Vincentia High School
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About the school
Vincentia High School is a coeducational comprehensive community high school situated adjacent to Jervis Bay, serving the Bay and Basin, Tomerong, and Sussex Inlet areas. The school fosters a strong connection with its local community, which actively participates in various programs supporting student learning. Vincentia High School is known for its large Indigenous population, with the community showing significant support during school events.
Educational Programs
The school is dedicated to providing diverse educational opportunities, receiving PSFP funding to support numerous programs. These include specialized tutoring aimed at improving literacy and numeracy, Aboriginal languages courses, dance and didgeridoo groups, as well as alternate education programs for students in years 9 and 10. Senior students in years 11 and 12 benefit from after-hours coaching programs. Additionally, the school features a robust support unit with nine classes, catering to students with various disabilities and ensuring they receive adequate assistance.
Facilities and Upgrades
Vincentia High School is currently undergoing significant upgrades as part of the NSW Government’s commitment to enhancing public education infrastructure, with completion expected in 2027. This includes the installation of LED lighting across the campus to address modern educational needs effectively. The school ensures that every student enjoys a conducive learning environment through ongoing maintenance and improvements.
Vincentia High School prides itself on preparing students to meet the challenges of the future, aiming to develop their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
Mission
Our Vision: Our students are actively engaged in their education through enriching learning experiences. With a focus on consistency and inclusivity, our students will graduate with the knowledge and skills required to achieve individual success in their future pathways.
Location & Catchment Area
- Vincentia High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Vincentia Public School 781 m
- B Sanctuary Point Public School 4.3 km
- C Huskisson Public School 4.6 km
- D Tomerong Public School 7.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 927 (442 girls, 485 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 926.6
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 933 (percentile 19)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 50% / 32% / 13% / 5%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 122
- Indigenous students
- 21%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 8%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 98
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 31
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 172 |
| Year 8 | 188 |
| Year 9 | 187 |
| Year 10 | 174 |
| Year 11 | 114 |
| Year 12 | 92 |
| Total | 927 |
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 | 927 | 442 | 485 | - | 933 | 98 |
| 2024 | 942 | 435 | 507 | 73.5 | 934 | 97.7 |
| 2023 | 923 | 440 | 483 | 77.8 | 936 | 97.7 |
| 2022 | 967 | 464 | 503 | 73.1 | 932 | 95.2 |
| 2021 | 1,026 | 485 | 541 | 78.6 | 937 | 93.4 |
| 2020 | 1,069 | 509 | 560 | - | 935 | 92 |
| 2019 | 1,020 | 484 | 536 | 83.1 | 936 | 87.2 |
| 2018 | 1,020 | 483 | 537 | 85 | 928 | 86.9 |
| 2017 | 1,047 | 496 | 551 | 85.2 | 934 | 86.6 |
| 2016 | 1,013 | 499 | 514 | 84.9 | 932 | 84.9 |
| 2015 | 1,013 | 507 | 506 | 85.9 | 929 | 84 |
| 2014 | 1,007 | 505 | 502 | 87.8 | 925 | 84.1 |
| 2013 | 1,028 | 524 | 504 | 85.3 | 924 | 87.6 |
| 2012 | 1,071 | 553 | 518 | 87.8 | 927 | 91.4 |
| 2011 | 1,073 | 551 | 522 | 87.5 | 924 | 87.5 |
| 2010 | 1,069 | 547 | 522 | - | 922 | 86.6 |
| 2009 | 1,038 | 534 | 504 | - | 965 | 83.2 |
| 2008 | 1,014 | 502 | 512 | - | 965 | 80 |
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.