# Chatham High School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 493 (2025)
- **Address**: 6 Davis St, Taree NSW 2430
- **Phone**: (02) 6552 2588
- **Website**: https://chatham-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: chatham-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49545
- **Established**: 1965-01-01

## About

Chatham High School is a welcoming large comprehensive school located in Taree, catering to the local town and its adjacent rural and coastal areas. The school community strives to meet the diverse needs of all students, providing a safe and friendly learning environment. It is supported by experienced and dedicated staff known for their caring attitude, alongside a robust welfare structure that underpins all educational programs.

## Curriculum and Opportunities
Chatham High School offers a broad curriculum, featuring a mix of academic subjects and vocational training, including an alternative timetable for senior students that expands access to Technical And Further Education (TAFE) courses. The school is proud of its award-winning vocational subjects which provide practical job training. Students also participate in diverse cultural and sporting activities, enhancing their overall educational experience.

## Facilities and Support
Excellent physical and technological facilities ensure students have easy access to quality learning resources. As a Priority Schools Program and National Partnerships school, Chatham High School is dedicated to enhancing literacy and numeracy skills across its student body. Additionally, the school features a Support Unit that offers a comprehensive range of services for students with special needs.

The school is also engaged in community efforts, promoting partnerships with local industry to provide work experience opportunities for its students. Chatham High School embodies a culture of respect, curiosity and teamwork, aiming to develop confident and capable adults ready for the future.

## Mission

At Chatham High School we strive to provide quality teaching and active learning in a supportive environment where every student is known, valued and cared for. We aim to develop a shared responsibility for learning across our diverse community by establishing a school culture that is welcoming and built upon high expectations.

Motto: "Every student is known, valued and encouraged to achieve their personal best."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 493 |
| 2024 | 518 |
| 2023 | 491 |
| 2022 | 531 |
| 2021 | 514 |
| 2020 | 521 |
| 2019 | 569 |
| 2018 | 569 |
| 2017 | 584 |
| 2016 | 651 |
| 2015 | 662 |
| 2014 | 644 |
| 2013 | 657 |
| 2012 | 658 |
| 2011 | 723 |
| 2010 | 739 |
| 2009 | 742 |
| 2008 | 809 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49545-chatham-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.