Karabar High School
Queanbeyan, NSW, 2620
School profile
ACARA
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
103.1
82.2 teaching · 20.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
8.8:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
723
Indigenous students
15%
Language other than English
16%
Girls vs boys
334 girls · 389 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
About
Karabar High School is a comprehensive, inclusive, coeducational secondary school serving students in Years 7 to 12, located in Queanbeyan, NSW. The school operates both a selective stream and a non-selective stream, offering a differentiated pathway structure that allows students of varying abilities and aspirations to access an education suited to their individual needs. The school has a strong presence in the local Queanbeyan community, with representation on inter-agency panels and forums that advocate for youth interests. This active engagement with community organisations supports student development across academic, emotional, and social dimensions, reflecting the school's understanding of its broader role in preparing young people to contribute positively to the communities in which they live. A dedicated Performing Arts Program is available for gifted and talented students, forming part of the school's broader commitment to high potential and gifted education. This specialist offering sits alongside the school's general curriculum, providing students with opportunities to develop creative and performance-based skills within a structured and supportive environment. Student learning support officers are embedded in classrooms, providing in-room assistance that directly supports students with diverse learning needs. A current strategic priority centres on building teacher capacity to promote and develop agreed values, positive behaviours, and academic success across the student cohort — a focus that shapes professional practice and collaborative culture within the school. The school's vision emphasises high expectations for all students and a responsive, inclusive environment in which each individual is equipped with the skills to become a productive member of both local and wider communities.
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Pay and agreement
Graduate
$90,117
Starting salary
Top of scale
$137,861
Highly Accomplished / Lead Teacher
Super
12.0%
Employer contribution
Under the Crown Employees (Teachers) Award 2024. Full-time equivalent, before allowances.
Work out your pay stepWhat you need to teach here
Required before you can be employed at any NSW school.
Location
Remoteness
Major city