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Kotara High School

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It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. Kotara High School is a government secondary school in Adamstown, NSW, for Years 7–12. It had 1,130 students as of 2025 (ACARA). Compare it with nearby schools, check its school zone, and book a tour to see it in person.

Kotara High School

Adamstown, NSW 2289

Government
Co-Ed
Secondary
Years
7–12
Secondary
Students
1,130
ACARA 2025
Annual fees
Not published
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A comprehensive secondary school focused on fostering creativity and digital literacy among students.

Located in Adamstown Heights, the school offers diverse educational programs emphasizing creativity, critical thinking, and digital skills. With a strong commitment to nurturing individual talents, it promotes personal growth and a sense of community within a supportive environment.

School Overview

Key information about Kotara High School

School overview facts
School typeSecondarySectorGovernment
Year levels7–12Enrolments1,130
Early learningNot confirmedTeacher–student ratio1:13.2
GenderCo-EdPrincipalNot available
BoardingNoFoundedNot available
School overview facts
School typeSecondary
Year levels7–12
Early learningNot confirmed
GenderCo-Ed
BoardingNo
School overview facts (continued)
SectorGovernment
Enrolments1,130
Teacher–student ratio1:13.2
PrincipalNot available
FoundedNot available

Enrolment history

Enrolments from 2021 to 2025Bar chart of reported student totals. Exact figures and reporting details are available in the table below. Missing figures have no bar.01,1682021: 1,147 students · Years 7–1220212022: 1,168 students · Years 7–1220222023: 1,130 students · Years 7–1220232024: 1,119 students · Years 7–1220242025: 1,130 students · Years 7–122025

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys
618(54.7%)
Girls
512(45.3%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home
13%
English only
87%
Not stated
0%

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Kotara High School

57 Lexington Parade, Adamstown NSW 2289

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