Cumberland High School
Secondary school in Carlingford, NSW
About Cumberland High School
Cumberland High School is a government secondary school located in Carlingford, Sydney's North Shore. As a NSW public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from 7-12.
With 1173 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 1060 (72th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1 supports quality learning outcomes.
Contact & Location
- Location Carlingford, NSW 2118
- Website cumberland-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
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School Details
- Type Government
- Level Secondary (7-12)
- Gender Co-educational
- Students (2025) 1,173 enrolled
- Teaching Staff 80 (84 FTE)
- Non-Teaching Staff 16 (15.4 FTE)
- ICSEAIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 1060 (72th percentile)
- Indigenous Students 2%
Student Demographics
Gender
Boys: 682 (58%)
Girls: 491 (42%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 79%Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 21%
ICSEA DistributionIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
Bottom 16%
Lower 24%
Upper 32%
Top 27%