NSW · Government Secondary
Bellingen High School
Bellingen 2454 · 7-12
Bellingen High School is a government secondary school in Bellingen, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1006, it sits in the 49th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 584 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
How Bellingen High School compares
By ICSEA, Bellingen High School ranks 279th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. The nearest school is St Mary's Primary School, a Catholic primary school 1.0 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. Bellingen High School scores 1006 — near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Bellingen High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Bellingen
Bellingen High School is located in Bellingen, NSW — a suburb with a median household income of $1,268/wk and median rent of $390/wk. Population: 3,923.
View full Bellingen suburb profile →Schools near Bellingen High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bellingen High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Bellingen | 1.0 km | 1039 | 33 higher | 123 |
| Chrysalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education Stage 5 CampusIndependent Secondary · Bellingen | 1.4 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Bellingen Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bellingen | 1.6 km | 998 | 8 lower | 219 |
| Chrysalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education - Bellingen CampusIndependent Primary · Bellingen | 1.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bellingen High School a government school?
Yes, Bellingen High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bellingen High School offer?
Bellingen High School offers 7-12.
What is Bellingen High School's ICSEA score?
Bellingen High School has an ICSEA score of 1006, placing it in the 49th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bellingen High School?
Bellingen High School has 584 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bellingen High School?
The nearest schools to Bellingen High School are St Mary's Primary School (1.0 km), Chrysalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education Stage 5 Campus (1.4 km), Bellingen Public School (1.6 km).
Where is Bellingen High School located?
Bellingen High School is located in Bellingen, NSW 2454. Visit the school website at https://bellingen-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.