About the school
Wee Waa High School is a comprehensive co-educational school catering to students from Year 7 to Year 12, proud to serve the Wee Waa community. The school values inclusivity and strives to provide a safe environment where every student feels welcomed and confident from their first day. With a broad curriculum, students are empowered to explore a diverse range of subjects, including successful programs in Agriculture, Primary Industries, Manufacturing and Engineering, Retail, and Hospitality.
Commitment to Excellence
The school's commitment to academic excellence is reflected in its high expectations for student attendance and behaviour, coupled with a focus on fostering self-direction and personal growth. The dedicated teaching staff employs evidence-based teaching strategies to build strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, and technology, equipping students for their future endeavours.
Support and Wellbeing
Alongside a strong academic curriculum, Wee Waa High School prioritises the wellbeing of its students through a robust welfare structure. Support teams collaborate with families to co-design learning plans, catering to individual needs and empowering students to succeed. The school also encourages participation in extra-curricular activities, including sports and creative arts, fostering a holistic approach to education.
A Welcoming Community
With a focus on cultural diversity, the school aims to create a respectful and inclusive environment. Students are encouraged to engage with and celebrate their identities as they prepare to become well-rounded global citizens. Wee Waa High School is dedicated to creating a space where students can flourish, ensuring they are ready for a rapidly changing world by nurturing their potential in a caring community.
Mission
Wee Waa High School educates students in a caring, inclusive and culturally respectful learning environment. We aim to empower our students to become agile, lifelong learners and successful, future-focused citizens, adept with technology and prepared for life in a changing world.
Location & Catchment Area
- Wee Waa High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Wee Waa Public School 109 m
- B Narrabri West Public School 33.7 km
- C Narrabri Public School 34.8 km
- D Narrabri High School 35.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 181 (89 girls, 92 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 181
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 853 (percentile 5)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 64% / 28% / 7% / 1%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 152
- Indigenous students
- 42%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 24.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 9.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 40 |
| Year 8 | 39 |
| Year 9 | 38 |
| Year 10 | 32 |
| Year 11 | 21 |
| Year 12 | 11 |
| Total | 181 |
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 | 181 | 89 | 92 | - | 853 | 24.8 |
| 2024 | 169 | 86 | 83 | 72.6 | 865 | 23 |
| 2023 | 137 | 60 | 77 | 70.4 | 834 | 23 |
| 2022 | 132 | 60 | 72 | 72.3 | 843 | 23.3 |
| 2021 | 131 | 64 | 67 | 74.8 | 862 | 22.3 |
| 2020 | 142 | 78 | 64 | - | 850 | 22.3 |
| 2019 | 154 | 83 | 71 | 83.5 | 866 | 22.3 |
| 2018 | 165 | 92 | 73 | 84.7 | 838 | 21.6 |
| 2017 | 168 | 83 | 85 | 85.4 | 823 | 20.6 |
| 2016 | 163 | 78 | 85 | 87.2 | 822 | 20.5 |
| 2015 | 155 | 76 | 79 | 82.7 | 820 | 20.8 |
| 2014 | 158 | 75 | 83 | 83.2 | 843 | 19.7 |
| 2013 | 160 | 77 | 83 | 84.2 | 846 | 20.4 |
| 2012 | 179 | 92 | 87 | 84.9 | 826 | 21.6 |
| 2011 | 191 | 91 | 100 | 84.5 | 815 | 21.1 |
| 2010 | 180 | 88 | 92 | - | 849 | 20.7 |
| 2009 | 171 | 83 | 88 | - | 873 | 21.9 |
| 2008 | 176 | 85 | 91 | - | 873 | 21.1 |
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.