NSW · Government Secondary
Chatham High School
Taree 2430 · 7-12
Chatham High School is a government secondary school in Taree, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 814, it sits in the 3rd percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 493 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 47% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
How Chatham High School compares
By ICSEA, Chatham High School ranks 597th 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 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Clare's High School, a Catholic secondary 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 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. Chatham High School scores 814 — well below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Taree
Chatham High School is located in Taree, NSW — a suburb with a median household income of $968/wk and median rent of $289/wk. Population: 16,715.
View full Taree suburb profile →Schools near Chatham High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Chatham High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clare's High SchoolCatholic Secondary · Taree | 0.2 km | 1012 | 198 higher | 630 |
| Chatham Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Taree | 0.5 km | 837 | 23 higher | 222 |
| Manning Gardens Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Taree | 2.0 km | 724 | 90 lower | 207 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Taree | 2.1 km | 952 | 138 higher | 271 |
| Taree High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Taree | 2.2 km | 918 | 104 higher | 623 |
| Taree West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Taree | 3.7 km | 910 | 96 higher | 409 |
| Cundletown Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cundletown | 3.9 km | 923 | 109 higher | 265 |
| Manning Valley Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Cundletown | 4.1 km | 1005 | 191 higher | 758 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chatham High School a government school?
Yes, Chatham High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Chatham High School offer?
Chatham High School offers 7-12.
What is Chatham High School's ICSEA score?
Chatham High School has an ICSEA score of 814, placing it in the 3rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Chatham High School?
Chatham High School has 493 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Chatham High School?
The nearest schools to Chatham High School are St Clare's High School (0.2 km), Chatham Public School (0.5 km), Manning Gardens Public School (2.0 km).
Where is Chatham High School located?
Chatham High School is located in Taree, NSW 2430. Visit the school website at https://chatham-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.