Karabar High School
Karabar High School is a government secondary school in Queanbeyan, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 982, it sits in the 38th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 723 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 15% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 16% have a language background other than English.
Queanbeyan NSW 2620. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Karabar High School compares
By ICSEA, Karabar High School ranks 328th 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 largest enrolment. The nearest school is Tirriwirri School, a government combined 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 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. Karabar High School scores 982, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Karabar High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Queanbeyan
Karabar High School is located in Queanbeyan, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,693/wk and median rent of $340/wk. Population: 6,409.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Queanbeyan suburb profileSchools near Karabar High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Karabar High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirriwirri SchoolGovernment Combined · Karabar | 0.2 km | 944 | 38 lower | 34 |
| Queanbeyan South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Queanbeyan | 0.3 km | 939 | 43 lower | 419 |
| Queanbeyan Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Queanbeyan | 1.3 km | 997 | 15 higher | 361 |
| Queanbeyan High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Queanbeyan | 1.4 km | 967 | 15 lower | 448 |
| St Gregory's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Queanbeyan | 2.0 km | 1056 | 74 higher | 730 |
| Queanbeyan West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Queanbeyan | 2.1 km | 988 | 6 higher | 387 |
| Queanbeyan East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Queanbeyan | 3.0 km | 1031 | 49 higher | 280 |
| Jerrabomberra Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Jerrabomberra | 3.3 km | 1107 | 125 higher | 865 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Karabar High School a government school?
Yes, Karabar High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Karabar High School offer?
Karabar High School offers 7-12.
What is Karabar High School's ICSEA score?
Karabar High School has an ICSEA score of 982, placing it in the 38th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Karabar High School?
Karabar High School has 723 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Karabar High School?
The nearest schools to Karabar High School are Tirriwirri School (0.2 km), Queanbeyan South Public School (0.3 km), St Gregory's Primary School - Lowe Street Campus (1.3 km).
Where is Karabar High School located?
Karabar High School is located in Queanbeyan, NSW 2620. Visit the school website at https://karabar-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.