South Grafton High School
South Grafton High School is a government secondary school in South Grafton, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 875, it sits in the 7th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 639 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 34% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
South Grafton NSW 2460. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How South Grafton High School compares
By ICSEA, South Grafton High School ranks 555th 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 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is South Grafton Public School, a government primary school 0.9 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. South Grafton High School scores 875, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About South Grafton
South Grafton High School is located in South Grafton, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $975/wk and median rent of $280/wk. Population: 6,288.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
South Grafton suburb profileSchools near South Grafton High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs South Grafton High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Grafton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · South Grafton | 0.9 km | 905 | 30 higher | 564 |
| McAuley Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Clarenza | 2.8 km | 1031 | 156 higher | 602 |
| Grafton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Grafton | 3.3 km | 907 | 32 higher | 476 |
| Grafton High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Grafton | 3.6 km | 941 | 66 higher | 768 |
| Clarence Valley Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Clarenza | 3.7 km | 1016 | 141 higher | 402 |
| St Mary's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Grafton | 4.6 km | 1020 | 145 higher | 259 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Grafton High School a government school?
Yes, South Grafton High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does South Grafton High School offer?
South Grafton High School offers 7-12.
What is South Grafton High School's ICSEA score?
South Grafton High School has an ICSEA score of 875, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend South Grafton High School?
South Grafton High School has 639 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near South Grafton High School?
The nearest schools to South Grafton High School are South Grafton Public School (0.9 km), Gillwinga Public School (1.2 km), St Joseph's Primary School (1.3 km).
Where is South Grafton High School located?
South Grafton High School is located in South Grafton, NSW 2460. Visit the school website at https://sthgrafton-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.