Cootamundra High School
Respect - Responsibility - Excellence
About the school
Cootamundra High School is located in the country town of Cootamundra, New South Wales, serving a population of around 6000 people. It draws students from Cootamundra and nearby villages such as Stockinbingal, Wallendbeen, Bethungra, and Muttama. The school boasts an established reputation for academic, sporting, and cultural success, alongside strong ties with the local community.
The school is committed to fostering a safe educational environment that encourages excellence and promotes a life of value. Cootamundra High provides a broad curriculum, featuring an extensive Vocational Education and Training (VET) program in collaboration with local TAFE facilities. Students are continually encouraged to engage in their education, supported by comprehensive welfare and educational programs.
Cootamundra High School is part of the Low SES School Communities National Partnerships, focusing on enhancing literacy, numeracy, and the transition from school to work, along with teacher professional development. Additionally, the school implements the Positive Behaviour for Learning Program, based on core values: RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, and EXCELLENCE, which are integrated into all aspects of school life.
The school also fosters successful links with the local community through work experience programs and community service initiatives, ensuring students gain invaluable experiences and connections with their surroundings.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Cootamundra High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A E A Southee Public School 743 m
- B Cootamundra Public School 962 m
- C Stockinbingal Public School 19.6 km
- D Wombat Public School 31.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 203 (95 girls, 108 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 202.2
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 902 (percentile 11)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 64% / 24% / 9% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 149
- Indigenous students
- 22%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 6%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 27
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 9.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 27 |
| Year 8 | 39 |
| Year 9 | 44 |
| Year 10 | 36 |
| Year 11 | 40 |
| Year 12 | 17 |
| Total | 203 |
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 | 203 | 95 | 108 | - | 902 | 27 |
| 2024 | 215 | 103 | 112 | 81.7 | 919 | 32.2 |
| 2023 | 241 | 119 | 122 | 79.3 | 919 | 32.2 |
| 2022 | 271 | 124 | 147 | 76.7 | 924 | 32.1 |
| 2021 | 285 | 126 | 159 | 82 | 931 | 33.6 |
| 2020 | 298 | 134 | 164 | - | 927 | 34.2 |
| 2019 | 326 | 154 | 172 | 84.4 | 932 | 34 |
| 2018 | 295 | 144 | 151 | 86.6 | 919 | 33.1 |
| 2017 | 304 | 148 | 156 | 89 | 920 | 33.5 |
| 2016 | 293 | 147 | 146 | 88.1 | 916 | 32.9 |
| 2015 | 307 | 152 | 155 | 89.4 | 928 | 33.8 |
| 2014 | 322 | 159 | 163 | 88.8 | 928 | 34.5 |
| 2013 | 346 | 172 | 174 | 93.7 | 933 | 35.2 |
| 2012 | 357 | 173 | 184 | 92 | 948 | 37.1 |
| 2011 | 371 | 185 | 186 | 90.1 | 937 | 38.1 |
| 2010 | 409 | 202 | 207 | - | 939 | 39 |
| 2009 | 396 | 195 | 201 | - | 987 | 38.2 |
| 2008 | 383 | 189 | 194 | - | 987 | 35.8 |
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.