Yass High School
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
About the school
Yass High School is a comprehensive public school established in 1958, serving the growing urban and rural community of Yass, which increasingly includes commuters from Canberra. With an enrolment of over 500 students as of 2016, the school offers a full curriculum with extensive academic and vocational options leading to the Higher School Certificate (HSC). Yass High is known for its strong emphasis on agriculture, sports, music, arts, and cultural experiences, developed through solid community ties.
Facilities and Programs
The school's state-of-the-art Integrated Learning spaces support project-based learning, while the Trade Skills Centre provides qualifications in various fields, including Hospitality, Construction, and Information Technology. Yass High School prides itself on its experienced staff and early career teachers, all of whom are dedicated professionals committed to adapting their teaching strategies to meet the needs of students in an ever-changing society.
Student Support and Wellbeing
Yass High places importance on student welfare and wellbeing, promoting values of 'Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and Learning.' The school has established rigorous support structures, including a comprehensive Student Leadership Program, Peer Support initiatives, and an effective program to ensure smooth transitions for new students from partner schools. The school encourages all students to take responsibility for their own learning and emphasizes the development of literacy, numeracy, and technological skills in a safe and harmonious environment.
Mission
At Yass High School we nurture staff and students to be respectful, inclusive and courageous lifelong learners who actively contribute to our local community.
Location & Catchment Area
- Yass High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Yass Public School 450 m
- B Berinba Public School 1.7 km
- C Bowning Public School 11.7 km
- D Murrumbateman Public School 18.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 557 (252 girls, 305 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 556.6
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 990 (percentile 42)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 34% / 31% / 23% / 11%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 98
- Indigenous students
- 10%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 4%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 50.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 14.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 109 |
| Year 8 | 104 |
| Year 9 | 109 |
| Year 10 | 104 |
| Year 11 | 74 |
| Year 12 | 57 |
| Total | 557 |
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 | 557 | 252 | 305 | - | 990 | 50.6 |
| 2024 | 532 | 247 | 285 | 82.4 | 997 | 47.9 |
| 2023 | 500 | 226 | 274 | 83.1 | 998 | 49.4 |
| 2022 | 499 | 235 | 264 | 80.9 | 996 | 47.5 |
| 2021 | 512 | 244 | 268 | 84.6 | 989 | 47.3 |
| 2020 | 530 | 273 | 257 | - | 986 | 49.5 |
| 2019 | 543 | 282 | 261 | 88.3 | 991 | 47.4 |
| 2018 | 531 | 263 | 268 | 88.5 | 989 | 47.5 |
| 2017 | 495 | 253 | 242 | 90.1 | 982 | 45.7 |
| 2016 | 479 | 244 | 235 | 89.4 | 983 | 45.9 |
| 2015 | 484 | 237 | 247 | 90.4 | 979 | 46.4 |
| 2014 | 472 | 233 | 239 | 89.8 | 977 | 43.1 |
| 2013 | 449 | 229 | 220 | 88.9 | 977 | 42.8 |
| 2012 | 480 | 246 | 234 | 87.6 | 967 | 42.9 |
| 2011 | 487 | 242 | 245 | 88.7 | 968 | 42.8 |
| 2010 | 472 | 248 | 224 | - | 965 | 41.3 |
| 2009 | 438 | 214 | 224 | - | 1004 | 39.6 |
| 2008 | 408 | 196 | 212 | - | 1004 | 39 |
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.