About the school
Leeton High School is a well-established rural high school located in Leeton, offering a comprehensive curriculum to a diverse student learning community. With strong traditions in academic, cultural, and sporting endeavours, the school aims to expand these offerings each year. The motto, 'Qui non proficit, deficit', translates to 'those who do not profit [by what we offer], lose', reflecting the school's commitment to ensure that every student is engaged and supported.
Cultural Diversity
Though Leeton High School serves a predominantly homogeneous community, it is enriched by a diversity of cultural backgrounds, particularly among its students and parents, with significant representation of Italian and Aboriginal heritage. The school sets an expectation for Aboriginal students to continue their education into the senior years and to achieve success, fostering an inclusive educational environment.
Community Engagement
Leeton High School prides itself on building strong relationships with families and the wider community. The school employs a variety of teaching methods and inclusive strategies to meet diverse learning needs, ensuring every student can reach their potential. This community involvement is integral to the school's approach, as it works closely with parents to support student learning through tailored plans that promote individual growth and achievement.
The school continues to invest in facilities and programmes that enhance the educational experience, providing a safe and supportive atmosphere where all students can thrive.
Mission
Leeton High School aims to create an environment where students can grow, learn and belong inspiring a culture of continuous improvement and high expectations. Our school is dedicated to identifying, understanding, and implementing a variety of explicit teaching methods and inclusive teaching strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
Location & Catchment Area
- Leeton High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Leeton Public School 140 m
- B Parkview Public School 1.9 km
- C Gralee School 1.9 km
- D Yanco Public School 5.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 458 (234 girls, 224 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 457.2
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 908 (percentile 12)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 60% / 25% / 11% / 5%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 138
- Indigenous students
- 22%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 13%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 45.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 12.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 92 |
| Year 8 | 94 |
| Year 9 | 90 |
| Year 10 | 77 |
| Year 11 | 62 |
| Year 12 | 43 |
| Total | 458 |
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 | 458 | 234 | 224 | - | 908 | 45.8 |
| 2024 | 448 | 229 | 219 | 77.7 | 907 | 46 |
| 2023 | 414 | 220 | 194 | 76 | 911 | 47.9 |
| 2022 | 448 | 233 | 215 | 73.6 | 915 | 48 |
| 2021 | 464 | 237 | 227 | 79.9 | 918 | 48.2 |
| 2020 | 463 | 239 | 224 | - | 923 | 46.7 |
| 2019 | 467 | 242 | 225 | 84.9 | 927 | 46.5 |
| 2018 | 465 | 248 | 217 | 85.4 | 933 | 42.9 |
| 2017 | 430 | 225 | 205 | 86 | 925 | 41.5 |
| 2016 | 443 | 236 | 207 | 85.7 | 922 | 43.2 |
| 2015 | 471 | 251 | 220 | 83.3 | 906 | 41.5 |
| 2014 | 455 | 227 | 228 | 84 | 925 | 41.2 |
| 2013 | 434 | 211 | 223 | 86.9 | 916 | 40.2 |
| 2012 | 437 | 205 | 232 | 85.5 | 921 | 41 |
| 2011 | 456 | 216 | 240 | 83.6 | 918 | 41.9 |
| 2010 | 454 | 217 | 237 | - | 921 | 41.7 |
| 2009 | 495 | 234 | 261 | - | 973 | 44.3 |
| 2008 | 508 | 255 | 253 | - | 973 | 43.8 |
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.