Karabar High School

Queanbeyan, NSW, 2620

Government Secondary · Years 7-12 Co-educational 723 students Major city
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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

46%
54%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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.

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NESA Teacher Accreditation

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NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Office of the Children's Guardian

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Location

Remoteness

Major city