Snowy Mountains Grammar School

Snowy Mountains Grammar School is an independent combined school in Jindabyne, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1093, it sits in the 82nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 469 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.

Jindabyne NSW 2627. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
1093
82nd percentile
Enrolments
469
K-12
Students per teacher
12:1
39 teaching staff
Indigenous students
2%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
7%
of enrolments

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

How Snowy Mountains Grammar School compares

By ICSEA, Snowy Mountains Grammar School ranks 114th of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other combined school within 5 km. The nearest school is Jindabyne Public School, a government primary school 1.7 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. Snowy Mountains Grammar School scores 1093, above average.

ICSEA 1093Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
1093
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

Snowy Mountains Grammar School is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.

Snowy Mountains Grammar School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Jindabyne

Snowy Mountains Grammar School is located in Jindabyne, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,058/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 2,986.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Jindabyne suburb profile

Schools near Snowy Mountains Grammar School

The 3 nearest schools to Snowy Mountains Grammar School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Snowy Mountains Grammar SchoolStudents
Jindabyne Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Jindabyne1.7 km1032 61 lower283
Jindabyne High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Jindabyne1.7 km1009 84 lower277
SCECGS Redlands - High Country campusIndependent Secondary · Jindabyne3.6 kmnot publishedn/an/a

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Snowy Mountains Grammar School a government school?

No, Snowy Mountains Grammar School is a Independent school, not a government school.

What year levels does Snowy Mountains Grammar School offer?

Snowy Mountains Grammar School offers K-12.

What is Snowy Mountains Grammar School's ICSEA score?

Snowy Mountains Grammar School has an ICSEA score of 1093, placing it in the 82nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Snowy Mountains Grammar School?

Snowy Mountains Grammar School has 469 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.

What schools are near Snowy Mountains Grammar School?

The nearest schools to Snowy Mountains Grammar School are Jindabyne Public School (1.7 km), Jindabyne High School (1.7 km), SCECGS Redlands - High Country campus (3.6 km).

Where is Snowy Mountains Grammar School located?

Snowy Mountains Grammar School is located in Jindabyne, NSW 2627. Visit the school website at http://www.smgs.nsw.edu.au.

Snowy Mountains Grammar School official website