About the school
Mudgee High School is a large, comprehensive, co-educational country high school situated in Mudgee, with approximately 1000 students. Recognised as a Centre for Excellence, the school is committed to providing high-quality teaching and a broad range of academic, sporting, social, and cultural opportunities for its students. The school promotes a core values system that centres on empowering students to achieve their best within a safe and inclusive environment. All students are encouraged to demonstrate respect and responsibility towards their school, peers, and community.
Through the Cudgegong Learning Community, Mudgee High School collaborates with other local public schools to enhance academic, sporting, and arts programs, allowing staff to engage in joint professional learning. The school boasts upgraded facilities, including modern science laboratories, a Trade Training Centre, creative and performing arts facilities, a gymnasium, and a state-of-the-art library. Moreover, students benefit from access to the internet for learning and can bring their own devices to enhance their educational experience.
The school has a strong focus on student welfare, placing value on strong relationships with families and the recognition of student achievements. Mudgee High offers a diverse curriculum catering to both university and vocational educational training pathways, ensuring students are well-prepared for their futures. Special programs support gifted and talented students as well as those with special needs, including tailored learning strategies and community engagement initiatives. Mudgee High School also prioritises connections with the Aboriginal community, integrating local expertise into the curriculum and offering targeted resources to support Aboriginal students.
Mission
Developing safe, respectful and responsible learners in an innovative and inclusive environment.
Location & Catchment Area
- Mudgee High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Mudgee Public School 208 m
- B Cudgegong Valley Public School 973 m
- C Hargraves Public School 23.6 km
- D Lue Public School 25.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 788 (360 girls, 428 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 787.4
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 928 (percentile 17)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 53% / 28% / 14% / 4%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 116
- Indigenous students
- 18%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 5%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 69
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 21.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 163 |
| Year 8 | 166 |
| Year 9 | 150 |
| Year 10 | 143 |
| Year 11 | 94 |
| Year 12 | 72 |
| Total | 788 |
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 | 788 | 360 | 428 | - | 928 | 69 |
| 2024 | 768 | 342 | 426 | 82.2 | 939 | 67.2 |
| 2023 | 770 | 346 | 424 | 81.4 | 942 | 66.1 |
| 2022 | 754 | 346 | 408 | 80.2 | 937 | 64.7 |
| 2021 | 769 | 377 | 392 | 84.5 | 950 | 63.9 |
| 2020 | 815 | 368 | 447 | - | 946 | 66.8 |
| 2019 | 820 | 381 | 439 | 86.5 | 947 | 67.4 |
| 2018 | 813 | 378 | 435 | 86.2 | 938 | 67.5 |
| 2017 | 851 | 396 | 455 | 88.5 | 942 | 68.3 |
| 2016 | 886 | 426 | 460 | 88 | 947 | 70.2 |
| 2015 | 926 | 460 | 466 | 88.1 | 950 | 71.8 |
| 2014 | 955 | 467 | 488 | 89.8 | 962 | 74.3 |
| 2013 | 1,005 | 503 | 502 | 89.2 | 965 | 78.7 |
| 2012 | 1,050 | 512 | 538 | 89.8 | 968 | 80.1 |
| 2011 | 1,059 | 505 | 554 | 87.9 | 965 | 80.4 |
| 2010 | 1,064 | 500 | 564 | - | 969 | 78.9 |
| 2009 | 1,020 | 483 | 537 | - | 999 | 75.5 |
| 2008 | 977 | 473 | 504 | - | 999 | 74.9 |
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.