About the school
Blayney High School offers a safe and caring environment that fosters responsible citizenship and supports the individual needs of each student. With strong pastoral care and leadership programs, the school ensures that every child is known and supported. The curriculum at Blayney High is diverse, providing quality academic, sporting, and creative arts programs to cater to a wide range of interests. The school prides itself on being a welcoming community institution, benefitting from strong parent support and communication, ensuring parents are informed and involved in their child's education.
The facilities at Blayney High are exceptional, featuring well-resourced technology facilities, a new science laboratory, hospitality areas, and a refurbished Industrial Arts facility, all supported by a $5 million Trade Training Centre grant. The school maintains an excellent student-computer ratio, enhancing its commitment to innovation and independence in technology use. Set in attractive grounds, Blayney High boasts a well-resourced library, gymnasium, agriculture areas, and sporting fields, providing ample opportunities for students to pursue their passions.
As a small rural high school, Blayney High fosters a unique environment where every student has the chance to thrive. The commitment to education extends beyond academic achievement, aiming to develop confident, compassionate, and capable young people who are well-prepared for future challenges.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our vision: Respect for self, respect for learning, respect for others.
Location & Catchment Area
- Blayney High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Blayney Public School 234 m
- B Millthorpe Public School 11.3 km
- C Carcoar Public School 13.5 km
- D Spring Hill Public School 17.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 296 (149 girls, 147 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 295.8
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 917 (percentile 14)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 56% / 28% / 12% / 4%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 127
- Indigenous students
- 20%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 6%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 35.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 12.2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 44 |
| Year 8 | 65 |
| Year 9 | 55 |
| Year 10 | 59 |
| Year 11 | 47 |
| Year 12 | 26 |
| Total | 296 |
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 | 296 | 149 | 147 | - | 917 | 35.2 |
| 2024 | 314 | 148 | 166 | 79.9 | 932 | 36.3 |
| 2023 | 328 | 160 | 168 | 81.8 | 953 | 36 |
| 2022 | 320 | 156 | 164 | 78 | 951 | 36.5 |
| 2021 | 333 | 161 | 172 | 85.3 | 958 | 36.7 |
| 2020 | 334 | 162 | 172 | - | 962 | 35.3 |
| 2019 | 346 | 173 | 173 | 89.7 | 958 | 36.9 |
| 2018 | 349 | 180 | 169 | 90.8 | 948 | 35.6 |
| 2017 | 359 | 196 | 163 | 91.4 | 942 | 36.4 |
| 2016 | 384 | 199 | 185 | 90.1 | 942 | 36.5 |
| 2015 | 373 | 186 | 187 | 89.9 | 960 | 37.6 |
| 2014 | 406 | 203 | 203 | 89.9 | 964 | 38.6 |
| 2013 | 365 | 178 | 187 | 90.6 | 951 | 36.1 |
| 2012 | 368 | 171 | 197 | 90.8 | 956 | 35.2 |
| 2011 | 374 | 173 | 201 | 91.6 | 951 | 34.9 |
| 2010 | 385 | 176 | 209 | - | 951 | 35.5 |
| 2009 | 358 | 166 | 192 | - | 982 | 33.4 |
| 2008 | 349 | 158 | 191 | - | 982 | 33.3 |
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.