About the school
Murray High School is located in the Albury suburb of Lavington and focuses on ensuring student excellence, opportunity, and success through a comprehensive, quality, creative, and balanced curriculum. The school encourages student development by providing a wide subject choice alongside a range of cultural, sporting, and performing arts opportunities. Murray High is proud to be part of the Durakar Educational Community, which includes Burrumbuttock Public, Jindera Public, Lavington Public, Lavington East Public, Springdale Heights Public, Charles Sturt University, and Murray High School itself. This educational partnership promotes cooperation to ensure that all students receive the best opportunities from Kindergarten to Year 12.
The school's strong academic focus, supportive welfare structures, and welcoming physical environment allow for a diversity of choice and opportunities tailored to students’ needs. Murray High School is dedicated to helping its students develop not only academically but also as well-rounded citizens with values that will enable them to succeed in their future endeavours. The school prioritises creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere for children from all backgrounds, ensuring they feel supported and ready to learn. Additionally, Murray High School offers excellent programs for students with special needs as well as opportunities for gifted and talented students, making it a versatile choice for families in the community.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our vision: Together, we ensure that all students receive the best opportunities for learning and growth. We create a supportive environment for every child to thrive, valuing respect, curiosity, and teamwork.
Location & Catchment Area
- Murray High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Springdale Heights Public School 467 m
- B Lavington East Public School 516 m
- C Lavington Public School 1.6 km
- D Hume Public School 1.7 km
- E Wewak Street School 3.0 km
- F James Fallon High School 3.2 km
- G Glenroy Public School 3.4 km
- H Kandeer School 3.4 km
- I Albury North Public School 3.5 km
- J Thurgoona Public School 3.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 575 (274 girls, 301 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 575
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 934 (percentile 19)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 57% / 27% / 12% / 5%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 131
- Indigenous students
- 9%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 18%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 53.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 15.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 120 |
| Year 8 | 127 |
| Year 9 | 106 |
| Year 10 | 102 |
| Year 11 | 69 |
| Year 12 | 51 |
| Total | 575 |
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 | 575 | 274 | 301 | - | 934 | 53.3 |
| 2024 | 557 | 284 | 273 | 79.6 | 934 | 51.2 |
| 2023 | 559 | 288 | 271 | 77.7 | 936 | 52.3 |
| 2022 | 595 | 320 | 275 | 75.3 | 923 | 55.5 |
| 2021 | 643 | 340 | 303 | 80.6 | 931 | 59.4 |
| 2020 | 690 | 354 | 336 | - | 936 | 59.5 |
| 2019 | 708 | 361 | 347 | 81.7 | 932 | 59.4 |
| 2018 | 656 | 336 | 320 | 85.8 | 925 | 54.9 |
| 2017 | 613 | 292 | 321 | 86.5 | 927 | 53.8 |
| 2016 | 658 | 309 | 349 | 83.9 | 930 | 56.3 |
| 2015 | 687 | 332 | 355 | 85.6 | 927 | 59.1 |
| 2014 | 715 | 350 | 365 | 86.4 | 929 | 58.1 |
| 2013 | 702 | 339 | 363 | 87.5 | 942 | 56.2 |
| 2012 | 729 | 345 | 384 | 87.6 | 954 | 56.8 |
| 2011 | 769 | 364 | 405 | 87.9 | 951 | 58.6 |
| 2010 | 791 | 383 | 408 | - | 949 | 59.3 |
| 2009 | 725 | 347 | 378 | - | 988 | 56.6 |
| 2008 | 739 | 371 | 368 | - | 988 | 56.9 |
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.