About the school
Wagga Wagga High School (WWHS), established in 1912, is a large co-educational, inclusive high school located in Wagga Wagga, Australia. The school serves a diverse student population with an enrolment of 1,054 students in 2016, including 79 Indigenous students and over 70 students from English as a second language backgrounds, reflecting a rich tapestry of cultures with nearly 40 languages spoken on campus. Known as 'the high school on the hill', WWHS has a robust academic framework featuring selective classes from Years 7 to 10, alongside dedicated vocational education programs. The school's extensive curriculum caters to a variety of learning needs, supported by a proactive learning support team and inclusive education initiatives for students with disabilities.
Programs and Facilities
Wagga Wagga High School is committed to nurturing student potential through various programs such as a strong Performing Arts initiative and an exceptional vocational education programme. The school promotes a Positive Behaviour for Learning ethos, emphasizing core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Challenge. These values are reflected in a supportive welfare system designed to enhance student wellbeing. Excellent facilities include a Trade Training Centre, a commercial kitchen with a student-run café, a sprawling ten-hectare farm dedicated to rural education, a gymnasium, and well-maintained grounds that facilitate a productive learning atmosphere.
Community Engagement
WWHS maintains close ties with primary schools, Charles Sturt University, the Riverina Institute of TAFE, and the broader community. The dedicated teaching and administrative staff, along with an active Parents & Citizens Association, work collaboratively to ensure that every student receives a well-rounded education and is prepared for future challenges.
Mission
At Wagga Wagga High School, we create an environment where teachers and students show respect, behave responsibly and embrace challenges in all areas of school life.
Location & Catchment Area
- Wagga Wagga High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A The Bidgee School 24 m
- B Willans Hill School 502 m
- C South Wagga Public School 614 m
- D Turvey Park Public School 806 m
- E Mount Austin Public School 1.7 km
- F Sturt Public School 1.8 km
- G Wagga Wagga Public School 1.9 km
- H Shepherds Park School 1.9 km
- I Mount Austin High School 2.2 km
- J Kooringal High School 2.6 km
- K Kooringal Public School 2.8 km
- L Ashmont Public School 2.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 818 (406 girls, 412 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 816.2
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 960 (percentile 29)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 44% / 29% / 17% / 10%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 112
- Indigenous students
- 13%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 23%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 68.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 16.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 149 |
| Year 8 | 141 |
| Year 9 | 164 |
| Year 10 | 157 |
| Year 11 | 115 |
| Year 12 | 92 |
| Total | 818 |
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 | 818 | 406 | 412 | - | 960 | 68.6 |
| 2024 | 865 | 422 | 443 | 81.3 | 963 | 74.9 |
| 2023 | 925 | 476 | 449 | 81.2 | 969 | 76.1 |
| 2022 | 961 | 477 | 484 | 77.9 | 958 | 76.4 |
| 2021 | 952 | 501 | 451 | 84.1 | 964 | 75.3 |
| 2020 | 988 | 518 | 470 | - | 968 | 77.2 |
| 2019 | 1,038 | 537 | 501 | 88.7 | 973 | 78.7 |
| 2018 | 1,044 | 526 | 518 | 87.7 | 981 | 78.4 |
| 2017 | 1,075 | 516 | 559 | 90 | 977 | 78 |
| 2016 | 1,046 | 505 | 541 | 90.5 | 983 | 76.9 |
| 2015 | 1,016 | 501 | 515 | 90.7 | 977 | 75.9 |
| 2014 | 1,031 | 503 | 528 | 89.8 | 978 | 77.2 |
| 2013 | 1,020 | 506 | 514 | 90.2 | 986 | 74.6 |
| 2012 | 1,039 | 520 | 519 | 89.4 | 994 | 74.3 |
| 2011 | 1,058 | 545 | 513 | 89.8 | 987 | 76.2 |
| 2010 | 1,022 | 530 | 492 | - | 989 | 76.1 |
| 2009 | 1,000 | 533 | 467 | - | 1009 | 75.9 |
| 2008 | 1,003 | 518 | 485 | - | 1009 | 76.1 |
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.