# Coonabarabran High School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 298 (2025)
- **Address**: Newell Hwy, Coonabarabran NSW 2357
- **Phone**: (02) 6842 1099
- **Website**: https://coonabarab-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/
- **Email**: coonabarab-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 46404
- **Established**: 1962-01-01

## About

Coonabarabran High School is a comprehensive high school located in a rural community, dedicated to delivering excellent educational outcomes across academic, sporting, and cultural domains. The school is proud of its rich tradition of supporting local families and fostering positive engagement within the community, especially with contributions from parents, businesses, and local government. With a strong focus on quality teaching and the integration of technology in the classroom, Coonabarabran High School provides a supportive and enabling environment for students to thrive.

## Educational Opportunities
The school offers a diverse range of curricular and co-curricular activities, encouraging students to extend their abilities and explore new interests. This comprehensive approach empowers learners across various subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, and the Creative and Performing Arts.

Students are inspired to challenge themselves, develop critical thinking skills, and build meaningful relationships within a safe and inclusive atmosphere. Coonabarabran High School's commitment to high expectations ensures that every student is guided towards achieving their best. The supportive rapport between staff and students creates a productive learning environment that is a hallmark of the school’s ethos.

## Community Integration
Coonabarabran High School is recognised as a pivotal part of the local community, with extensive support contributing to the school’s capacity to deliver quality education. This partnership fosters a collaborative spirit that enhances student experience and learning outcomes. Overall, the school prides itself on its vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where every student is encouraged to learn, grow, and reach for the stars.

## Mission

At Coonabarabran High School, we help students build the knowledge, skills and confidence to reach for the stars. We encourage curiosity, courage and kindness so every learner can grow into a creative, critical thinker.

Motto: "Forever Dare"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 298 |
| 2024 | 301 |
| 2023 | 306 |
| 2022 | 318 |
| 2021 | 351 |
| 2020 | 349 |
| 2019 | 376 |
| 2018 | 368 |
| 2017 | 389 |
| 2016 | 371 |
| 2015 | 369 |
| 2014 | 360 |
| 2013 | 377 |
| 2012 | 414 |
| 2011 | 416 |
| 2010 | 417 |
| 2009 | 378 |
| 2008 | 385 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/46404-coonabarabran-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.