# Bellingen High School

Bellingen High School is a NSW government secondary school in Bellingen, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 584 (2025)
- **Address**: 1125 Waterfall Way, Bellingen NSW 2454
- **Phone**: (02) 6655 1315
- **Website**: https://bellingen-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: bellingen-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 46362
- **Established**: 1960-01-01

## About

Bellingen High School is a comprehensive coeducational secondary school located in the Bellingen Valley, serving students from various small and diverse rural communities. The school prides itself on creating a supportive and inclusive environment, ensuring that every student feels safe, included, and ready to learn from their first day. Bellingen High School offers a high-quality education for students in Year 7 to Year 12, with a wide range of subjects and opportunities designed to empower learners to develop their skills and discover their passions.

## Community Engagement
The school has a strong traditional association with the local community, mirroring the values of its diverse population. It actively acknowledges the Gumbaynggirr people, the Traditional Custodians of the land, honouring their culture and contributions. This cultural embrace is vital to the school's identity and learning ethos.

## Learning Environment
Bellingen High School has made significant investments in providing a healthy learning environment, evident through initiatives like the Cooler Classrooms project, which has transformed the school’s facilities. Additionally, it engages students through various extracurricular activities and programs, providing excursions, incursions, and workshops to enhance learning experiences.

## Support Systems
The school collaborates closely with families to ensure tailored support for each student, recognising that individual learning needs vary. This includes offering resources for students with additional needs and fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and excellence throughout the learning journey.

## Mission

At Bellingen High School, we envision a vibrant, inclusive community where every student is empowered to thrive academically, creatively, and personally. Situated on Gumbaynggirr Country in the beautiful Bellinger Valley, we celebrate individuality and foster a culture of respect, creativity, and excellence. Through diverse co-curricular opportunities and strong community partnerships, we are committed to nurturing confident, adaptable, and compassionate global citizens.

Motto: "Respect Inclusive Excellence"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 584 |
| 2024 | 587 |
| 2023 | 619 |
| 2022 | 617 |
| 2021 | 594 |
| 2020 | 592 |
| 2019 | 574 |
| 2018 | 568 |
| 2017 | 545 |
| 2016 | 569 |
| 2015 | 579 |
| 2014 | 603 |
| 2013 | 591 |
| 2012 | 594 |
| 2011 | 597 |
| 2010 | 617 |
| 2009 | 634 |
| 2008 | 668 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/46362-bellingen-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.