About the school
Coonamble High School operates as a Connected Communities, comprehensive, co-educational school located in a rural context 160 km north of Dubbo, serving a population of approximately 3000. The school has an enrolment of 200 students, with 66% identifying as Indigenous. Coonamble High School adopts a holistic approach to education, prioritising both wellbeing and learning in a student-centred environment that embraces 21st-century pedagogy. The school prides itself on fostering a diverse community of learners, emphasising respect for all individuals and celebrating the rich diversity of its students.
Educational Environment
As a Connected Communities school, Coonamble High School collaborates with its broader community to ensure a forward-thinking educational experience that supports students in achieving outstanding outcomes. The school operates within a culture of high expectations, not only for students but also for staff, families, and the wider community.
Facilities and Programs
Coonamble High School has implemented various programs to enhance the learning environment, including upgraded classroom facilities through the Cooler Classrooms project and participation in large-scale lighting upgrades. Such initiatives are designed to create healthier, more engaging learning spaces that positively impact student outcomes. The school continuously evaluates its facilities and accommodation needs to ensure it meets the evolving educational requirements of its students.
Enrolment at Coonamble High School is open to all, with a commitment to inclusivity and support for all families. The school provides a wide range of subjects and extracurricular opportunities that empower students to explore their passions and develop necessary skills for future success.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Coonamble High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Coonamble Public School 504 m
- B Gulargambone Central School 42.6 km
- C Quambone Public School 49.6 km
- D Baradine Central School 64.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 161 (80 girls, 81 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 161
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 733 (percentile 2)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 82% / 13% / 5% / 0%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 176
- Indigenous students
- 82%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 4%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 31.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 13.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 40 |
| Year 8 | 33 |
| Year 9 | 27 |
| Year 10 | 30 |
| Year 11 | 14 |
| Year 12 | 17 |
| Total | 161 |
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 | 161 | 80 | 81 | - | 733 | 31.7 |
| 2024 | 184 | 96 | 88 | 70.4 | 752 | 37.3 |
| 2023 | 181 | 92 | 89 | 73.9 | 763 | 37.3 |
| 2022 | 187 | 90 | 97 | 65 | 785 | 31.5 |
| 2021 | 203 | 98 | 105 | 68.6 | 770 | 31.1 |
| 2020 | 211 | 110 | 101 | - | 776 | 31.1 |
| 2019 | 191 | 97 | 94 | 74.5 | 766 | 31.1 |
| 2018 | 213 | 112 | 101 | 75 | 770 | 28.9 |
| 2017 | 208 | 104 | 104 | 79.2 | 791 | 28.7 |
| 2016 | 218 | 107 | 111 | 76.4 | 811 | 29.3 |
| 2015 | 196 | 106 | 90 | 72.1 | 779 | 26.8 |
| 2014 | 199 | 105 | 94 | 75.7 | 776 | 28.3 |
| 2013 | 199 | 107 | 92 | 79 | 800 | 28.6 |
| 2012 | 221 | 121 | 100 | 77.2 | 754 | 29.7 |
| 2011 | 195 | 115 | 80 | 77 | 763 | 28.6 |
| 2010 | 203 | 104 | 99 | - | 733 | 28.2 |
| 2009 | 232 | 125 | 107 | - | 727 | 30 |
| 2008 | 248 | 139 | 109 | - | 727 | 31.9 |
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.