About the school
Coonabarabran High School is a comprehensive high school located in a rural community, dedicated to delivering excellent educational outcomes across academic, sporting, and cultural domains. The school is proud of its rich tradition of supporting local families and fostering positive engagement within the community, especially with contributions from parents, businesses, and local government. With a strong focus on quality teaching and the integration of technology in the classroom, Coonabarabran High School provides a supportive and enabling environment for students to thrive.
Educational Opportunities
The school offers a diverse range of curricular and co-curricular activities, encouraging students to extend their abilities and explore new interests. This comprehensive approach empowers learners across various subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, and the Creative and Performing Arts.
Students are inspired to challenge themselves, develop critical thinking skills, and build meaningful relationships within a safe and inclusive atmosphere. Coonabarabran High School's commitment to high expectations ensures that every student is guided towards achieving their best. The supportive rapport between staff and students creates a productive learning environment that is a hallmark of the school’s ethos.
Community Integration
Coonabarabran High School is recognised as a pivotal part of the local community, with extensive support contributing to the school’s capacity to deliver quality education. This partnership fosters a collaborative spirit that enhances student experience and learning outcomes. Overall, the school prides itself on its vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where every student is encouraged to learn, grow, and reach for the stars.
Mission
At Coonabarabran High School, we help students build the knowledge, skills and confidence to reach for the stars. We encourage curiosity, courage and kindness so every learner can grow into a creative, critical thinker.
Location & Catchment Area
- Coonabarabran High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Coonabarabran Public School 448 m
- B Warrumbungle National Park Environmental Education Centre 29.1 km
- C Binnaway Central School 31.2 km
- D Tooraweenah Public School 39.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 298 (150 girls, 148 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 298
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 898 (percentile 10)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 54% / 26% / 14% / 5%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 122
- Indigenous students
- 31%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 6%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 34.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 12.2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 67 |
| Year 8 | 52 |
| Year 9 | 57 |
| Year 10 | 47 |
| Year 11 | 45 |
| Year 12 | 30 |
| Total | 298 |
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 | 298 | 150 | 148 | - | 898 | 34.2 |
| 2024 | 301 | 151 | 150 | 76.2 | 898 | 42.3 |
| 2023 | 306 | 148 | 158 | 78.7 | 920 | 42.3 |
| 2022 | 318 | 158 | 160 | 78.1 | 911 | 40.8 |
| 2021 | 351 | 172 | 179 | 80.4 | 909 | 40.8 |
| 2020 | 349 | 172 | 177 | - | 914 | 40.4 |
| 2019 | 376 | 176 | 200 | 85.3 | 926 | 40.4 |
| 2018 | 368 | 169 | 199 | 85.5 | 931 | 38.9 |
| 2017 | 389 | 180 | 209 | 88.8 | 937 | 39.7 |
| 2016 | 371 | 171 | 200 | 88.6 | 933 | 39 |
| 2015 | 369 | 178 | 191 | 88.1 | 933 | 38.3 |
| 2014 | 360 | 168 | 192 | 89 | 925 | 38.6 |
| 2013 | 377 | 184 | 193 | 88.1 | 933 | 40.2 |
| 2012 | 414 | 205 | 209 | 87.5 | 940 | 40.5 |
| 2011 | 416 | 203 | 213 | 87.5 | 938 | 41.5 |
| 2010 | 417 | 211 | 206 | - | 938 | 41.6 |
| 2009 | 378 | 188 | 190 | - | 994 | 39.6 |
| 2008 | 385 | 196 | 189 | - | 994 | 40.2 |
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.