Karabar High School
We are a comprehensive and partially selective secondary school committed to help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
About the school
Karabar High School is a NSW Department of Education partially-selective, comprehensive and inclusive high school located in Queanbeyan, NSW. It prepares students to be active local and global citizens by encouraging them to be positive contributors in a complex and changing society. The school believes that all students should have access to quality education, ensuring they enjoy a quality future. To accommodate varying learning abilities and strengths, Karabar differentiates its curriculum, offering tailored programs suited to individual needs.
The school boasts a strong and productive relationship with its local communities and has experienced consistent growth over the past five years, reflecting the confidence that the community has in its ability to provide a safe and enjoyable learning environment. This environment is enriched by a rich and diverse curriculum that aims to foster students' academic, emotional, and social development.
Karabar High School also includes a selective performing arts program accessible to gifted and talented students from across the region, further underscoring its commitment to inclusivity. The infrastructure of the school has been recently upgraded, providing modern facilities that enhance the educational experience. By fostering respect, curiosity, and teamwork, Karabar High School cultivates an atmosphere where every student can thrive and achieve their potential.
Mission
Karabar High School is committed to high expectations for all. We aim to provide a variety of learning opportunities and stylise learning suitable to individual needs. The school provides an inclusive, responsive and supportive environment that allows each individual to develop to their potential.
Location & Catchment Area
- Karabar High School
Catchment zones
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Tirriwirri School 181 m
- B Queanbeyan South Public School 306 m
- C Finigan School of Distance Education 1.3 km
- D Queanbeyan Public School 1.3 km
- E Queanbeyan High School 1.4 km
- F Queanbeyan West Public School 2.1 km
- G Queanbeyan East Public School 2.9 km
- H Jerrabomberra Public School 3.3 km
- I Jerrabomberra High School 3.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 723 (334 girls, 389 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 723
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 982 (percentile 38)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 35% / 32% / 20% / 13%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 103
- Indigenous students
- 15%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 16%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 82.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 20.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 131 |
| Year 8 | 130 |
| Year 9 | 132 |
| Year 10 | 159 |
| Year 11 | 84 |
| Year 12 | 87 |
| Total | 723 |
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 | 723 | 334 | 389 | - | 982 | 82.2 |
| 2024 | 782 | 375 | 407 | 78.4 | 991 | 80.7 |
| 2023 | 878 | 425 | 453 | 81.9 | 999 | 80 |
| 2022 | 986 | 484 | 502 | 81 | 1003 | 79.4 |
| 2021 | 978 | 472 | 506 | 83.9 | 1008 | 77.1 |
| 2020 | 948 | 474 | 474 | - | 1003 | 73.9 |
| 2019 | 921 | 455 | 466 | 87.5 | 1000 | 74.9 |
| 2018 | 1,142 | 596 | 546 | 88.3 | 998 | 166.1 |
| 2017 | 1,118 | 582 | 536 | 86.7 | 997 | 167.1 |
| 2016 | 1,129 | 586 | 543 | 87.5 | 997 | 157.4 |
| 2015 | 1,163 | 583 | 580 | 91.2 | 994 | 154.9 |
| 2014 | 1,189 | 585 | 604 | 87.8 | 997 | 156.5 |
| 2013 | 1,194 | 572 | 622 | 88.7 | 1004 | 160.2 |
| 2012 | 1,121 | 538 | 583 | 90.1 | 988 | 145.5 |
| 2011 | 1,081 | 538 | 543 | 88.5 | 982 | 133.9 |
| 2010 | 1,087 | 542 | 545 | - | 989 | 126.3 |
| 2009 | 948 | 478 | 470 | - | 1021 | 116.5 |
| 2008 | 952 | 472 | 480 | - | 1021 | 113.8 |
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.