High School?
Murwillumbah High School has 347 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Murwillumbah High School?
The nearest schools to Murwillumbah High School are Murwillumbah Public School (0.5 km), Sathya Sai College (0.8 km), The Small School (0.9 km).
Where is Murwillumbah High School located?
Murwillumbah High School is located in Murwillumbah, NSW 2484. Visit the school website at https://murwillumb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.