# Callaghan College Waratah Campus

Callaghan College Waratah Campus is a NSW government junior college in Waratah, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Junior College
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 10
- **Enrolments**: 848 (2025)
- **Address**: Turton Rd, Waratah NSW 2298
- **Phone**: (02) 4968 1939
- **Website**: https://waratah-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: waratah-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 6441
- **Established**: 1977-02-01

## About

Callaghan College Waratah Technology Campus is a school of excellence, innovation, opportunity, and care, dedicated to providing quality learning for students in Years 7-10. As part of Callaghan College, it is recognised for outstanding educational and training opportunities within a collaborative learning community, which connects 18 campuses and partner primary schools for a seamless learning experience from K-12.

## Positive and Caring Environment
The school emphasises a welcoming and safe atmosphere that celebrates individual and school achievements. It cultivates excellence, respect, and responsibility among students and staff.

## High Expectations for Excellence
Callaghan College Waratah Technology Campus sets high standards in learning, bolstered by a rigorous professional learning program for staff. This aims to ensure top-quality teaching and significant academic success for students.

## Innovative Educational Programs
The school offers a range of innovative programs, including iLearn lessons, portfolio presentations, and student leadership initiatives, all within a team-teaching framework that enhances learning engagement.

## Individualised Learning Opportunities
Students at the Waratah Technology Campus benefit from diverse learning opportunities, including a wide array of curriculum subjects, gifted and talented programs, accelerated classes, and various extracurricular activities designed to cater to different learning styles.

## Collaborative Learning Community
As a part of the Callaghan Education Pathways, the school thrives on collaboration, sharing resources and expertise across its campuses to empower students and foster a strong educational foundation.

## Mission

Together, we help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

Motto: "A school of EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, OPPORTUNITY and CARE."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 848 |
| 2024 | 855 |
| 2023 | 861 |
| 2022 | 863 |
| 2021 | 858 |
| 2020 | 851 |
| 2019 | 794 |
| 2018 | 741 |
| 2017 | 617 |
| 2016 | 604 |
| 2015 | 572 |
| 2014 | 551 |
| 2013 | 529 |
| 2012 | 511 |
| 2011 | 530 |
| 2010 | 552 |
| 2009 | 652 |
| 2008 | 676 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/6441-callaghan-college-waratah-campus), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.