About the school
Glen Innes High School is a comprehensive, co-educational high school serving students from Years 7 to 12, located in a diverse rural setting in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, approximately 100km from Armidale. The school is dedicated to providing high-quality learning opportunities, facilitated by highly trained and experienced teachers who deliver a broad curriculum across various subjects, including academics, sports, music, drama, visual arts, photography, agriculture, and vocational education and training.
Recognised for its student achievements, Glen Innes High School excels in the Higher School Certificate, School Certificate, and National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy. The school maintains strong connections with the local community through active participation in the Parents and Citizens Association, the School Council, and numerous vocational opportunities such as student traineeships and apprenticeships. Additionally, an intensive student welfare policy is in place to ensure the well-being of all students, and governance is promoted through a robust Student Representative Council (SRC).
The pride held by the local community for the school is evident in the ongoing support for its various programs and initiatives aimed at fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where students can thrive. With a commitment to personalised support, Glen Innes High School works collaboratively with families to develop plans that cater to each student's unique learning needs.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Glen Innes High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Glen Innes Public School 1.0 km
- B Glen Innes West Infants School 1.9 km
- C Red Range Public School 15.4 km
- D Deepwater Public School 35.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 434 (215 girls, 219 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 433.6
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 926 (percentile 17)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 51% / 28% / 14% / 7%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 123
- Indigenous students
- 22%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 4%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 42.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 11.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 72 |
| Year 8 | 94 |
| Year 9 | 76 |
| Year 10 | 96 |
| Year 11 | 56 |
| Year 12 | 40 |
| Total | 434 |
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 | 434 | 215 | 219 | - | 926 | 42.5 |
| 2024 | 459 | 223 | 236 | 74.5 | 932 | 42.8 |
| 2023 | 467 | 228 | 239 | 76.4 | 945 | 45.8 |
| 2022 | 467 | 227 | 240 | 78.4 | 945 | 45.4 |
| 2021 | 456 | 230 | 226 | 80.7 | 942 | 45.7 |
| 2020 | 476 | 242 | 234 | - | 941 | 43.3 |
| 2019 | 481 | 254 | 227 | 87 | 943 | 44.6 |
| 2018 | 476 | 267 | 209 | 87.3 | 945 | 42.9 |
| 2017 | 509 | 273 | 236 | 86.2 | 948 | 43 |
| 2016 | 495 | 264 | 231 | 87.4 | 942 | 42.2 |
| 2015 | 486 | 244 | 242 | 88.7 | 941 | 43.3 |
| 2014 | 501 | 247 | 254 | 86.9 | 941 | 40.7 |
| 2013 | 510 | 236 | 274 | 87 | 951 | 43 |
| 2012 | 512 | 252 | 260 | 85.7 | 951 | 44.2 |
| 2011 | 522 | 261 | 261 | 88.1 | 941 | 43.2 |
| 2010 | 560 | 282 | 278 | - | 945 | 45.1 |
| 2009 | 554 | 269 | 285 | - | 1010 | 44.2 |
| 2008 | 541 | 264 | 277 | - | 1010 | 43.9 |
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.