About the school
James Fallon High School is a comprehensive high school located in North Albury, catering to a diverse range of interests and abilities. The school is committed to excellence in academic, social, cultural, and sporting pursuits, providing students with various opportunities to thrive in a supportive environment. Notably, its performing arts program boasts a successful history, having received recognition in competitions such as Wakakirri, and the school excels in producing musicals and supporting creative and digital arts.
Beyond the classroom, students at James Fallon High School can participate in initiatives like the Bush Tukka hospitality program, specifically designed for Indigenous students, and the curriculum-based Cafe J, which operates within the school's trade training facilities. The school places a significant focus on Positive Behaviour for Learning, instilling core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Achievement in its students.
The school's strategic plan outlines goals for teaching, learning, and wellbeing, with an emphasis on enhancing the educational experience for both students and the wider school community. A dedicated staff, consisting of both new and experienced teachers, supports this mission through collaborative professional learning and strategic partnerships with the Albury educational community.
James Fallon High School aims to create a safe and inclusive environment where all students, regardless of their background or individual challenges, can achieve their personal best and evolve into responsible, adaptable citizens in a rapidly changing world. The school prides itself on a rich tapestry of cultural diversity and the continual support it provides for every learner.
Mission
- Our vision is to foster passionate, committed, resilient and engaged students, staff, parents and carers by empowering them as learners and creating a culture of inclusion within our diverse and strong community.
Location & Catchment Area
- James Fallon High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Wewak Street School 207 m
- B Kandeer School 244 m
- C Albury North Public School 535 m
- D Glenroy Public School 1.2 km
- E Albury High School 1.9 km
- F Hume Public School 2.0 km
- G Lavington Public School 2.5 km
- H Albury Public School 2.6 km
- I Lavington East Public School 2.9 km
- J Murray High School 3.2 km
- K Albury West Public School 3.6 km
- L Springdale Heights Public School 3.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 671 (346 girls, 325 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 660
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 905 (percentile 12)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 58% / 26% / 12% / 4%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 141
- Indigenous students
- 23%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 12%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 67.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 18.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 128 |
| Year 8 | 110 |
| Year 9 | 133 |
| Year 10 | 121 |
| Year 11 | 108 |
| Year 12 | 71 |
| Total | 671 |
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 | 671 | 346 | 325 | - | 905 | 67.3 |
| 2024 | 672 | 330 | 342 | 73.1 | 904 | 65.4 |
| 2023 | 649 | 320 | 329 | 72.4 | 913 | 66.5 |
| 2022 | 681 | 346 | 335 | 73.7 | 913 | 67.2 |
| 2021 | 737 | 373 | 364 | 77.1 | 902 | 68.2 |
| 2020 | 708 | 355 | 353 | - | 903 | 63.3 |
| 2019 | 738 | 363 | 375 | 79.4 | 903 | 62.7 |
| 2018 | 733 | 377 | 356 | 78.2 | 911 | 62.4 |
| 2017 | 722 | 370 | 352 | 85.8 | 920 | 59.5 |
| 2016 | 698 | 340 | 358 | 85.7 | 925 | 60.2 |
| 2015 | 681 | 336 | 345 | 85 | 939 | 58.9 |
| 2014 | 700 | 348 | 352 | 84.3 | 941 | 57.5 |
| 2013 | 703 | 356 | 347 | 84.3 | 945 | 56.9 |
| 2012 | 712 | 379 | 333 | 84.7 | 950 | 58.1 |
| 2011 | 695 | 361 | 334 | 85.4 | 949 | 59 |
| 2010 | 682 | 373 | 309 | - | 950 | 57.7 |
| 2009 | 650 | 361 | 289 | - | 983 | 56.3 |
| 2008 | 664 | 345 | 319 | - | 983 | 56.9 |
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.