Government secondary co-ed school in Kyneton, VIC (inland regional) serving 627 students in Years 7–12.
NAPLAN 19 points below national year-level averages, growth below the national median, and a median ATAR of 56.0; the result is a B- overall.
Kyneton High School is also known as Kyneton HS and KHS Kyneton.
Median ATAR 56.0 ranks #389 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #182 of 295.
Kyneton High School has an overall SchoolRank score of 42.2/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 48/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1008, close to the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Kyneton High School, Year 7 students averaged 535 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 535, 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.
Kyneton High School is a medium-sized government secondary school with approximately 627 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.
Kyneton 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 51/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Kyneton High School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 27% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 85%, which is moderate.
Kyneton High School has a median ATAR of 56.0. The Year 12 completion rate is 61%.
Kyneton High School is located in Kyneton, VIC, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1008 (50th 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.