# Orara High School

Orara High School is a NSW government secondary school in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 858 (2025)
- **Address**: Joyce St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
- **Phone**: (02) 6652 1077
- **Website**: https://orara-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: orara-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49662
- **Established**: 1971-01-01

## About

Orara High School is a major, comprehensive secondary school located in the City of Coffs Harbour. It offers students a supportive school community where they strive to achieve the best possible outcomes in a caring and cooperative learning environment. The school has a proud tradition of outstanding achievements in academics, sports, culture, and the arts. 

## Academic Excellence
Orara High School is committed to providing excellent programs in student welfare, literacy, numeracy, special education, and environmental education. The school has a long history of success, particularly for students from Aboriginal and non-English speaking backgrounds, ensuring inclusivity and support for all learners.

## Diverse Opportunities
The school offers a variety of subjects and programs to allow students to explore their interests and develop their skills. This includes extracurricular activities, enabling participation in competitions and community events, fostering well-rounded and active community members.

## Supportive Environment
With a focus on providing tailored learning support, Orara High School accommodates students of all backgrounds, ensuring they feel safe, respected, and included. The dedicated staff work closely with families to co-design learning plans that suit individual needs, reinforcing a strong sense of community and collaboration.

Orara High School is more than just an educational institution; it is a learning community that prepares students to be confident, well-rounded individuals ready to thrive in their future endeavours.

## Mission

We are proud to live by The Orara Way - being inclusive, safe and respectful in everything we do. These values shape how we learn, work and grow together as a school community.

Motto: "The Orara Way"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 858 |
| 2024 | 813 |
| 2023 | 780 |
| 2022 | 695 |
| 2021 | 666 |
| 2020 | 650 |
| 2019 | 623 |
| 2018 | 593 |
| 2017 | 571 |
| 2016 | 576 |
| 2015 | 651 |
| 2014 | 651 |
| 2013 | 675 |
| 2012 | 665 |
| 2011 | 665 |
| 2010 | 667 |
| 2009 | 638 |
| 2008 | 634 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49662-orara-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.