Small regional government secondary school of 267 students (Years 7–12) in outer regional Tenterfield, NSW.
NAPLAN 27 points below national year-level averages; the result is a C+ overall.
Tenterfield High School is also known as Tenterfield HS and THS Tenterfield.
Tenterfield High School draws students from the Tenterfield HS (and 1 more zone).
Tenterfield High School has an overall SchoolRank score of 39.8/100, rated "Below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (Slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 914 (14th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2024 NAPLAN testing at Tenterfield High School, Year 7 students averaged 522 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 538 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 526, below the national average of 565 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.
Tenterfield High School is a small government secondary school with approximately 267 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.
Tenterfield 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 grades B− (Slightly below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Tenterfield High School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.4:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 26% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 77%, which is below average.
Tenterfield High School is located in Tenterfield, NSW, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 914 (14th 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.