Mount Austin High School

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Respect, responsibility, commitment.

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About the school

Mount Austin High School is an inclusive, comprehensive public high school located in Wagga Wagga, focused intensely on teaching and learning. The school is committed to providing equal educational opportunities for all students, enabling them to plan for success in their chosen careers. A significant aspect of the school’s history is its strong involvement in sports, with numerous alumni having represented Australia in various disciplines.

Curriculum and Learning Model

Senior students engage in a compressed model of HSC delivery, undertaking three discrete subjects each year during their final years. This innovative approach caters to a wide range of student interests, resulting in high retention rates. Additionally, the Big Picture Education Academy offers a project-based learning model that integrates internships into the curriculum.

Facilities and Programs

Mount Austin High School features modern facilities, such as recently refurbished science laboratories and a Trade Training Centre that provides vocational education in Construction, Metals, Engineering, and Hospitality. The school promotes a healthy lifestyle through its fully equipped gymnasium and supports cultural pursuits with award-winning Hip Hop crews and Aboriginal dance groups.

Aboriginal Education and Community Engagement

The school takes pride in supporting over 200 Aboriginal students, with dedicated teams providing educational leadership and cultural understanding through the "8 Ways" of learning. Collaborations with local universities enhance educational opportunities for Aboriginal and low SES students. The school has established strong partnerships with community groups and local councils, fostering a culturally vibrant environment that values academic achievement.

Through its focus on respect, responsibility, and commitment, Mount Austin High School continues to serve its community, providing a high-quality education and a supportive environment for all students.

Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our school welcomes all students from all backgrounds. We help every child feel safe, included and ready to learn from their very first day.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
522 (247 girls, 275 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
522
ICSEA What does this mean?
822 (percentile 3)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
76% / 16% / 6% / 1%
Indigenous students
42%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
54.9
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
17.1

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Year 7 106
Year 8 118
Year 9 82
Year 10 100
Year 11 69
Year 12 47
Total 522

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 522 247 275 - 822 54.9
2024 496 250 246 71.8 829 55.7
2023 493 234 259 71.9 815 56
2022 530 271 259 71.4 816 55.3
2021 507 256 251 72.7 825 54.1
2020 492 244 248 - 821 52.9
2019 463 215 248 79.9 821 53.4
2018 429 190 239 81.1 807 50.7
2017 466 223 243 83.2 822 51.1
2016 473 222 251 84.5 819 53.2
2015 517 242 275 84.2 807 54.2
2014 550 265 285 81.1 812 54.2
2013 501 245 256 83.8 819 52.7
2012 490 234 256 79.4 845 52.7
2011 510 245 265 83.4 852 52.5
2010 559 260 299 - 861 55.9
2009 535 261 274 - 868 54.6
2008 553 281 272 - 868 53.9

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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