Katoomba High School

Katoomba High School
Location
Martin St, Katoomba

,
Australia
,
Information
School typeGovernment-operated comprehensive secondary school
MottoQuality and Creativity
Established1919
Educational authorityNSW Department of Education
PrincipalTess Devine
Teaching staff57
years712
Enrollment802
Websitekatoomba-h.schools.nsw.gov.au

Katoomba High School is a Government-operated secondary school located in Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia. As of 2025 the principal is Tess Devine.[1] The school has 802 students and 57 staff members.[2]

Between 2019 and 2022 the school suffered from several sex scandals involving teachers.[3]

On 15 August 2025 the school was visited by Chris Minns to open a new hall for the school, in line with a promise he made in 2022 to students at the school.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Our staff - Katoomba High School". katoomba-h.schools.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  2. ^ "Katoomba High School". Cluey Learning. 21 August 2025.
  3. ^ Rose, Tamsin (5 April 2022). "NSW principal's Harvard scholarship paused due to school investigation". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  4. ^ "NSW Premier reunites with former students who made new school hall possible". www.bluemountainsgazette.com.au. 15 August 2025. Retrieved 21 August 2025.

33°43′40″S 150°18′50″E / 33.7277°S 150.3138°E / -33.7277; 150.3138