Kotara High School
Kotara High School is a comprehensive co-educational high school located in the city of Newcastle. We have approximately 1000 students and 100 staff including teachers and support staff. The school prides itself on teamwork between staff, students, parents and members of the community. Kotara High has a strong Student Representative Council and a very active Parents and Citizens Association. Kotara High School has excellent programs in all Key Learning Areas. Our academic, cultural, sporting and student welfare opportunities abound. Our school consistently achieves above average results in many subjects and competitions while providing a number of support programs for students with special needs. One such program is our Hearing Support Unit in which specialist teachers teach students from years 7 to 12 in specialist classrooms while also supporting students in mainstream classes. The school operates an effective and supportive program for our Gifted and Talented students. Our excellent results in public examinations over the years have won the school great respect in the region. Our reputation for delivering excellence is unchallenged.
We recognise the Ongoing Custodians of the lands and waterways where we work and live. We pay respect to Elders past and present as ongoing teachers of knowledge, songlines and stories. We strive to ensure every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learner in NSW achieves their potential through education.