About the school
Gloucester High School is a comprehensive school located in a picturesque setting overlooking the Gloucester River valley. Its central purpose is to create a supportive learning environment that engages students, teachers, and the community in the pursuit of educational excellence. The school implements a range of innovative teaching and learning programs, backed by a dedicated network of welfare staff.
Educational Programs and Achievements
The school boasts strong NAPLAN results in literacy and numeracy, demonstrating significant growth from Year 7 to Year 9, with outstanding HSC performance, including six students achieving Band 6 and numerous Band 5 results. Gloucester High also integrates school-based traineeships and vocational education training courses into its curriculum, ensuring students are well-prepared for the workforce or further education.
Community and Extracurricular Activities
As an active participant in the Bucketts Way Community of Schools, Gloucester High shares resources and goals with local primary schools to facilitate smooth transitions for students. The school encourages engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including performing arts, debating, and sports, with access to extensive facilities that support state and national level sporting excellence. Students are also motivated to take part in community events and the Premiers Volunteer Program, fostering interpersonal skills and community involvement.
Inclusivity and Support
Gloucester High School is committed to inclusivity, providing Individual Learning Plans for students experiencing challenges and Personalised Learning Pathways for Aboriginal students. A comprehensive pastoral care program further supports student wellbeing and development, ensuring a nurturing environment for all students. With a motto of 'strive to excel', Gloucester High School strives to prepare its students for successful futures.
Mission
At Gloucester High our values of: Care; Achievement; Respect; Effort; and Responsibility are the foundations which underpin high expectations in student performance and outcomes, and the delivery of educational experiences with community support to equip our students for post school pathways and opportunities.
Location & Catchment Area
- Gloucester High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Gloucester Public School 732 m
- B Barrington Public School 6.8 km
- C Stratford Public School 11.3 km
- D Mount George Public School 25.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 309 (164 girls, 145 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 308.6
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 950 (percentile 25)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 47% / 30% / 14% / 9%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 116
- Indigenous students
- 19%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 2%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 34
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 9.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 70 |
| Year 8 | 65 |
| Year 9 | 56 |
| Year 10 | 52 |
| Year 11 | 38 |
| Year 12 | 28 |
| Total | 309 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 309 | 164 | 145 | - | 950 | 34 |
| 2024 | 302 | 154 | 148 | 82.9 | 946 | 33.3 |
| 2023 | 316 | 169 | 147 | 82.8 | 944 | 35.3 |
| 2022 | 329 | 174 | 155 | 81.2 | 942 | 35 |
| 2021 | 342 | 178 | 164 | 85.7 | 941 | 34 |
| 2020 | 360 | 197 | 163 | - | 946 | 34.3 |
| 2019 | 379 | 200 | 179 | 88.4 | 941 | 35.4 |
| 2018 | 372 | 196 | 176 | 90.6 | 947 | 33.6 |
| 2017 | 339 | 187 | 152 | 91.2 | 951 | 34.8 |
| 2016 | 361 | 198 | 163 | 89.6 | 953 | 34.2 |
| 2015 | 356 | 183 | 173 | 89.6 | 944 | 33.6 |
| 2014 | 355 | 181 | 174 | 88.9 | 947 | 33.5 |
| 2013 | 352 | 177 | 175 | 90.1 | 948 | 33.8 |
| 2012 | 346 | 174 | 172 | 89.5 | 956 | 33.1 |
| 2011 | 337 | 171 | 166 | 89.8 | 957 | 32.6 |
| 2010 | 356 | 182 | 174 | - | 964 | 33 |
| 2009 | 363 | 204 | 159 | - | 1010 | 33.9 |
| 2008 | 412 | 220 | 192 | - | 1010 | 36.6 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.