Small independent co-ed secondary (Years 9–12) in Carlingford, NSW.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages; the result is a C overall.
Gateway Community High has an overall SchoolRank score of 40.1/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 49/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1070, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2024 NAPLAN testing at Gateway Community High, Year 9 students averaged 562 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 565 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Writing. 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.
Gateway Community High is a very small independent combined school with approximately 74 students. It offers education for years 9-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Gateway Community High has approximate annual tuition fees of $686. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 50/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Gateway Community High has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 62% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 70%, which is below the national benchmark.
Gateway Community High is located in Carlingford, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1070 (76th 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.