Our Story

Coliling Village High School was its first school name when it was first opened as a secondary school in 1966. It was later renamed as Coliling Barangay High School to Coliling National High School in 1988 by virtue of RA 6655: Free Public Secondary Act of 1988.

Prior to the inception of free secondary education in all barangay high schools all over the country, the operation and maintenance of Coliling Barangay High School then, among other barangay high schools in the city, was partly financed by the city government. Coliling National High School as one of the pioneers in 1966 held its classes at the elementary classrooms. It was then managed by the elementary principal. In 1988, when the nationalization of all barangay high schools came to realize, a teacher-in-charge was assigned in the name of Mrs. Rosalia V. Calugay with eight (8) original teachers as starters of the nationalization.

Due to felt-need of a site, the Parent-Teacher Association with the unconditional support and cooperation of the community as a whole starting with school year 1988 – 1989 sponsored several fund drives and made proper representation with the local and national government officials concerned that led to the attainment of 3,049 square meters lot (purchased). Later on, a 3-classroom building, annex building, office of the TIC, a flagpole, school canteen, a 3-room multi-purpose building, concrete stage, store room, a 2-room Filipino-Chinese building and a right of way were constructed in 4-year time. Coliling National High School was the First Regional Winner of the Most Functional Newly Nationalized High School and Most Functional Canteen.

From January 2, 1995 to February 3, 2014, was managed and instructionally supervised by Mrs. Julia Cayabyab Tagulao, School Principal IV. During her administration, it has also gained fame being the Winner of Clean and Green Program, Revitalized Tree Growing and Planting Program, Most Functional Library and awardee of Best Implementer of Deped Programs, Coliling National High School then has 17 permanent teaching positions (1 Master Teacher I, 4 Teacher III, 2 Teacher II, and 10 Teacher I). There were two (2) teacher-volunteers. It also has an administrative aide paid by the Local School Board and a Security Guard.

Since 1995, construction of new buildings was added such as the library, science building, computer room and another Fil-Chi Building and comfort rooms for boys and girls. Stage was renovated, pathways were cemented and the quadrangle was cemented as well. Installation of electricity and water supply were given priorities. ICT unit/ equipment was also provided to learn about computers and to keep abreast with the new trends of teaching-learning process.