Why choose us?
At Kooringal High School, students are challenged to achieve their personal best, supported to pursue their interests and encouraged to discover their strengths.
As the Riverina's only partially selective public high school, we offer diverse academic, vocational, sporting and creative pathways that help every student find success.
With strong wellbeing support, dedicated teachers and a wide range of opportunities beyond the classroom, students leave Kooringal High School prepared for university, apprenticeships, employment and life beyond school.
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Why Families Choose KHS
Academic Excellence
Riverina's only partially selective public high school with enrichment opportunities that challenge students to achieve their personal best.
Future Pathways
Diverse academic, vocational and creative pathways that help students build skills, explore interests and prepare for university, apprenticeships, training and employment.
Wellbeing & Belonging
A supportive school community where students feel safe, connected and confident to learn and grow.
"Kooringal High School gave our child opportunities we simply didn't expect. From academic extension programs to leadership and extracurricular activities, they have grown in confidence and found their place."
— Kooringal High School parent
What we can offer your child
Student success
Student success looks different for every learner.
For some students, success means achieving outstanding HSC results and gaining entry to university. For others, it means securing an apprenticeship, completing vocational training, pursuing a creative passion or developing the confidence to become a leader.
At Kooringal High School, students are supported to achieve their personal goals through high-quality teaching, tailored support and diverse learning opportunities.
Academic achievements
- Kooringal High School is committed to academic excellence. Our students consistently achieve strong HSC results and have been recognised as one of NSW's most improved schools for average HSC performance.
Our academic programs
- Extension classes in English, Mathematics, Science and History
- Proven strategies like Explicit Teaching, ALARM and HSC Mentoring
- Strong HSC results, with many students achieving Band 5 and 6 scores
- High performance pathways for advanced learners
- A focus on writing, critical thinking and goal setting
- Strong pathways to university, training or employment
Competitions and awards
- State Finalists in Tournament of the Minds.
- State Finalist in 2025 Game Changer
- 2024 Winner of the Innovator Award in Game Changer
- SpecFest Winners for over 3 years
- Participation in a range of competitions
- Success in life beyond school
- Active community members
- Growth through high potential and gifted education
- Striving for personal improvement.
A world of opportunities
Every student should have the opportunity to discover what they enjoy and where their strengths lie. That's why Kooringal High School offers a broad range of academic, sporting, creative and vocational opportunities that extend learning beyond the classroom.
Our opportunities include:
- 40+ curriculum offers
- Selective Education
- Leadership programs and co-curricular activities
- STEM activities in robotics, engineering and sustainability
- VET courses in hospitality, construction, manufacturing and engineering, business services and entertainment
- Careers programs
- Work experience, mentoring and employability skills training
- Tournament of the Minds state finalists
- Game Changer winners
- Excursions
- Incursions
- Extra-curricular activities
- A wide variety of subjects.
Facilities Designed for Opportunity
Our facilities are designed to support every student's learning journey. From hands-on vocational training and creative arts programs to sporting development and academic study, students have access to specialist spaces that enhance their learning experience.
Features include our Trade Training Centre, industry-standard café, Performing Arts Venue, school farm, Clontarf Academy, Crow's Nest gym, multipurpose sporting facilities and refurbished library. These environments help students build skills, pursue their interests and prepare for life beyond school.
Students also benefit from our recently completed $6 million Covered Outdoor Learning Area (COLA), featuring full-sized basketball and netball courts, integrated audio and PA systems, and flexible spaces that support sport, assemblies, performances and whole-school events.
Tailored learning support
We know every child learns in their own way. That’s why we provide tailored learning support to help each student do their best. Our programs meet different student needs. This includes high potential and gifted students, students with additional needs or disability, and those who need wellbeing support. At our school, your child will get the support they need to succeed.
- Every teacher at Kooringal High School has completed professional learning in gifted education through UNSW.
- Student learning support officers (SLSO) in the classroom
- Teaching and learning adjustments
- Extension activities for students who need extra challenge
- Wellbeing and counselling support.
A School Where Students Feel Connected
At Kooringal High School, we welcome and support students from all backgrounds. We believe diversity is a strength. We make sure every student is included and respected.
Our diversity and inclusion programs include:
- 16% First Nations students
- 10% EAL/D
- Defence families
- Selective students
- The Special Education Faculty
- Enrichment Team
- Personal Learning Pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
- Cultural programs that promote pride and leadership.
- French and Italian subjects
- EALD (English as an Additional Language or Dialect) support for newly arrived students
- Strong connections with families and community to support every learner
- Defence
- Clontarf Academy
- Supporting students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)
- Celebrating Harmony Day
- Incorporating culturally inclusive school events
- Ensuring cultural safety for all students.
Support for all learners
We are committed to creating a safe, respectful and supportive learning environment for all students. Our wellbeing programs ensure every student feels cared for and valued.
Our support services include:
- Case management and personalised wellbeing plans
- Positive behaviour programs and student recognition systems
- Access to external services
- Student Support Officer
- Defence School Mentor
- Trauma-informed teaching and high expectations for behaviour
- Regular mentoring and support for attendance and learning
- A culture of respect, inclusion and fairness
Stories and highlights
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Policies and reports
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