Warialda High School
Providing advantage through diverse educational opportunities.
About the school
Warialda High School is a comprehensive coeducational school located in Warialda, serving students from Year 7 to Year 12. With an enrolment of approximately 200 full-time students and around thirty part-time mature-aged students, the school draws attendees from the township and surrounding villages, some up to eighty kilometres away. The school community is dedicated to fostering independent and responsible citizenship through a balanced and relevant curriculum delivered within a caring and stimulating environment.
Educational Offerings
The school prides itself on offering a wide range of subjects, aiming to prepare students for future pathways, whether in the workforce, higher education, or alternative learning contexts. Many students graduate with both a Higher School Certificate and industry-recognised competencies. Additionally, students are encouraged to engage in a variety of academic, cultural, vocational, and sporting activities, ensuring that all forms of learning are valued and supported.
Community Engagement
A strong Parents and Citizens Association plays an active role in the school’s decision-making processes, maintaining a close relationship between the school, its primary partners, and the local community. This collaboration enhances the educational experience by providing a robust support network for students and families alike.
Commitment to Quality Teaching
Quality teaching is a pivotal focus at Warialda High School, with an emphasis on empowering students through diverse educational experiences. The school's vision includes fostering a safe and inclusive environment where all students can thrive academically, socially, and personally, preparing them to be well-rounded citizens and successful individuals.
Mission
We are committed to providing all our students with a wide range of educational opportunities, in preparation for lifelong learning.
Location & Catchment Area
- Warialda High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Warialda Public School 681 m
- B Gravesend Public School 23.8 km
- C Delungra Public School 27.3 km
- D Bingara Central School 35.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 199 (95 girls, 104 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 197.4
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 900 (percentile 11)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 64% / 23% / 10% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 133
- Indigenous students
- 20%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 3%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 23.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 6.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 43 |
| Year 8 | 45 |
| Year 9 | 36 |
| Year 10 | 36 |
| Year 11 | 19 |
| Year 12 | 20 |
| Total | 199 |
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 | 199 | 95 | 104 | - | 900 | 23.4 |
| 2024 | 181 | 88 | 93 | 81.9 | 921 | 20.6 |
| 2023 | 173 | 80 | 93 | 80.3 | 917 | 22.3 |
| 2022 | 167 | 83 | 84 | 81.7 | 914 | 22.5 |
| 2021 | 161 | 82 | 79 | 83 | 904 | 21.5 |
| 2020 | 158 | 76 | 82 | - | 909 | 21.5 |
| 2019 | 166 | 86 | 80 | 85.6 | 901 | 21.5 |
| 2018 | 182 | 96 | 86 | 80.9 | 915 | 21.5 |
| 2017 | 181 | 95 | 86 | 86 | 911 | 21.1 |
| 2016 | 187 | 100 | 87 | 84 | 907 | 22 |
| 2015 | 190 | 101 | 89 | 83 | 905 | 22 |
| 2014 | 186 | 95 | 91 | 85.2 | 915 | 21.7 |
| 2013 | 200 | 102 | 98 | 85.7 | 927 | 22.6 |
| 2012 | 194 | 101 | 93 | 84.5 | 947 | 22.1 |
| 2011 | 210 | 112 | 98 | 87.2 | 950 | 22.3 |
| 2010 | 227 | 130 | 97 | - | 955 | 23.3 |
| 2009 | 237 | 135 | 102 | - | 992 | 25 |
| 2008 | 266 | 141 | 125 | - | 992 | 26 |
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.