# Monaro High School

Monaro High School is a NSW government secondary school in Cooma North, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 372 (2025)
- **Address**: Mittagang Road, Cooma North NSW 2630
- **Phone**: (02) 6453 1500
- **Website**: https://monaro-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: monaro-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50431
- **Established**: 1954-07-01

## About

Monaro High School is located in Cooma and is part of the Monaro Education group of schools. With an enrolment of 610 students from diverse backgrounds, including many from non-English speaking and Aboriginal communities, the school fosters a strong partnership between students, staff, parents, and the wider community. Historical connections with the Snowy Hydro Scheme enrich the school's identity and educational approach.

## Educational Philosophy
The educational approach of Monaro High School is grounded in the belief that effective learning must focus on developing the whole child. This encompasses academic pursuits, physical development, and socio-cultural needs, which are regarded as equally important. The school places a strong emphasis on personalised learning, target setting, and providing constant feedback, aiming to support students' growth holistically.

## Positive Behaviour Initiatives
Since 2007, Monaro High has instituted Positive Behaviour for Success initiatives, promoting a culture of safety and respect. These initiatives reward Safe, Respectful Learners, encouraging positive interactions and behaviours among students.

## Academic and Extracurricular Engagement
The school actively participates in a wide range of academic, cultural, and sporting competitions, allowing students to excel and showcase their talents. The community-centric approach of the school ensures that students are well-equipped for their future roles as informed and active members of society.

## Mission

At Monaro High School, we are committed to providing high-quality education in an inclusive environment fostering respect, optimism, acceptance, and responsibility.

Motto: "Safe, Respectful Learners"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 372 |
| 2024 | 386 |
| 2023 | 420 |
| 2022 | 435 |
| 2021 | 450 |
| 2020 | 461 |
| 2019 | 451 |
| 2018 | 460 |
| 2017 | 462 |
| 2016 | 476 |
| 2015 | 488 |
| 2014 | 512 |
| 2013 | 543 |
| 2012 | 566 |
| 2011 | 564 |
| 2010 | 593 |
| 2009 | 582 |
| 2008 | 592 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50431-monaro-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.