# Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus

Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus is a NSW government secondary school in Kelso, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 813 (2025)
- **Address**: 88 Boyd Street, Kelso NSW 2795
- **Phone**: (02) 6331 4544
- **Website**: https://kelso-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: kelso-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 16223
- **Established**: 1976-01-01

## About

Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus is a comprehensive secondary school catering to students from Years 7 to 12, situated in Kelso. The school has a dedicated staff of 65 and approximate enrolments of 850 students. It fosters an inclusive and supportive environment, ensuring that every student feels valued and encouraged from the moment they join the school community. 

## Curriculum and Programs
The school provides a flexible and differentiated curriculum, particularly for senior students, collaborating with Bathurst High to enhance educational opportunities. Indigenous students have dedicated support through a full-time Aboriginal Education Officer. The academic offerings are robust, including vocational education, creative and performing arts, and language programs, complemented by tailored career guidance and a host of extra-curricular activities. 

## Welfare and Support
Kelso High is committed to student welfare, prioritising goal-setting, self-worth, and respect for others. Leadership is encouraged through initiatives like the Senior Student Leadership Team and the Student Representative Council, enhancing student engagement in school activities. The school also offers various learning assistance programs aimed at supporting students with special needs. 

## Technological Focus
With a strong emphasis on digital and web2 technologies, the school is preparing students for modern challenges. Targeted literacy and numeracy initiatives help bolster student achievement, making Kelso High not just an educational institution, but a community dedicated to lifelong learning and personal development.

## Mission

At Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus, we aspire to empower every student to grow with confidence, think critically, and contribute positively to a changing world. We are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and dynamic learning community where excellence is pursued, individuality is celebrated, and every learner is prepared for a successful future.

Motto: "Truth Courtesy Cooperation"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 813 |
| 2024 | 802 |
| 2023 | 804 |
| 2022 | 832 |
| 2021 | 843 |
| 2020 | 808 |
| 2019 | 795 |
| 2018 | 759 |
| 2017 | 756 |
| 2016 | 788 |
| 2015 | 776 |
| 2014 | 794 |
| 2013 | 798 |
| 2012 | 810 |
| 2011 | 842 |
| 2010 | 816 |
| 2009 | 779 |
| 2008 | 708 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/16223-denison-college-of-secondary-education-kelso-high-campus), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.