About the school
Cowra High School is a quality, comprehensive and inclusive high school situated in a rural community, with an enrolment of approximately 550 students. The school is committed to fostering an environment where every student is supported to learn, grow, and succeed. It provides progressive educational programs tailored by its well-qualified and dedicated staff, enjoying a tradition of high academic achievement and offering opportunities for gifted and talented students. Cowra High School boasts a broad curriculum with access to vocational courses through the local TAFE College, while also gaining recognition in various domains including sport, music, art, and student support programs.
Community Engagement
Cowra High School is deeply integrated into the local community, establishing strong connections with local businesses and organisations. This collaboration is evident through initiatives like a long-standing student exchange program with Seikei High School in Tokyo, along with various cultural visits and exchanges. The school is an active member of the Lachlan Valley Learning Community, focusing on a seamless transition from Kindergarten through to Year 12 alongside its partner primary schools.
Student Support and Programs
The school places a strong emphasis on Aboriginal education and operates a well-structured student welfare network, catering to special needs students through its Support Unit. With a focus on whole school development, current professional learning areas include numeracy, literacy, student engagement, and improving teacher quality. Cowra High School's comprehensive education approach ensures that all students are equipped for their future success and personal growth.
Mission
Through quality teaching, Cowra High School seeks to prepare students to fulfil their potential and pursue excellence in all fields of endeavour. We value culture and positive self-worth to empower students to lead purposeful lives by contributing to local and global communities to succeed in a dynamic world.
Location & Catchment Area
- Cowra High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Mulyan Public School 921 m
- B Holman Place School 1.2 km
- C Cowra Public School 2.4 km
- D Holmwood Public School 6.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 439 (206 girls, 233 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 438.6
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 884 (percentile 8)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 62% / 24% / 11% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 137
- Indigenous students
- 29%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 6%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 47.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 16.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 90 |
| Year 8 | 73 |
| Year 9 | 86 |
| Year 10 | 81 |
| Year 11 | 53 |
| Year 12 | 56 |
| Total | 439 |
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 | 439 | 206 | 233 | - | 884 | 47.3 |
| 2024 | 442 | 211 | 231 | 73.4 | 898 | 50.2 |
| 2023 | 457 | 226 | 231 | 75.3 | 897 | 49.7 |
| 2022 | 507 | 244 | 263 | 75.9 | 900 | 49 |
| 2021 | 522 | 254 | 268 | 80.1 | 922 | 49.8 |
| 2020 | 531 | 254 | 277 | - | 926 | 47.9 |
| 2019 | 536 | 273 | 263 | 84.2 | 923 | 47.8 |
| 2018 | 523 | 265 | 258 | 84.8 | 921 | 48 |
| 2017 | 549 | 291 | 258 | 88.1 | 907 | 49.9 |
| 2016 | 584 | 314 | 270 | 86.1 | 914 | 52.2 |
| 2015 | 649 | 342 | 307 | 86 | 905 | 53.8 |
| 2014 | 677 | 366 | 311 | 89.9 | 916 | 55.7 |
| 2013 | 673 | 354 | 319 | 89.9 | 924 | 58.6 |
| 2012 | 724 | 366 | 358 | 88.7 | 927 | 59.1 |
| 2011 | 723 | 355 | 368 | 88.9 | 926 | 57.5 |
| 2010 | 729 | 347 | 382 | - | 925 | 56.9 |
| 2009 | 744 | 371 | 373 | - | 950 | 57.6 |
| 2008 | 786 | 389 | 397 | - | 950 | 59.8 |
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.