MELVILLE High School has fallen victim to an awful act of crime over the weekend forcing the school to make short-term changes to their classroom allocations.
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In a statement on their Facebook, the school explained the devastation caused to staff and students.
"Unfortunately on the weekend our beautiful school was damaged from a break-in. Walking through the school yesterday brought feelings of sadness and violation. Destruction for no reason that only causes harm to our school community. I wonder why the culprits are hurting so much they have to do this? I hope they can find a way to help them heal," the statement read.
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Melville High School principal Mrs Victoria Staunton said various items have been stolen.
"There's a lot of graffiti all through the school, the place is a mess," she told the Argus.
"22 rooms were damaged and flares were set off, laptops and interactive televisions were also damaged and stolen.
"We've had to re-room certain classes or place them in the library with professional cleaning scheduled."
Mrs Staunton urged anyone with information to contact crime stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Kempsey Police Station were contacted for comment but unavailable at the time.
