# Cootamundra High School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 203 (2025)
- **Address**: Poole St, Cootamundra NSW 2590
- **Phone**: (02) 6942 2711
- **Website**: https://cootamundr-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: cootamundr-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 46416
- **Established**: 1955-01-01

## About

Cootamundra High School is located in the country town of Cootamundra, New South Wales, serving a population of around 6000 people. It draws students from Cootamundra and nearby villages such as Stockinbingal, Wallendbeen, Bethungra, and Muttama. The school boasts an established reputation for academic, sporting, and cultural success, alongside strong ties with the local community. 

The school is committed to fostering a safe educational environment that encourages excellence and promotes a life of value. Cootamundra High provides a broad curriculum, featuring an extensive Vocational Education and Training (VET) program in collaboration with local TAFE facilities. Students are continually encouraged to engage in their education, supported by comprehensive welfare and educational programs.

Cootamundra High School is part of the Low SES School Communities National Partnerships, focusing on enhancing literacy, numeracy, and the transition from school to work, along with teacher professional development. Additionally, the school implements the Positive Behaviour for Learning Program, based on core values: RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, and EXCELLENCE, which are integrated into all aspects of school life.

The school also fosters successful links with the local community through work experience programs and community service initiatives, ensuring students gain invaluable experiences and connections with their surroundings.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

Motto: "Respect - Responsibility - Excellence"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 203 |
| 2024 | 215 |
| 2023 | 241 |
| 2022 | 271 |
| 2021 | 285 |
| 2020 | 298 |
| 2019 | 326 |
| 2018 | 295 |
| 2017 | 304 |
| 2016 | 293 |
| 2015 | 307 |
| 2014 | 322 |
| 2013 | 346 |
| 2012 | 357 |
| 2011 | 371 |
| 2010 | 409 |
| 2009 | 396 |
| 2008 | 383 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/46416-cootamundra-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.