Corrimal High School
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
About the school
Corrimal High School is a co-educational comprehensive secondary school located in northern Wollongong, renowned for its attractive, safe, and secure grounds featuring extensive playing fields. The school incorporates a Support Unit and caters to students across a full range of abilities, fostering an inclusive learning environment where both students and staff strive for excellence.
Educational Programs
The school is dedicated to providing a diverse array of educational programs aimed at promoting individual development both academically and socially. Its broad curriculum encompasses Classroom Educational Courses (CEC) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses. Facilities include a state-of-the-art Metal Skills Centre, Science Labs, an Industrial Kitchen, a School Farm, and an After School Tutorial and Learning Centre, all equipped with advanced technology such as Interactive Whiteboards and Wireless Internet.
Community Involvement and Support
Corrimal High School maintains strong ties with the local community, supported by an active Parents and Citizens' Association (P&C). Collaborations extend to organisations like the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) and the Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME). The school provides numerous workplace experiences at over thirty independent sites.
Special Programs
A notable feature is the Motivation Class Program, which aims to challenge and extend students, becoming a significant consideration for parents when choosing the school. The school sets clear learning goals and employs data from various assessment sources to tailor teaching and learning strategies. Investment in learning support ensures an idealised learning experience for all students.
Mission
At Corrimal High School, we aspire to empower every student to achieve their full potential in a supportive, inclusive, and innovative learning environment. Guided by our core values of respect, responsibility, and excellence, we are committed to explicit teaching and a strong focus on High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) to meet the diverse needs of our students.
Location & Catchment Area
- Corrimal High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Bellambi Public School 479 m
- B Corrimal East Public School 566 m
- C Corrimal Public School 1.3 km
- D Russell Vale Public School 1.7 km
- E Towradgi Public School 1.9 km
- F Tarrawanna Public School 2.0 km
- G Fairy Meadow Public School 2.5 km
- H Woonona East Public School 2.5 km
- I Woonona Public School 3.2 km
- J Woonona High School 3.2 km
- K Mount Ousley Public School 3.4 km
- L Balgownie Public School 3.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 569 (290 girls, 279 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 568.8
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 940 (percentile 21)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 48% / 28% / 15% / 8%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 125
- Indigenous students
- 18%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 17%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 60.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 18.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 116 |
| Year 8 | 135 |
| Year 9 | 88 |
| Year 10 | 113 |
| Year 11 | 68 |
| Year 12 | 49 |
| Total | 569 |
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 | 569 | 290 | 279 | - | 940 | 60.1 |
| 2024 | 549 | 278 | 271 | 79.1 | 938 | 57.2 |
| 2023 | 455 | 236 | 219 | 79.5 | 940 | 52.1 |
| 2022 | 426 | 225 | 201 | 78.3 | 920 | 49.8 |
| 2021 | 397 | 205 | 192 | 82.8 | 920 | 48.3 |
| 2020 | 353 | 171 | 182 | - | 926 | 43.1 |
| 2019 | 318 | 136 | 182 | 84.6 | 918 | 45.7 |
| 2018 | 320 | 132 | 188 | 85.1 | 899 | 42.3 |
| 2017 | 326 | 130 | 196 | 83.1 | 908 | 42 |
| 2016 | 345 | 150 | 195 | 83.2 | 917 | 42.7 |
| 2015 | 401 | 183 | 218 | 84.9 | 918 | 44.5 |
| 2014 | 437 | 195 | 242 | 86.1 | 926 | 46.5 |
| 2013 | 471 | 222 | 249 | 85.5 | 935 | 47 |
| 2012 | 477 | 238 | 239 | 84.6 | 934 | 49.1 |
| 2011 | 482 | 237 | 245 | 84.9 | 934 | 48.1 |
| 2010 | 487 | 245 | 242 | - | 932 | 48.8 |
| 2009 | 487 | 261 | 226 | - | 951 | 49.5 |
| 2008 | 496 | 257 | 239 | - | 951 | 46.7 |
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.