Government secondary co-ed school (682 students, Years 7–12) in Trafalgar, regional Victoria.
NAPLAN 15 points below national year-level averages, solid student growth, and a median ATAR of 60.0; the result is a B overall.
Trafalgar High School is also known as Trafalgar HS and THS Trafalgar.
Median ATAR 60.0 ranks #334 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #144 of 295.
Trafalgar High School draws students from the Trafalgar High School (and 1 more zone).
Trafalgar High School has an overall SchoolRank score of 51.2/100, 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 999, close to the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (61/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Trafalgar High School, Year 7 students averaged 526 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 553, 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.
Trafalgar High School is a medium-sized government secondary school with approximately 682 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.
Trafalgar High School is not a selective school as a whole, but it runs a test-entry SEAL program alongside its regular intake. Entry is through the SEAL entrance exam (Edutest or ACER HAST, administered per school). The main entry point is Year 7. Applications go through the official state process, and entry cutoff marks are not published.
Trafalgar 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.
Trafalgar High School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 32% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 86%, which is moderate.
Trafalgar High School has a median ATAR of 60.0. The Year 12 completion rate is 98%.
Trafalgar High School is located in Trafalgar, VIC, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 999 (46th 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.