About the school
Corowa High School is a dynamic learning institution with excellent facilities and a fine reputation for providing outstanding education to the young people of the southern Riverina. Proudly comprehensive, the school caters to an energetic and diverse rural community, offering a broad curriculum and special programs that meet the learning, emotional, and social needs of all students.
Curriculum and Programs
The school is dedicated to fostering a modern, student-centred curriculum that is technology-rich and responsive to student needs. Professional, university-educated teachers work diligently to encourage students to develop a love of learning and a desire to succeed. A Year 7 Extension Class has been established to meet the demands of motivated and talented students, providing an appropriately broadened, extended, and accelerated curriculum.
Student Growth and Opportunities
Corowa High School has a strong commitment to the intellectual, physical, and emotional growth of its students, guiding them to become caring and responsible adults. The school offers unique and flexible pathways for Higher School Certificate students, ensuring a wide subject choice and exceptional student leadership and engagement programs that focus on building confidence and resilience.
Community Engagement
The school actively connects with the local community and partner primary schools through the successful Bpangerang Learning Community and has received multiple accolades for its achievements, including recognition as a model rural school in High Potential and Gifted and Talented Education. The high standards of the school have been demonstrated through numerous awards, highlighting its commitment to excellence in education and student achievement.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Corowa High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Corowa Public School 1.2 km
- B Corowa South Public School 3.1 km
- C Lowesdale Public School 15.3 km
- D Howlong Public School 23.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 291 (129 girls, 162 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 290.6
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 975 (percentile 36)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 45% / 32% / 16% / 7%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 110
- Indigenous students
- 4%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 8%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 35.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 11.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 58 |
| Year 8 | 67 |
| Year 9 | 55 |
| Year 10 | 51 |
| Year 11 | 29 |
| Year 12 | 31 |
| Total | 291 |
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 | 291 | 129 | 162 | - | 975 | 35.8 |
| 2024 | 294 | 138 | 156 | 84 | 969 | 37.8 |
| 2023 | 305 | 149 | 156 | 81.6 | 974 | 36.2 |
| 2022 | 317 | 159 | 158 | 81.6 | 964 | 34.1 |
| 2021 | 338 | 187 | 151 | 85.9 | 970 | 34.7 |
| 2020 | 340 | 182 | 158 | - | 970 | 32.7 |
| 2019 | 309 | 153 | 156 | 86.3 | 970 | 31.2 |
| 2018 | 312 | 156 | 156 | 89.1 | 957 | 30.7 |
| 2017 | 321 | 157 | 164 | 89.2 | 970 | 34.2 |
| 2016 | 349 | 166 | 183 | 89.5 | 958 | 35.9 |
| 2015 | 373 | 178 | 195 | 90.7 | 972 | 35.9 |
| 2014 | 436 | 215 | 221 | 91.5 | 981 | 38.5 |
| 2013 | 474 | 239 | 235 | 91.4 | 975 | 40.9 |
| 2012 | 515 | 258 | 257 | 90.1 | 996 | 42 |
| 2011 | 512 | 251 | 261 | 89.8 | 988 | 42 |
| 2010 | 542 | 276 | 266 | - | 992 | 42.7 |
| 2009 | 513 | 245 | 268 | - | 995 | 41.9 |
| 2008 | 483 | 241 | 242 | - | 995 | 40.9 |
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.