Discover your strengths. Create your future.
Academic, creative, sporting and vocational pathways help students discover their strengths and prepare for life beyond school.
Why Families Choose KHS
Academic excellence, future pathways and wellbeing support that help students thrive at school and beyond.
Academic Excellence
Students are challenged to achieve their personal best through rigorous learning programs and high expectations.
✓ Selective classes and enrichment opportunities
✓ Extension learning for high-potential students
✓ Pathways to university and future study
Future Pathways
Students develop practical skills and explore career options while still at school.
✓ Vocational Education and Training (VET)
✓ Workplace learning and industry partnerships
✓ Pathways to university, apprenticeships and employment
Wellbeing & Belonging
Students are supported to build confidence, resilience and a strong sense of belonging.
✓ Dedicated wellbeing programs
✓ Mentoring and student support services
✓ Strong relationships and a connected school community
Welcome to Kooringal High School
Kooringal High School is a vibrant Years 7–12 school where students are encouraged to explore their interests, challenge themselves and prepare for future success.
As the Riverina's only partially selective public high school, we offer diverse academic, sporting, creative and vocational pathways that help students discover their strengths and achieve their goals.
Through strong community connections, dedicated staff and a commitment to excellence, students develop the confidence and skills to thrive at school and beyond.
Student Success Stories
Real Students. Real Pathways. Real Futures.
Pursuing Law and Justice
Jakoaba Smith
After graduating from Kooringal High School in 2023, Jakoaba is now studying Law and Criminology at UNSW. Through leadership opportunities and the support of her teachers, she built the skills and confidence to pursue university and a career in the legal profession.
Building a Career While at School
Jade Tapfield
Through a School-Based Traineeship while completing Year 12, Jade launched a career in healthcare. Now working as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner and Assistant Nurse, she is also studying nursing at Charles Sturt University while continuing to support patients across the Riverina.
Confidence Through Creativity
Ben Murray
Through his involvement in music and co-curricular opportunities at Kooringal High School, Ben developed the skills, confidence and passion to pursue further study in the arts. He is now studying music at the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University.
Starting High School
Beginning high school is an exciting milestone. Our transition program helps students and families feel confident, connected and ready for Year 7.
Through orientation activities, wellbeing support and strong partnerships with local primary schools, students build friendships, develop confidence and settle into high school life successfully.
✓ Orientation and transition activities
✓ Strong connections with local primary schools
✓ Dedicated wellbeing support
✓ Opportunities to build friendships and confidence
Principal's message
At Kooringal High School, we help students discover their strengths, pursue their interests and prepare for future success.
We are proud of our dedicated staff and strong partnerships with families. Together, we ensure students feel valued, supported and inspired to learn.
I invite you to explore our website and discover what makes our school special. We look forward to welcoming you into our community.
Helen Schmetzer, Principal of Kooringal High School
Quick links
Parent portal
Stay connected through our parent portal apps. Use them to make a payment, for attendance matters or to book a parent-teacher interview.
Bell times
Find information about our school bell times. Learn about our start and finish times, breaks and activities.
Canteen
Explore our school canteen. View our menu, canteen opening times and learn how to order.
Ready to join Kooringal High School?
Discover a school where students are challenged, supported and inspired to achieve their personal best.