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Katoomba High School

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It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. Katoomba High School is a government secondary school in Katoomba, NSW, for Years 7–12. It had 862 students as of 2025 (ACARA). Compare it with nearby schools, check its school zone, and book a tour to see it in person.

Katoomba High School

Katoomba, NSW 2780

Government
Co-Ed
Secondary
Years
7–12
Secondary
Students
862
ACARA 2025
Annual fees
Not published
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Set in the stunning Blue Mountains, this school fosters creativity and quality education.

Nestled in the picturesque Blue Mountains National Park, the school provides quality education, fosters creativity, and encourages personal growth. Diverse programs support academic achievement while promoting community engagement and respect for traditional custodians of the land.

School Overview

Key information about Katoomba High School

School overview facts
School typeSecondarySectorGovernment
Year levels7–12Enrolments862
Early learningNot confirmedTeacher–student ratio1:10.9
GenderCo-EdPrincipalNot available
BoardingNoFoundedNot available
School overview facts
School typeSecondary
Year levels7–12
Early learningNot confirmed
GenderCo-Ed
BoardingNo
School overview facts (continued)
SectorGovernment
Enrolments862
Teacher–student ratio1:10.9
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.09542021: 954 students · Years 7–1220212022: 954 students · Years 7–1220222023: 923 students · Years 7–1220232024: 883 students · Years 7–1220242025: 862 students · Years 7–122025

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys
444(51.5%)
Girls
418(48.5%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home
15%
English only
85%
Not stated
0%

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Katoomba High School

Martin St, Katoomba NSW 2780

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