# Coonamble High School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 161 (2025)
- **Address**: Aberford St, Coonamble NSW 2829
- **Phone**: (02) 6822 1522
- **Website**: https://coonamble-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: coonamble-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 46458
- **Established**: 1968-01-01

## About

Coonamble High School operates as a Connected Communities, comprehensive, co-educational school located in a rural context 160 km north of Dubbo, serving a population of approximately 3000. The school has an enrolment of 200 students, with 66% identifying as Indigenous. Coonamble High School adopts a holistic approach to education, prioritising both wellbeing and learning in a student-centred environment that embraces 21st-century pedagogy. The school prides itself on fostering a diverse community of learners, emphasising respect for all individuals and celebrating the rich diversity of its students.

## Educational Environment
As a Connected Communities school, Coonamble High School collaborates with its broader community to ensure a forward-thinking educational experience that supports students in achieving outstanding outcomes. The school operates within a culture of high expectations, not only for students but also for staff, families, and the wider community.

## Facilities and Programs
Coonamble High School has implemented various programs to enhance the learning environment, including upgraded classroom facilities through the Cooler Classrooms project and participation in large-scale lighting upgrades. Such initiatives are designed to create healthier, more engaging learning spaces that positively impact student outcomes. The school continuously evaluates its facilities and accommodation needs to ensure it meets the evolving educational requirements of its students. 

Enrolment at Coonamble High School is open to all, with a commitment to inclusivity and support for all families. The school provides a wide range of subjects and extracurricular opportunities that empower students to explore their passions and develop necessary skills for future success.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

Motto: "Not for self, but for school."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 161 |
| 2024 | 184 |
| 2023 | 181 |
| 2022 | 187 |
| 2021 | 203 |
| 2020 | 211 |
| 2019 | 191 |
| 2018 | 213 |
| 2017 | 208 |
| 2016 | 218 |
| 2015 | 196 |
| 2014 | 199 |
| 2013 | 199 |
| 2012 | 221 |
| 2011 | 195 |
| 2010 | 203 |
| 2009 | 232 |
| 2008 | 248 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/46458-coonamble-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.