# Grafton High School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 768 (2025)
- **Address**: 97 Mary Street, Grafton NSW 2460
- **Phone**: (02) 6642 3355
- **Website**: https://grafton-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: grafton-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49711
- **Established**: 1912-01-01

## About

Grafton High School is a large comprehensive school community located on the traditional lands of the Bundjalung people on the North Coast of NSW. Having celebrated its centenary in 2012, it is one of the first four public high schools established outside of Sydney, known for its long-standing reputation in academic, cultural, and sporting achievements. The school’s purpose is to foster a collaborative community involving students, staff, and parents, all striving for excellence in a caring environment.

## Curriculum and Support
Grafton High School offers a diverse and extensive curriculum from Years 7 to 12, with a well-resourced vocational education program for Years 10 to 12. The school also has a support unit consisting of eight classes tailored for students with disabilities, providing specialised assistance for learners of all abilities. In 2010, a selective stream for students in Years 7 to 10 was introduced, making Grafton High School the only semi-selective high school on the North Coast of NSW.

## Commitment to Growth
The school values respectful relationships and open communication, which are key to encouraging students to take responsibility for their learning and behaviour. This dedication to improvement has led to the school receiving recognition from the NSW Department of Education for achieving notable improvements in HSC results in 2022 and ongoing progress in 2023. Additionally, it has been acknowledged for outstanding support to students seeking alternative pathways such as school-based apprenticeships and vocational education.

## Mission

Grafton High School is committed to achieving a culture of learning, growth and achievement for all students. Every student and every teacher will be challenged to continue to learn and improve every year in order to provide an outstanding education for every learner.

Motto: "We help every student to learn, grow and succeed."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 768 |
| 2024 | 771 |
| 2023 | 803 |
| 2022 | 792 |
| 2021 | 798 |
| 2020 | 823 |
| 2019 | 831 |
| 2018 | 905 |
| 2017 | 932 |
| 2016 | 946 |
| 2015 | 943 |
| 2014 | 922 |
| 2013 | 891 |
| 2012 | 899 |
| 2011 | 890 |
| 2010 | 916 |
| 2009 | 911 |
| 2008 | 942 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49711-grafton-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.