About the school
Kurri Kurri High School is a comprehensive public school established in 1956, catering to the local community. With an enrolment of approximately 800 students from Year 7 to Year 12, the school is staffed by 58 dedicated teachers delivering a diverse curriculum that emphasizes student welfare and sporting activities. The core values of the school are encapsulated in its motto, 'Making the Best of Ourselves.'
Academic and Support Initiatives
The school has developed a range of programs designed to enhance student learning and engagement. It focuses on improving literacy and numeracy outcomes, student retention rates, and the educational experience of Aboriginal students. The integration of technology into the learning process and the establishment of strong connections with local businesses through the Adopt a School Program underscore the school's commitment to modern education practices.
Community and Collaboration
Kurri Kurri High School operates within the Kurri Kurri Learning Community, collaborating closely with partner schools that include Kurri Kurri Public, Weston Public, Pelaw Main Public, Mulbring Public, and Stanford Merthyr Infants. This partnership fosters a well-rounded educational environment that supports shared objectives for enhancing student success.
Future Pathways
Students at Kurri Kurri High School have access to a wide variety of extracurricular programs, including the S.P.O.R.T. Representative Sports Program, performing arts facilities, and school-based apprenticeships. The school is dedicated to creating pathways for all learners, ensuring that each student is empowered to reach their full potential and pursue their individual interests and career aspirations.
Mission
Kurri Kurri High School Creating Futures Our vision is to create exceptional citizens by providing a world class, dynamic and exciting curriculum.
Location & Catchment Area
- Kurri Kurri High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Kurri Kurri Public School 1.4 km
- B Stanford Merthyr Infants School 1.7 km
- C Weston Public School 2.4 km
- D Pelaw Main Public School 2.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 917 (442 girls, 475 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 915.4
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 894 (percentile 9)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 64% / 26% / 8% / 2%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 142
- Indigenous students
- 28%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 3%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 78
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 22.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 193 |
| Year 8 | 185 |
| Year 9 | 177 |
| Year 10 | 168 |
| Year 11 | 101 |
| Year 12 | 93 |
| Total | 917 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 917 | 442 | 475 | - | 894 | 78 |
| 2024 | 938 | 448 | 490 | 72.1 | 896 | 77.6 |
| 2023 | 931 | 457 | 474 | 75.4 | 902 | 77.6 |
| 2022 | 901 | 436 | 465 | 74.1 | 897 | 74.8 |
| 2021 | 854 | 412 | 442 | 80.1 | 903 | 73.6 |
| 2020 | 838 | 404 | 434 | - | 904 | 71.2 |
| 2019 | 787 | 376 | 411 | 82.8 | 903 | 65.9 |
| 2018 | 801 | 389 | 412 | 83.5 | 899 | 67.6 |
| 2017 | 830 | 403 | 427 | 85.1 | 901 | 69.1 |
| 2016 | 837 | 439 | 398 | 85.5 | 909 | 66.6 |
| 2015 | 838 | 421 | 417 | 87.7 | 910 | 65 |
| 2014 | 816 | 402 | 414 | 89.3 | 916 | 62.2 |
| 2013 | 814 | 407 | 407 | 88.8 | 924 | 62.4 |
| 2012 | 784 | 399 | 385 | 85.7 | 923 | 57.8 |
| 2011 | 765 | 390 | 375 | 86.1 | 920 | 57.2 |
| 2010 | 730 | 351 | 379 | - | 919 | 54.9 |
| 2009 | 702 | 355 | 347 | - | 944 | 56.1 |
| 2008 | 772 | 386 | 386 | - | 944 | 60.8 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.