About the school
Byron Bay High School (BBHS) is a dynamic co-educational secondary school catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Located beside beautiful Tallow Beach and within the Arakwal National Park, BBHS prides itself on creating an inclusive and collaborative environment that welcomes students from all cultural backgrounds.
Vision and Values
The school’s vision is to achieve educational excellence through connection with the community and the land, developing holistic future leaders. It fosters respect, understanding, and appreciation of diverse cultures, promoting equitable social justice and environmental responsibility among students.
Educational Excellence
BBHS is renowned for its strong academic performance, consistently achieving outstanding HSC results. The school nurtures students' individual talents, interests, and abilities, empowering them with confidence and capability to succeed in the 21st century. With experienced teachers and a commitment to quality education, students have access to various subjects and opportunities that enable their personal growth and development.
Community Engagement
The school maintains strong partnerships with local feeder schools and engages closely with the wider Byron Bay community to enhance student learning experiences. It provides comprehensive welfare programs, ensuring a supportive and caring environment conducive to learning. The facilities are state-of-the-art, featuring advanced information and communication technology, performing arts spaces, and sporting facilities, allowing for a well-rounded education.
The school motto, "The Future is Ours", encapsulates its commitment to empowering students to embrace their educational journey and future.
Mission
Through a strong connection with our community and the Land, we create a collaborative and supportive environment for our students to grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Byron Bay High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Byron Bay Public School 2.2 km
- B Bangalow Public School 9.0 km
- C Newrybar Public School 9.8 km
- D Coorabell Public School 13.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 820 (419 girls, 401 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 817.8
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1050 (percentile 68)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 14% / 31% / 34% / 21%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 59
- Indigenous students
- 5%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 19%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 56.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 12.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 175 |
| Year 8 | 153 |
| Year 9 | 152 |
| Year 10 | 140 |
| Year 11 | 102 |
| Year 12 | 98 |
| Total | 820 |
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 | 820 | 419 | 401 | - | 1050 | 56.6 |
| 2024 | 774 | 368 | 406 | 81.2 | 1050 | 55 |
| 2023 | 776 | 364 | 412 | 82.3 | 1054 | 55 |
| 2022 | 715 | 339 | 376 | 79 | 1056 | 53.5 |
| 2021 | 704 | 332 | 372 | 84.2 | 1046 | 53.2 |
| 2020 | 722 | 339 | 383 | - | 1046 | 55.5 |
| 2019 | 774 | 373 | 401 | 84.5 | 1041 | 56.1 |
| 2018 | 816 | 412 | 404 | 86.6 | 1043 | 57.9 |
| 2017 | 832 | 420 | 412 | 88.5 | 1053 | 59 |
| 2016 | 844 | 425 | 419 | 88.7 | 1036 | 58.1 |
| 2015 | 792 | 384 | 408 | 89.2 | 1045 | 56.7 |
| 2014 | 800 | 404 | 396 | 88.8 | 1045 | 56.8 |
| 2013 | 802 | 387 | 415 | 88.5 | 1047 | 57.1 |
| 2012 | 794 | 393 | 401 | 87.8 | 1068 | 57.5 |
| 2011 | 782 | 382 | 400 | 87.8 | 1074 | 56.3 |
| 2010 | 718 | 351 | 367 | - | 1076 | 52.2 |
| 2009 | 659 | 324 | 335 | - | 1047 | 49.9 |
| 2008 | 624 | 298 | 326 | - | 1047 | 48.4 |
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.