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James Ruse Agricultural High School

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It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. James Ruse Agricultural High School is a government secondary school in Carlingford, NSW, for Years 7–12. It had 857 students as of 2025 (ACARA). Compare it with nearby schools, check its school zone, and book a tour to see it in person.

James Ruse Agricultural High School

Carlingford, NSW 2118

Government
Co-Ed
Secondary
Years
7–12
Secondary
Students
857
ACARA 2025
Annual fees
Not published
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A learning environment that nurtures gifted students, promoting resilience, critical thinking, and ethical understanding. Programs focus on academic excellence and personal development, encouraging responsible leadership and service to society through a commitment to strong values and diverse opportunities.

School Overview

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School overview facts
School typeSecondarySectorGovernment
Year levels7–12Enrolments857
Early learningNot confirmedTeacher–student ratio1:14
GenderCo-EdPrincipalNot available
BoardingNoFoundedNot available
School overview facts
School typeSecondary
Year levels7–12
Early learningNot confirmed
GenderCo-Ed
BoardingNo
School overview facts (continued)
SectorGovernment
Enrolments857
Teacher–student ratio1:14
PrincipalNot available
FoundedNot available

Enrolment history

Enrolments from 2021 to 2025Bar chart of reported student totals. Exact figures and reporting details are available in the table below. Missing figures have no bar.08582021: 855 students · Years 7–1220212022: 846 students · Years 7–1220222023: 849 students · Years 7–1220232024: 858 students · Years 7–1220242025: 857 students · Years 7–122025

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys
490(57.2%)
Girls
367(42.8%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home
97%
English only
3%
Not stated
0%

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James Ruse Agricultural High School

17-31 Felton Rd, Carlingford NSW 2118

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