Cowra High School

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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

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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%
Indigenous students
29%
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.

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