Narrandera High School
Perseverando - "strength to keep moving forward, grow stronger and turn obstacles into opportunities for success"
About the school
Narrandera High School is a growing public comprehensive secondary school located in Narrandera, offering education to students from Year 7 to Year 12. The school is committed to fostering excellence in a safe and supportive learning environment, promoting personal achievement and success among its students. It features a robust curriculum enriched with technology and contemporary assessment methods, aiming to cater to the diverse educational needs of all learners.
Academic Excellence
The school's curriculum is designed to challenge and excite students, with a strong emphasis on quality teaching delivered by a dedicated and professional staff. Narrandera High School encourages participation in a breadth of extracurricular activities, including a wide range of sports and cultural pursuits. This engagement not only aids in personal development but also fosters a tradition of community service, with students frequently participating in fundraising for various charities.
Support Services
To further enhance student learning, Narrandera High School has incorporated a Clontarf Academy and an Intervention Centre on-site, ensuring personalised learning experiences. The school prides itself on being a successful Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) institution, focusing on restorative practices and nurturing positive relationships amongst students and staff.
Community Engagement
Moving forward, the school’s initiatives include ALARM, which promotes strong professional learning communities among educators while utilising data to enhance teaching practices. The school believes in building robust partnerships with the community, underlining its commitment to supporting each student in their educational journey. Overall, Narrandera High School stands as a vibrant and inclusive educational institution dedicated to preparing its students for future success.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Narrandera High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Narrandera East Infants School 687 m
- B Narrandera Public School 1.8 km
- C Yanco Agricultural High School 20.9 km
- D Yanco Public School 21.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 299 (153 girls, 146 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 298.4
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 889 (percentile 9)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 58% / 27% / 12% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 134
- Indigenous students
- 30%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 6%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 35.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 10.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 58 |
| Year 8 | 57 |
| Year 9 | 54 |
| Year 10 | 61 |
| Year 11 | 39 |
| Year 12 | 30 |
| Total | 299 |
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 | 299 | 153 | 146 | - | 889 | 35.8 |
| 2024 | 308 | 160 | 148 | 77.4 | 886 | 38.5 |
| 2023 | 329 | 169 | 160 | 80.4 | 890 | 38.5 |
| 2022 | 346 | 177 | 169 | 81.2 | 904 | 37.8 |
| 2021 | 321 | 170 | 151 | 85.9 | 903 | 37.3 |
| 2020 | 340 | 181 | 159 | - | 905 | 36.1 |
| 2019 | 304 | 156 | 148 | 87.6 | 911 | 34.9 |
| 2018 | 269 | 141 | 128 | 85.5 | 899 | 31.9 |
| 2017 | 262 | 136 | 126 | 83.4 | 888 | 31 |
| 2016 | 250 | 128 | 122 | 83.7 | 872 | 30.6 |
| 2015 | 250 | 129 | 121 | 79.7 | 891 | 32.4 |
| 2014 | 253 | 125 | 128 | 81.3 | 881 | 32.8 |
| 2013 | 287 | 138 | 149 | 84.3 | 897 | 33.2 |
| 2012 | 299 | 140 | 159 | 84.2 | 899 | 33.3 |
| 2011 | 304 | 147 | 157 | 83.8 | 901 | 33.3 |
| 2010 | 299 | 152 | 147 | - | 911 | 32.9 |
| 2009 | 294 | 155 | 139 | - | 1010 | 31.8 |
| 2008 | 297 | 163 | 134 | - | 1010 | 31.5 |
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.