Elderslie High School is a government co-ed secondary in rural NSW with a distinctive focus on agricultural education and community.
NAPLAN 25 points below national year-level averages; the result is a C+ overall.
Elderslie High School is a government co-ed secondary in rural NSW with a distinctive focus on agricultural education and community. The school runs dedicated agricultural facilities and programs, supports gifted learners through Tech Elect and Extension classes, and provides pastoral care through a dedicated Support Unit for autism spectrum students and the Berry Street Education Model. Known for its strong hockey program and tight-knit community feel, Elderslie suits families wanting practical, land-based learning alongside traditional academics, and schools that prioritise wellbeing and belong.
Elderslie High School is also known as Elderslie HS and EHS Elderslie.
Elderslie High School draws students from the Elderslie HS (and 1 more zone).
Elderslie High School has an overall SchoolRank score of 39.9/100, rated "Below Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 45/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 988, slightly below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Elderslie High School, Year 7 students averaged 520 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 538, below the national average of 569 for that year level. 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.
Elderslie High School is a medium-sized government secondary school with approximately 857 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.
Elderslie 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 47/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Elderslie High School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. 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 83%, which is below the national benchmark.
The Year 12 completion rate is 91%.
Elderslie High School is located in Elderslie, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 988 (41th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. 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.