About the school
Tumbarumba High School is a small comprehensive high school located in the picturesque town of Tumbarumba, NSW. With an enrolment of approximately 170 students, the school is well-situated one hour from Wagga Wagga and halfway between Melbourne and Sydney. The school community offers a supportive environment, focusing on the development of literacy and numeracy skills through high-quality teaching across a broad curriculum.
A Focus on Excellence
The vision of Tumbarumba High School is to provide 'Excellence and Opportunity for All'. The aim is to create an environment where each student feels known, valued, and cared for. By employing quality assessment practices and explicit teaching methods, the school prepares students for higher education, training, and work, ensuring they build strong foundations in literacy and numeracy.
Opportunities for Growth
Students at Tumbarumba High School have access to a wide array of subjects, alongside extra-curricular activities in sports and the arts. The school's partnership with local primary schools facilitates a smooth transition for students, while the Riverina Highlands Learning Community enhances the senior curriculum through collaborative resources and specialist teaching. The use of technology is embedded in the learning process, promoting engagement and deeper understanding.
Through tailored learning support, many Year 12 graduates successfully enter tertiary education, balancing academic rigor with the diverse interests and needs of the student body. Additionally, the school fosters a sense of community, celebrating diversity and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all students.
Mission
At Tumbarumba High School we strive for Excellence and Opportunity for All through the provision of high quality teaching and creating an environment in which students feel known, valued and cared for.
Location & Catchment Area
- Tumbarumba High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Tumbarumba Public School 850 m
- B Rosewood Public School 19.0 km
- C Batlow Central School 31.2 km
- D Talbingo Public School 34.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 148 (78 girls, 70 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 147.6
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 910 (percentile 13)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 58% / 28% / 11% / 4%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 130
- Indigenous students
- 24%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 5%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 20.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 7.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 31 |
| Year 8 | 32 |
| Year 9 | 28 |
| Year 10 | 26 |
| Year 11 | 22 |
| Year 12 | 9 |
| 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 | 78 | 70 | - | 910 | 20.4 |
| 2024 | 162 | 84 | 78 | 78.4 | 920 | 25.3 |
| 2023 | 166 | 81 | 85 | 81.8 | 929 | 25.3 |
| 2022 | 150 | 62 | 88 | 82.3 | 931 | 25.2 |
| 2021 | 160 | 75 | 85 | 84.7 | 941 | 25.2 |
| 2020 | 177 | 77 | 100 | - | 942 | 25.1 |
| 2019 | 192 | 93 | 99 | 85.9 | 938 | 25.1 |
| 2018 | 190 | 99 | 91 | 87.5 | 923 | 23 |
| 2017 | 179 | 95 | 84 | 90.1 | 931 | 22.3 |
| 2016 | 164 | 86 | 78 | 89 | 942 | 21.2 |
| 2015 | 167 | 84 | 83 | 88.4 | 944 | 22 |
| 2014 | 173 | 82 | 91 | 89.4 | 950 | 22.1 |
| 2013 | 179 | 88 | 91 | 89.5 | 960 | 22.6 |
| 2012 | 170 | 74 | 96 | 86.8 | 976 | 23.1 |
| 2011 | 179 | 90 | 89 | 89.1 | 964 | 23.2 |
| 2010 | 178 | 81 | 97 | - | 962 | 21.1 |
| 2009 | 175 | 79 | 96 | - | 963 | 20.4 |
| 2008 | 166 | 82 | 84 | - | 963 | 19.7 |
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.