Woolgoolga High School

Woolgoolga High School is a government secondary school in Woolgoolga, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 969, it sits in the 33rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 867 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 15% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 17% have a language background other than English.

Woolgoolga NSW 2456. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
969
33rd percentile
Enrolments
867
7-12
Students per teacher
13:1
66 teaching staff
Indigenous students
15%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
17%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Woolgoolga High School compares

By ICSEA, Woolgoolga High School ranks 353rd of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other secondary school within 5 km. The nearest school is Woolgoolga Public School, a government primary school 1.5 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 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. Woolgoolga High School scores 969, near average.

ICSEA 969Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
969
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Woolgoolga High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.

Woolgoolga High School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Woolgoolga

Woolgoolga High School is located in Woolgoolga, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,190/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 6,151.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Woolgoolga suburb profile

Schools near Woolgoolga High School

The 3 nearest schools to Woolgoolga High School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Woolgoolga High SchoolStudents
Woolgoolga Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Woolgoolga1.5 km965 4 lower349
St Francis Xavier Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Woolgoolga2.0 km1071 102 higher263
Mullaway Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mullaway2.5 km1033 64 higher266

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woolgoolga High School a government school?

Yes, Woolgoolga High School is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Woolgoolga High School offer?

Woolgoolga High School offers 7-12.

What is Woolgoolga High School's ICSEA score?

Woolgoolga High School has an ICSEA score of 969, placing it in the 33rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Woolgoolga High School?

Woolgoolga High School has 867 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.

What schools are near Woolgoolga High School?

The nearest schools to Woolgoolga High School are Woolgoolga Public School (1.5 km), St Francis Xavier Primary School (2.0 km), Mullaway Public School (2.5 km).

Where is Woolgoolga High School located?

Woolgoolga High School is located in Woolgoolga, NSW 2456. Visit the school website at https://woolgoolga-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.

Woolgoolga High School official website