Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus

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About the school

Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus is a comprehensive secondary school catering to students from Years 7 to 12, situated in Kelso. The school has a dedicated staff of 65 and approximate enrolments of 850 students. It fosters an inclusive and supportive environment, ensuring that every student feels valued and encouraged from the moment they join the school community.

Curriculum and Programs

The school provides a flexible and differentiated curriculum, particularly for senior students, collaborating with Bathurst High to enhance educational opportunities. Indigenous students have dedicated support through a full-time Aboriginal Education Officer. The academic offerings are robust, including vocational education, creative and performing arts, and language programs, complemented by tailored career guidance and a host of extra-curricular activities.

Welfare and Support

Kelso High is committed to student welfare, prioritising goal-setting, self-worth, and respect for others. Leadership is encouraged through initiatives like the Senior Student Leadership Team and the Student Representative Council, enhancing student engagement in school activities. The school also offers various learning assistance programs aimed at supporting students with special needs.

Technological Focus

With a strong emphasis on digital and web2 technologies, the school is preparing students for modern challenges. Targeted literacy and numeracy initiatives help bolster student achievement, making Kelso High not just an educational institution, but a community dedicated to lifelong learning and personal development.

Mission

At Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus, we aspire to empower every student to grow with confidence, think critically, and contribute positively to a changing world. We are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and dynamic learning community where excellence is pursued, individuality is celebrated, and every learner is prepared for a successful future.

Part of Denison College of Secondary Education

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Location & Catchment Area

  • Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
813 (386 girls, 427 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
812
ICSEA What does this mean?
936 (percentile 20)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
48% / 33% / 15% / 5%
Indigenous students
20%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
70.2
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
22.1

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Year 7 150
Year 8 154
Year 9 161
Year 10 164
Year 11 101
Year 12 83
Total 813

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 813 386 427 - 936 70.2
2024 802 385 417 80 948 69.1
2023 804 391 413 80.8 937 70.7
2022 832 420 412 79.3 936 69
2021 843 405 438 83 933 68.1
2020 808 396 412 - 934 66.9
2019 795 373 422 85.9 939 67.2
2018 759 357 402 86.8 937 62.9
2017 756 337 419 87 935 63.7
2016 788 358 430 87.8 936 63.7
2015 776 373 403 90.2 941 61.9
2014 794 391 403 90.6 953 66.1
2013 798 384 414 90.1 952 63.8
2012 810 388 422 85.9 943 66.2
2011 842 419 423 84.6 941 63.9
2010 816 413 403 - 944 64
2009 779 383 396 - 979 61.4
2008 708 356 352 - 979 58.7

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.

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