# Scone High School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 316 (2025)
- **Address**: Gundy Rd, Scone NSW 2337
- **Phone**: (02) 6545 1455
- **Website**: https://scone-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: scone-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 46401
- **Established**: 1964-01-01

## About

Scone High School is a small, rural, comprehensive co-educational school serving students in Years 7-12. Located in the Upper Hunter region, the school prides itself on delivering consistent academic performance and Higher School Certificate results. A diverse curriculum caters to a wide array of interests, including dance, drama, music, visual arts, sport, and agriculture. Senior students have access to Extension courses in English, History, and Mathematics, as well as comprehensive Science courses such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, and Investigating Science, ensuring a robust educational experience.

As the lead school of the Upper Hunter Trade Training Centre, Scone High collaborates with nearby schools and TAFE to offer a variety of Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses. This innovative partnership enriches the student's learning opportunities within the region. Additionally, Scone High School is identified as a Centre of Excellence in Agriculture, with a proud tradition in equestrian sports and an outstanding record at state competitions.

The school boasts a strong commitment to student wellbeing, being a Visible Wellbeing school and a member of Positive Education Schools Australia (PESA). The leadership program, designed for students, promotes active community involvement and encourages a sense of responsibility. Collaborative initiatives with partner primary schools aim to provide seamless transitions for students entering high school. Scone High School actively engages in local community projects, raising awareness and providing support through various social initiatives. Overall, Scone High School fosters an educational environment that encourages personal growth, resilience, and community responsibility.

## Mission

Scone High School is committed to providing a high quality education that empowers young people to become confident learners, responsible citizens and active contributors to their community. The school values strong partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community to support students' development of resilience, aspiration and a sense of belonging.

Motto: "Relationships. Responsibility. Respect. Resilience."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 316 |
| 2024 | 304 |
| 2023 | 297 |
| 2022 | 314 |
| 2021 | 335 |
| 2020 | 344 |
| 2019 | 351 |
| 2018 | 351 |
| 2017 | 389 |
| 2016 | 384 |
| 2015 | 384 |
| 2014 | 411 |
| 2013 | 424 |
| 2012 | 427 |
| 2011 | 461 |
| 2010 | 454 |
| 2009 | 447 |
| 2008 | 479 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/46401-scone-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.