About the school
Inverell High School is located in northern New South Wales and serves as one of the two public high schools in the township of Inverell, within the Sapphire Community of Schools. The school boasts a diverse student population of 610, which includes 18% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. It features a Support Unit that caters to students with mild, moderate, and severe intellectual disabilities, in addition to a Multi-Categorical class.
A robust culture of inclusion and achievement is fostered through well-established welfare policies and initiatives, ensuring students receive a balanced education. Inverell High School is dedicated to providing a wide range of academic, sporting, and cultural opportunities, and it benefits from strong partnerships with local businesses and organisations, as well as significant participation from students and parents.
With a tradition spanning 75 years, the school aims to inspire students to reach their full potential by adhering to its motto, 'Contendo Procedere' - Strive to Achieve. The school's mission statement reflects its commitment to providing excellent standards in a caring and stimulating environment. The vision for the future is centred on high expectations and a dedication to excellence, fostering an environment where every student is expected to learn and achieve positive outcomes.
High levels of trust characterise the interactions within the school community, all focused on the academic and personal wellbeing of students. Mutual support between parents, school leaders, and teachers is highly valued, contributing to a strong sense of belonging and pride in the school community.
Mission
Proud to provide excellent standards in a caring and stimulating environment
Location & Catchment Area
- Inverell High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Ross Hill Public School 892 m
- B Inverell Public School 1.4 km
- C Macintyre High School 1.8 km
- D Gilgai Public School 9.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 484 (229 girls, 255 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 483
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 888 (percentile 9)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 60% / 24% / 11% / 5%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 137
- Indigenous students
- 33%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 9%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 52.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 15.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 86 |
| Year 8 | 86 |
| Year 9 | 91 |
| Year 10 | 74 |
| Year 11 | 79 |
| Year 12 | 68 |
| Total | 484 |
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 | 484 | 229 | 255 | - | 888 | 52.9 |
| 2024 | 472 | 231 | 241 | 77.4 | 883 | 52.7 |
| 2023 | 461 | 226 | 235 | 75.8 | 890 | 52.7 |
| 2022 | 479 | 233 | 246 | 75.7 | 888 | 51.4 |
| 2021 | 459 | 223 | 236 | 77.6 | 899 | 51 |
| 2020 | 511 | 246 | 265 | - | 903 | 49.6 |
| 2019 | 542 | 261 | 281 | 80.4 | 902 | 50.4 |
| 2018 | 540 | 252 | 288 | 82.8 | 905 | 49.9 |
| 2017 | 585 | 284 | 301 | 85.7 | 916 | 51.2 |
| 2016 | 595 | 299 | 296 | 87.6 | 910 | 52 |
| 2015 | 622 | 315 | 307 | 89.3 | 914 | 52 |
| 2014 | 605 | 293 | 312 | 88.8 | 924 | 51.9 |
| 2013 | 601 | 290 | 311 | 87.3 | 934 | 52.8 |
| 2012 | 616 | 314 | 302 | 86.2 | 935 | 50.9 |
| 2011 | 594 | 319 | 275 | 88.4 | 932 | 53.1 |
| 2010 | 600 | 308 | 292 | - | 934 | 51.6 |
| 2009 | 612 | 310 | 302 | - | 1008 | 52 |
| 2008 | 636 | 324 | 312 | - | 1008 | 52.5 |
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.