Very small government co-ed school in Mittagong, NSW, serving students across all year levels.
Highlands School is also known as Highlands Mittagong.
Highlands School is a very small government special school with approximately 37 students. 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.
Highlands 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.
Highlands School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.2:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 50% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 59%, which is below average.
Highlands School is located in Mittagong, NSW, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 860 (6th 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.