Callaghan College Waratah Campus
A school of EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, OPPORTUNITY and CARE.
About the school
Callaghan College Waratah Technology Campus is a school of excellence, innovation, opportunity, and care, dedicated to providing quality learning for students in Years 7-10. As part of Callaghan College, it is recognised for outstanding educational and training opportunities within a collaborative learning community, which connects 18 campuses and partner primary schools for a seamless learning experience from K-12.
Positive and Caring Environment
The school emphasises a welcoming and safe atmosphere that celebrates individual and school achievements. It cultivates excellence, respect, and responsibility among students and staff.
High Expectations for Excellence
Callaghan College Waratah Technology Campus sets high standards in learning, bolstered by a rigorous professional learning program for staff. This aims to ensure top-quality teaching and significant academic success for students.
Innovative Educational Programs
The school offers a range of innovative programs, including iLearn lessons, portfolio presentations, and student leadership initiatives, all within a team-teaching framework that enhances learning engagement.
Individualised Learning Opportunities
Students at the Waratah Technology Campus benefit from diverse learning opportunities, including a wide array of curriculum subjects, gifted and talented programs, accelerated classes, and various extracurricular activities designed to cater to different learning styles.
Collaborative Learning Community
As a part of the Callaghan Education Pathways, the school thrives on collaboration, sharing resources and expertise across its campuses to empower students and foster a strong educational foundation.
Mission
Together, we help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Part of Callaghan College
One of 3 campuses that make up this college:
-
Jesmond Senior Campus
- 11-12
- Co-ed
-
Wallsend Campus
- 7-10
- Co-ed
Location & Catchment Area
- Callaghan College Waratah Campus
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Connected campus: Jesmond Senior Campus 3.1 km
- B Connected campus: Wallsend Campus 5.7 km
- C Waratah Public School 616 m
- D Newcastle Senior School 730 m
- E Newcastle Middle School 974 m
- F Waratah West Public School 1.4 km
- G Hamilton North Public School 1.5 km
- H Islington Public School 1.6 km
- I Lambton High School 1.6 km
- J Mayfield West Public School 1.8 km
- K Tighes Hill Public School 2.1 km
- L Mayfield East Public School 2.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 848 (376 girls, 472 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 848
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 957 (percentile 28)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 43% / 25% / 20% / 11%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 112
- Indigenous students
- 16%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 25%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 70.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 20.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 224 |
| Year 8 | 226 |
| Year 9 | 198 |
| Year 10 | 200 |
| Total | 848 |
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 | 848 | 376 | 472 | - | 957 | 70.1 |
| 2024 | 855 | 383 | 472 | 80.4 | 971 | 72 |
| 2023 | 861 | 400 | 461 | 81.4 | 962 | 72.8 |
| 2022 | 863 | 406 | 457 | 78.1 | 946 | 70 |
| 2021 | 858 | 413 | 445 | 81.9 | 936 | 70.3 |
| 2020 | 851 | 380 | 471 | - | 934 | 66.4 |
| 2019 | 794 | 362 | 432 | 85.8 | 940 | 60 |
| 2018 | 741 | 322 | 419 | 86.9 | 940 | 56.6 |
| 2017 | 617 | 274 | 343 | 88.1 | 938 | 51.6 |
| 2016 | 604 | 265 | 339 | 91.6 | 925 | 51.3 |
| 2015 | 572 | 241 | 331 | 90 | 925 | 49.9 |
| 2014 | 551 | 238 | 313 | 87.9 | 923 | 49.4 |
| 2013 | 529 | 235 | 294 | 87.6 | 927 | 48.1 |
| 2012 | 511 | 234 | 277 | 87.2 | 915 | 47.8 |
| 2011 | 530 | 256 | 274 | 87.6 | 916 | 49.1 |
| 2010 | 552 | 262 | 290 | - | 912 | 51.4 |
| 2009 | 652 | 274 | 378 | - | 1002 | 56.4 |
| 2008 | 676 | 281 | 395 | - | 1002 | 60 |
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.