Coonabarabran High School

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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

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%
Indigenous students
31%
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.

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