Very remote combined government school in Cocos Islands, WA; 110 students, K–10.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a B- overall.
Cocos Islands District High School is also known as CIDHS, CIDHS Cocos Island and Cocos Islands District HS.
Cocos Islands District High School has an overall SchoolRank score of 47.4/100, rated "Slightly below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (Slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 948 (24th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
Cocos Islands District High School has about 110 students across 12 year levels, so roughly 9 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 338, Writing 393, Numeracy 313, Spelling 326 and Grammar 320. Year 5 students averaged Reading 465, Writing 486, Numeracy 441, Spelling 490 and Grammar 479. Year 7 students averaged Reading 545, Writing 499, Numeracy 511, Spelling 528 and Grammar 515. Year 9 students averaged Reading 603, Writing 596, Numeracy 591, Spelling 609 and Grammar 616. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Cocos Islands District High School sit NAPLAN in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Cocos Islands District High School is a very small government combined school with approximately 110 students. It offers education for years K-10. 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.
Cocos Islands District 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 grades B− (Slightly below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Cocos Islands District High School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.1:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 5% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is good.
Cocos Islands District High School is located in Cocos Island, WA, in very remote Australia. Its ICSEA is 948 (24th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.