# Tumbarumba High School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 148 (2025)
- **Address**: 101 Tooma Road, Tumbarumba NSW 2653
- **Phone**: (02) 6948 2500
- **Website**: https://tumbarumba-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: tumbarumba-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 46379
- **Established**: 1968-01-01

## About

Tumbarumba High School is a small comprehensive high school located in the picturesque town of Tumbarumba, NSW. With an enrolment of approximately 170 students, the school is well-situated one hour from Wagga Wagga and halfway between Melbourne and Sydney. The school community offers a supportive environment, focusing on the development of literacy and numeracy skills through high-quality teaching across a broad curriculum. 

## A Focus on Excellence
The vision of Tumbarumba High School is to provide 'Excellence and Opportunity for All'. The aim is to create an environment where each student feels known, valued, and cared for. By employing quality assessment practices and explicit teaching methods, the school prepares students for higher education, training, and work, ensuring they build strong foundations in literacy and numeracy.

## Opportunities for Growth
Students at Tumbarumba High School have access to a wide array of subjects, alongside extra-curricular activities in sports and the arts. The school's partnership with local primary schools facilitates a smooth transition for students, while the Riverina Highlands Learning Community enhances the senior curriculum through collaborative resources and specialist teaching. The use of technology is embedded in the learning process, promoting engagement and deeper understanding.

Through tailored learning support, many Year 12 graduates successfully enter tertiary education, balancing academic rigor with the diverse interests and needs of the student body. Additionally, the school fosters a sense of community, celebrating diversity and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all students.

## Mission

At Tumbarumba High School we strive for Excellence and Opportunity for All through the provision of high quality teaching and creating an environment in which students feel known, valued and cared for.

Motto: "Excellence and Opportunity for All"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 148 |
| 2024 | 162 |
| 2023 | 166 |
| 2022 | 150 |
| 2021 | 160 |
| 2020 | 177 |
| 2019 | 192 |
| 2018 | 190 |
| 2017 | 179 |
| 2016 | 164 |
| 2015 | 167 |
| 2014 | 173 |
| 2013 | 179 |
| 2012 | 170 |
| 2011 | 179 |
| 2010 | 178 |
| 2009 | 175 |
| 2008 | 166 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/46379-tumbarumba-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.