About the school
Batemans Bay High School is a comprehensive co-educational school catering to students from Year 7 to Year 12, located in Batehaven. The school is dedicated to providing a quality education that fosters the total development of its students within a safe and nurturing environment. With a vision that emphasises creating a safe, caring, and engaging learning atmosphere, the school prides itself on being a community-focused institution that promotes respect, curiosity, and teamwork.
Commitment to Students
The mission of Batemans Bay High School is to support every student in their learning journey, helping them to grow and succeed. The school offers a wide array of subjects and extracurricular activities that empower students to explore their passions and develop necessary life skills. The learning environment is enriched through strong partnerships with families, ensuring tailored support that meets each student's unique needs.
Educational Environment
Furthermore, Batemans Bay High School's motto, 'Bridge to the Future,' reflects its commitment to fostering personal excellence and preparing students for future challenges. The school encourages students to feel safe, included, and engaged from their first day, thereby setting a strong precedent for educational achievement. This strong focus on student wellbeing and holistic educational opportunities makes Batemans Bay High School a premier choice for families seeking a supportive educational framework for their children.
Mission
At Batemans Bay High School, learning leads to empowerment. Students are provided with opportunities to achieve their personal best where they are safe, respectful and responsible learners.
Location & Catchment Area
- Batemans Bay High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Sunshine Bay Public School 1.9 km
- B Batemans Bay Public School 3.3 km
- C Mogo Public School 8.0 km
- D Broulee Public School 13.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 534 (249 girls, 285 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 534
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 902 (percentile 11)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 56% / 28% / 12% / 4%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 132
- Indigenous students
- 29%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 7%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 60.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 18.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 80 |
| Year 8 | 83 |
| Year 9 | 109 |
| Year 10 | 114 |
| Year 11 | 87 |
| Year 12 | 61 |
| Total | 534 |
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 | 534 | 249 | 285 | - | 902 | 60.1 |
| 2024 | 616 | 291 | 325 | 75 | 906 | 72.3 |
| 2023 | 639 | 301 | 338 | 75.8 | 917 | 72.2 |
| 2022 | 661 | 316 | 345 | 74 | 911 | 70 |
| 2021 | 728 | 362 | 366 | 79 | 916 | 69.7 |
| 2020 | 752 | 386 | 366 | - | 912 | 67.9 |
| 2019 | 729 | 367 | 362 | 81.7 | 918 | 66.8 |
| 2018 | 695 | 354 | 341 | 83.9 | 922 | 63.9 |
| 2017 | 658 | 332 | 326 | 85.8 | 926 | 60.8 |
| 2016 | 634 | 324 | 310 | 84.3 | 933 | 59.3 |
| 2015 | 625 | 335 | 290 | 86.5 | 932 | 57.9 |
| 2014 | 598 | 309 | 289 | 88.5 | 928 | 56.6 |
| 2013 | 637 | 326 | 311 | 87.4 | 927 | 57.7 |
| 2012 | 657 | 336 | 321 | 86 | 925 | 58.3 |
| 2011 | 731 | 389 | 342 | 86.4 | 921 | 61.8 |
| 2010 | 774 | 392 | 382 | - | 922 | 62.9 |
| 2009 | 739 | 375 | 364 | - | 966 | 61.6 |
| 2008 | 768 | 392 | 376 | - | 966 | 63.6 |
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.