About the school
Bombala High School is a small rural comprehensive high school located in the south-east of New South Wales at the foothills of the Snowy Mountains. The school provides quality education in a supportive environment, focusing on student achievement and growth. With experienced staff dedicated to innovative teaching methods, Bombala High offers a full academic and vocational curriculum for students from Years 7 to 12, including joint TAFE programs.
Facilities and Technology
The school boasts excellent facilities, including a fully equipped hall suitable for performing arts, modern laboratories, a commercial kitchen, and a trade training centre. Technology integration is a priority, with most classrooms featuring the latest electronic whiteboard technology and connected classrooms that facilitate collaboration with other schools. This emphasis on technology helps to overcome geographical isolation and enhances learning opportunities for all students.
Student Culture and Community
Bombala High School fosters a strong culture of achievement, leadership, and citizenship underpinned by the values of Personal Best, Respect, and Responsibility. The school has a robust student welfare program and offers individual attention through its student support team. Additionally, students actively participate in various sports such as swimming, athletics, netball, and basketball, contributing to a vibrant school spirit and community engagement.
The strong community ties make the school a focal point for local events, reflecting its commitment to serving its rural environment and ensuring every student is known and supported in their educational journey.
Mission
The school's mission is to lead excellence, innovation and opportunity for student success.
Location & Catchment Area
- Bombala High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Bombala Public School 223 m
- B Delegate Public School 29.6 km
- C Wyndham Public School 36.9 km
- D Bemboka Public School 43.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 148 (80 girls, 68 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 148
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 946 (percentile 23)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 51% / 32% / 12% / 5%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 117
- Indigenous students
- 9%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 20.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 7.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 39 |
| Year 8 | 23 |
| Year 9 | 31 |
| Year 10 | 20 |
| Year 11 | 20 |
| Year 12 | 15 |
| Total | 148 |
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 | 148 | 80 | 68 | - | 946 | 20.5 |
| 2024 | 142 | 73 | 69 | 85 | 933 | 20.4 |
| 2023 | 134 | 73 | 61 | 86 | 936 | 20.6 |
| 2022 | 135 | 68 | 67 | 83 | 940 | 20.5 |
| 2021 | 150 | 75 | 75 | 85.5 | 930 | 19.5 |
| 2020 | 147 | 77 | 70 | - | 925 | 19.5 |
| 2019 | 144 | 73 | 71 | 87.8 | 927 | 18.8 |
| 2018 | 130 | 68 | 62 | 87.4 | 919 | 16 |
| 2017 | 123 | 65 | 58 | 87.3 | 918 | 15.4 |
| 2016 | 112 | 60 | 52 | 90.6 | 937 | 16.1 |
| 2015 | 128 | 68 | 60 | 89.6 | 927 | 17.8 |
| 2014 | 155 | 81 | 74 | 89 | 940 | 20.3 |
| 2013 | 157 | 76 | 81 | 92.2 | 967 | 19.8 |
| 2012 | 165 | 79 | 86 | 93.4 | 984 | 20.3 |
| 2011 | 175 | 79 | 96 | 92.9 | 987 | 22 |
| 2010 | 191 | 82 | 109 | - | 955 | 22.4 |
| 2009 | 184 | 80 | 104 | - | 1017 | 22.1 |
| 2008 | 192 | 92 | 100 | - | 1017 | 23 |
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.