# Inverell High School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 484 (2025)
- **Address**: Brae St, Inverell NSW 2360
- **Phone**: (02) 6722 3777
- **Website**: https://inverell-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: inverell-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 56224
- **Established**: 1939-01-01

## About

Inverell High School is located in northern New South Wales and serves as one of the two public high schools in the township of Inverell, within the Sapphire Community of Schools. The school boasts a diverse student population of 610, which includes 18% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. It features a Support Unit that caters to students with mild, moderate, and severe intellectual disabilities, in addition to a Multi-Categorical class. 

A robust culture of inclusion and achievement is fostered through well-established welfare policies and initiatives, ensuring students receive a balanced education. Inverell High School is dedicated to providing a wide range of academic, sporting, and cultural opportunities, and it benefits from strong partnerships with local businesses and organisations, as well as significant participation from students and parents.

With a tradition spanning 75 years, the school aims to inspire students to reach their full potential by adhering to its motto, 'Contendo Procedere' - Strive to Achieve. The school's mission statement reflects its commitment to providing excellent standards in a caring and stimulating environment. The vision for the future is centred on high expectations and a dedication to excellence, fostering an environment where every student is expected to learn and achieve positive outcomes.

High levels of trust characterise the interactions within the school community, all focused on the academic and personal wellbeing of students. Mutual support between parents, school leaders, and teachers is highly valued, contributing to a strong sense of belonging and pride in the school community.

## Mission

Proud to provide excellent standards in a caring and stimulating environment

Motto: "Contendo Procedere"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 484 |
| 2024 | 472 |
| 2023 | 461 |
| 2022 | 479 |
| 2021 | 459 |
| 2020 | 511 |
| 2019 | 542 |
| 2018 | 540 |
| 2017 | 585 |
| 2016 | 595 |
| 2015 | 622 |
| 2014 | 605 |
| 2013 | 601 |
| 2012 | 616 |
| 2011 | 594 |
| 2010 | 600 |
| 2009 | 612 |
| 2008 | 636 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/56224-inverell-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.