Katoomba High School

Catchment & distance

Location & catchment

Martin St, Katoomba, NSW 2780

School

Catchment area is approximate. Check the NSW Department of Education for the official zone.

The school details parents usually check first.

Band 6 and E4 results from the NESA Distinguished Achievers list, 2023 to 2025.

Strongest subjects

Mathematics Extension 1Visual ArtsLegal Studies

Programs, languages, activities, facilities and support, all in one place.

6

Sports and competitive activities listed by the school.

AthleticsBasketballCross CountryNetballSwimmingTennis

1

Music, drama, dance, and other performing arts opportunities.

Drama

3

Academic clubs, competitions, and interest groups.

DebatingPublic Speaking3D printing

3

Student leadership roles, mentoring, and service opportunities.

Duke Of EdinburghVolunteeringYoung Leaders

8

On-campus spaces and specialist facilities listed by the school.

Art StudiosBasketball CourtsDance StudioIT labsLibraryMusic RoomsSports FieldsTennis Courts

5

Learning support, wellbeing programs, and pastoral care.

Behaviour SupportCounsellingGifted SupportLearning DifficultiesRespectful Relationships

A snapshot of the suburb around this school. ABS 2021 Census, ABS SEIFA 2021, NSW BOCSAR (latest quarter).

Families with kids: 31.4%Below NSW avg; NSW median: 38%.
Median age: 48yrs; NSW median: 45 yrs.
Languages at home: 9.5% use a language other than English at home.
Religious make-up: 55% reported no religion.
Socio-economic advantage: 5/ 10 SEIFATop 58%; 1 = most disadvantaged, 10 = least.
Tertiary education: 45.9%Top 15%; Adults with a bachelor degree or higher.