Chatham High School

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Every student is known, valued and encouraged to achieve their personal best.

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About the school

Chatham High School is a welcoming large comprehensive school located in Taree, catering to the local town and its adjacent rural and coastal areas. The school community strives to meet the diverse needs of all students, providing a safe and friendly learning environment. It is supported by experienced and dedicated staff known for their caring attitude, alongside a robust welfare structure that underpins all educational programs.

Curriculum and Opportunities

Chatham High School offers a broad curriculum, featuring a mix of academic subjects and vocational training, including an alternative timetable for senior students that expands access to Technical And Further Education (TAFE) courses. The school is proud of its award-winning vocational subjects which provide practical job training. Students also participate in diverse cultural and sporting activities, enhancing their overall educational experience.

Facilities and Support

Excellent physical and technological facilities ensure students have easy access to quality learning resources. As a Priority Schools Program and National Partnerships school, Chatham High School is dedicated to enhancing literacy and numeracy skills across its student body. Additionally, the school features a Support Unit that offers a comprehensive range of services for students with special needs.

The school is also engaged in community efforts, promoting partnerships with local industry to provide work experience opportunities for its students. Chatham High School embodies a culture of respect, curiosity and teamwork, aiming to develop confident and capable adults ready for the future.

Mission

At Chatham High School we strive to provide quality teaching and active learning in a supportive environment where every student is known, valued and cared for. We aim to develop a shared responsibility for learning across our diverse community by establishing a school culture that is welcoming and built upon high expectations.

Location & Catchment Area

  • Chatham High School

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
493 (212 girls, 281 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
491.6
ICSEA What does this mean?
814 (percentile 3)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
75% / 19% / 5% / 1%
Indigenous students
47%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
53.4
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
16.8

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Year 7 93
Year 8 100
Year 9 83
Year 10 101
Year 11 68
Year 12 48
Total 493

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 493 212 281 - 814 53.4
2024 518 213 305 68.2 824 54
2023 491 218 273 68.4 821 53.7
2022 531 260 271 64.6 828 54.9
2021 514 245 269 69.5 827 56.2
2020 521 262 259 - 840 56.4
2019 569 282 287 74.9 844 56.7
2018 569 272 297 75.9 858 54
2017 584 297 287 78.8 857 55.9
2016 651 338 313 78.4 872 57.6
2015 662 320 342 77.8 881 57.5
2014 644 301 343 78.4 874 57.2
2013 657 315 342 80 872 57.2
2012 658 315 343 79 884 57.1
2011 723 342 381 79 881 58.5
2010 739 351 388 - 886 59.4
2009 742 357 385 - 928 62.3
2008 809 394 415 - 928 64.2

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.

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