About the school
Narooma High School is a comprehensive Connected Communities high school located in the beautiful town of Narooma, serving students from surrounding areas such as Bodalla, Bermagui, Cobargo, and Tilba. The school is dedicated to enabling each student to achieve their highest possible level of competence, benefiting from a safe, ordered, and caring environment alongside a relevant and challenging curriculum.
Community Engagement
Partnership with the local community is a cornerstone of the school’s philosophy. Narooma High promotes leadership among students through its active Student Representative Council and a Junior Aboriginal Education Consultative Group, ensuring that the student voice is integral to decision-making processes.
Vocational Focus
Narooma High School also places a strong emphasis on vocational education. It offers courses in Hospitality, Construction, Metals and Engineering, and Skills for Work, assisting students in transitioning smoothly from school to further education or employment, supported by collaboration with organizations like Campbell Page. The school features a successful Accelerated Mathematics program catering to gifted students.
Inclusive Environment
Striving to create an inclusive atmosphere, the school collaborates closely with families to support individual student needs, ensuring tailored learning approaches for all. With its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive community, Narooma High School is a place where every student can learn, grow, and thrive.
Mission
At Narooma High School we are committed to a shared community-inspired approach to excellence in education and opportunity for all.
Location & Catchment Area
- Narooma High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Narooma Public School 2.0 km
- B Central Tilba Public School 10.3 km
- C Bodalla Public School 16.6 km
- D Bermagui Public School 21.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 463 (226 girls, 237 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 462.8
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 936 (percentile 20)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 47% / 28% / 15% / 10%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 110
- Indigenous students
- 23%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 5%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 52.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 16.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 82 |
| Year 8 | 95 |
| Year 9 | 72 |
| Year 10 | 80 |
| Year 11 | 89 |
| Year 12 | 45 |
| Total | 463 |
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 | 463 | 226 | 237 | - | 936 | 52.4 |
| 2024 | 466 | 215 | 251 | 80.8 | 944 | 56.6 |
| 2023 | 461 | 205 | 256 | 78.7 | 955 | 57.2 |
| 2022 | 494 | 220 | 274 | 77.2 | 953 | 52.6 |
| 2021 | 499 | 215 | 284 | 82.7 | 942 | 51.6 |
| 2020 | 487 | 217 | 270 | - | 947 | 51.2 |
| 2019 | 497 | 216 | 281 | 83.8 | 942 | 51 |
| 2018 | 470 | 209 | 261 | 84.2 | 930 | 48.1 |
| 2017 | 437 | 203 | 234 | 86.9 | 925 | 45.3 |
| 2016 | 413 | 207 | 206 | 87.1 | 935 | 44.4 |
| 2015 | 409 | 209 | 200 | 87 | 943 | 45 |
| 2014 | 399 | 202 | 197 | 85.2 | 941 | 44.1 |
| 2013 | 440 | 216 | 224 | 86.2 | 946 | 42.1 |
| 2012 | 437 | 205 | 232 | 86 | 975 | 41.8 |
| 2011 | 469 | 220 | 249 | 85.6 | 961 | 45.3 |
| 2010 | 519 | 255 | 264 | - | 962 | 45.4 |
| 2009 | 533 | 269 | 264 | - | 998 | 45.4 |
| 2008 | 557 | 287 | 270 | - | 998 | 47.3 |
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.