# Parkes High School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 467 (2025)
- **Address**: Albert St, Parkes NSW 2870
- **Phone**: (02) 6862 1844
- **Website**: https://parkes-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: parkes-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 51096
- **Established**: 1941-01-01

## About

Parkes High School is a Year 7 to Year 12 comprehensive coeducational secondary school situated in Parkes, Australia. The school community has a proud history and is committed to fostering a safe and stimulating learning environment that embraces diversity. With a focus on Innovation, Inspiration, and Inclusion, Parkes High School aims to equip students with the skills and values necessary to navigate a changing world. 

## Educational Opportunities
The school offers a wide range of academic, vocational, cultural, and sporting experiences. This includes partnerships with TAFE and local industry, allowing for alternative curriculum pathways that cater to various student needs, including Gifted and Talented programs. The curriculum is designed to be inclusive, supporting students from all ability levels and backgrounds.

## Student Welfare and Support
Parkes High School prioritises student wellbeing, implementing the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework and providing effective programs for transition and support. The school’s strong pastoral care focus is enhanced by initiatives like peer tutoring, motivational seminars, and individualised learning support plans that are co-designed with families.

## Extracurricular Activities
Students are encouraged to participate in extensive extracurricular activities, including a notable Creative and Performing Arts program that invites collaboration with other local schools. The school's commitment to sports leads to participation at international, national, state, and regional levels. 

## Community Engagement
Parkes High School sees itself as an integral part of the broader community, fostering citizenship through programs such as RFS and SES cadets and participation in community forums. The school also values partnerships and has numerous linkages with local service providers to support its educational mandate.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

Motto: "Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 467 |
| 2024 | 471 |
| 2023 | 504 |
| 2022 | 531 |
| 2021 | 519 |
| 2020 | 570 |
| 2019 | 602 |
| 2018 | 584 |
| 2017 | 595 |
| 2016 | 623 |
| 2015 | 655 |
| 2014 | 674 |
| 2013 | 661 |
| 2012 | 672 |
| 2011 | 690 |
| 2010 | 693 |
| 2009 | 693 |
| 2008 | 703 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/51096-parkes-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.