Mulwaree High School is a co-ed government secondary in Goulburn with distinct strengths in music, dance and sport.
NAPLAN 31 points below national year-level averages; the result is a C+ overall.
Mulwaree High School is a co-ed government secondary in Goulburn with distinct strengths in music, dance and sport. Its Sporting Academy supports athletic development, while strong performance arts programs include choir, band and productions. The school runs Inspire, a program for high potential and gifted learners. Wellbeing and learning support services are embedded, and on-campus animals add hands-on learning opportunities. Known for a tight-knit, pastoral community, it suits students seeking structured creative and athletic pathways alongside solid academics and strong pastoral care.
Mulwaree High School is also known as Mulwaree HS and MHS Goulburn.
Mulwaree High School draws students from the Mulwaree HS (and 1 more zone).
Mulwaree High School has an overall SchoolRank score of 38.4/100, rated "Below Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 42/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 951, slightly below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Mulwaree High School, Year 7 students averaged 507 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 539, 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.
Mulwaree High School is a medium-sized government secondary school with approximately 819 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.
Mulwaree 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 44/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Mulwaree High School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. 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 77%, which is below the national benchmark.
The Year 12 completion rate is 82%.
Mulwaree High School is located in Goulburn, NSW, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 951 (25th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. 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.