Dungog High School
We are committed to building strong foundations in education.
About the school
Dungog High School is a regional comprehensive high school located within 50 kilometres of Newcastle, serving students from the town of Dungog, its surrounding villages, and rural areas. As a partner school in the Dungog and District Learning Community, it ensures continuity of education from kindergarten to the Higher School Certificate (HSC). The school boasts a proud history of academic, cultural, and sporting achievements, underpinned by core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Personal Best, which reflect the expectations of self-management and achievement among its students.
The curriculum at Dungog High School is designed to accommodate the interests and needs of its diverse student body, offering a blend of traditional academic subjects, creative arts, and vocational courses. This flexibility allows students to pursue educational pathways that align with their individual goals. Additionally, the school's co-curricular program features a broad array of activities, including choir, cattle judging, debating, and sports coaching, catering to various student interests.
Dungog High School's dedicated staff are well-equipped to support students, including those with learning needs, through specialist resources available in mainstream classes and a purpose-built Special Education facility. The school excels in providing guidance for career choices and personal welfare, emphasising resilience. Facilities at Dungog High School are modern and conducive to learning, featuring comprehensive wi-fi coverage and specialised areas for vocational education and training (VET) courses, such as Hospitality and Construction.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today! Enrol now.
Our vision: Dungog High School is a cohesive learning community dedicated to ensuring every student is known, valued, and cared for, promoting resilience, equity, and excellence.
Location & Catchment Area
- Dungog High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Dungog Public School 1.2 km
- B Glen William Public School 15.0 km
- C Stroud Road Public School 17.9 km
- D Stroud Public School 20.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 566 (283 girls, 283 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 565.2
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 937 (percentile 20)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 51% / 32% / 13% / 5%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 120
- Indigenous students
- 18%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 2%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 52.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 15.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 103 |
| Year 8 | 123 |
| Year 9 | 110 |
| Year 10 | 98 |
| Year 11 | 75 |
| Year 12 | 57 |
| Total | 566 |
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 | 566 | 283 | 283 | - | 937 | 52.3 |
| 2024 | 586 | 295 | 291 | 81.6 | 944 | 54.3 |
| 2023 | 589 | 304 | 285 | 85.1 | 954 | 52 |
| 2022 | 567 | 282 | 285 | 81.4 | 937 | 51.9 |
| 2021 | 599 | 310 | 289 | 87.1 | 947 | 51.2 |
| 2020 | 605 | 320 | 285 | - | 954 | 51.3 |
| 2019 | 633 | 322 | 311 | 87.4 | 954 | 53 |
| 2018 | 622 | 321 | 301 | 88.3 | 940 | 51.6 |
| 2017 | 658 | 340 | 318 | 90.8 | 947 | 52.7 |
| 2016 | 682 | 348 | 334 | 90.7 | 949 | 52.5 |
| 2015 | 678 | 362 | 316 | 91.2 | 955 | 51.8 |
| 2014 | 657 | 350 | 307 | 91.1 | 965 | 52.2 |
| 2013 | 627 | 328 | 299 | 91.1 | 975 | 49.7 |
| 2012 | 627 | 326 | 301 | 89.5 | 969 | 50 |
| 2011 | 648 | 337 | 311 | 88 | 972 | 50.8 |
| 2010 | 662 | 334 | 328 | - | 975 | 51.4 |
| 2009 | 677 | 323 | 354 | - | 1026 | 52.7 |
| 2008 | 719 | 336 | 383 | - | 1026 | 55 |
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.