Bellingen High School

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About the school

Bellingen High School is a comprehensive coeducational secondary school located in the Bellingen Valley, serving students from various small and diverse rural communities. The school prides itself on creating a supportive and inclusive environment, ensuring that every student feels safe, included, and ready to learn from their first day. Bellingen High School offers a high-quality education for students in Year 7 to Year 12, with a wide range of subjects and opportunities designed to empower learners to develop their skills and discover their passions.

Community Engagement

The school has a strong traditional association with the local community, mirroring the values of its diverse population. It actively acknowledges the Gumbaynggirr people, the Traditional Custodians of the land, honouring their culture and contributions. This cultural embrace is vital to the school's identity and learning ethos.

Learning Environment

Bellingen High School has made significant investments in providing a healthy learning environment, evident through initiatives like the Cooler Classrooms project, which has transformed the school’s facilities. Additionally, it engages students through various extracurricular activities and programs, providing excursions, incursions, and workshops to enhance learning experiences.

Support Systems

The school collaborates closely with families to ensure tailored support for each student, recognising that individual learning needs vary. This includes offering resources for students with additional needs and fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and excellence throughout the learning journey.

Mission

At Bellingen High School, we envision a vibrant, inclusive community where every student is empowered to thrive academically, creatively, and personally. Situated on Gumbaynggirr Country in the beautiful Bellinger Valley, we celebrate individuality and foster a culture of respect, creativity, and excellence. Through diverse co-curricular opportunities and strong community partnerships, we are committed to nurturing confident, adaptable, and compassionate global citizens.

Location & Catchment Area

  • Bellingen High School

Nearby or Connected Schools

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
584 (311 girls, 273 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
582.4
ICSEA What does this mean?
1006 (percentile 49)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
29% / 30% / 25% / 15%
Indigenous students
11%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
50.2
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
13.1

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Year 7 127
Year 8 92
Year 9 110
Year 10 132
Year 11 63
Year 12 60
Total 584

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 584 311 273 - 1006 50.2
2024 587 309 278 79.6 1007 47.5
2023 619 327 292 80.3 1012 48.9
2022 617 331 286 82.3 1015 48.1
2021 594 307 287 82 1013 48
2020 592 299 293 - 1009 47.7
2019 574 292 282 86.9 1005 45.3
2018 568 278 290 88.4 993 44.3
2017 545 274 271 91.4 1002 44.8
2016 569 287 282 89.9 995 45.5
2015 579 277 302 89.5 989 46.4
2014 603 296 307 91.5 1003 47.2
2013 591 285 306 91.3 1000 46.5
2012 594 289 305 87.2 992 47.6
2011 597 297 300 87 987 47.6
2010 617 301 316 - 990 48.6
2009 634 321 313 - 1022 49.5
2008 668 313 355 - 1022 51

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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