Government secondary co-ed in Hawthorn East, VIC; 849 students, Years 7–12.
NAPLAN averaging +48 above national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 73.0; the result is a B overall.
Median ATAR 73.0 ranks #107 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #24 of 295 (top 8%).
Auburn High School draws students from the Auburn High School (and 1 more zone).
Auburn High School has an overall SchoolRank score of 67.8/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 69/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1140, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Auburn High School, Year 7 students averaged 589 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 615, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Numeracy. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Auburn High School is a medium-sized government secondary school with approximately 849 students. It offers education for years 7-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Auburn High School is not a selective school as a whole, but it runs a test-entry SEAL program alongside its regular intake. Entry is through the SEAL entrance exam (Edutest or ACER HAST, administered per school). The main entry point is Year 7. Applications go through the official state process, and entry cutoff marks are not published.
Auburn High School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 73/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Auburn High School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 22% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is moderate.
Auburn High School has a median ATAR of 73.0. The Year 12 completion rate is 76%.
Auburn High School is located in Hawthorn East, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1140 (93th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.