Tweed River High School

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About the school

Tweed River High School is a vibrant, comprehensive high school located in Tweed Heads South, dedicated to academic achievement and positive student wellbeing. The school's core values of teamwork, opportunity, respect, excellence, and safety inform a wide range of outstanding student programs. It fosters a safe and orderly school environment that enables all students to achieve their best through various wellbeing initiatives aimed at developing resilience and adaptability.

Academic Programs

Students at Tweed River High School engage in a diverse academic curriculum, including a strong Agricultural program that utilises the school farm, a Marine Studies program with direct access to the Tweed River, and a state-of-the-art Metals and Engineering trade skills centre. The school's Academic Talent Pathway offers an environment for rapid achievement and higher-order thinking skills. Self-select classes in years 9 and 10 provide additional extension opportunities for stage 5 students.

Extra-Curricular Opportunities

The school promotes a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including year camps, academic workshops, and sports development programs that allow students to cultivate their unique talents. Its creative and performing arts programs enable students to perform at local, regional, and state-wide events.

Commitment to Student Wellbeing

With a dedicated team of specialist teachers and tailored tutorial programs, Tweed River High School ensures that every student receives the support necessary to excel in a welcoming environment. The school actively encourages family involvement, recognising the importance of collaboration in student success. For families considering enrolment, the school welcomes visits and provides extensive information about its exceptional programs and opportunities.

Mission

At Tweed River High School, we are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students by fostering a tradition of academic and sporting excellence.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
590 (249 girls, 341 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
589.6
ICSEA What does this mean?
940 (percentile 21)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
45% / 34% / 16% / 4%
Indigenous students
24%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
59.3
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
15.3

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Year 7 97
Year 8 134
Year 9 95
Year 10 95
Year 11 100
Year 12 69
Total 590

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 590 249 341 - 940 59.3
2024 607 261 346 80.1 943 58.3
2023 607 268 339 79.6 940 58.3
2022 610 276 334 80.1 945 58
2021 657 291 366 82.4 942 57.4
2020 703 325 378 - 942 54.4
2019 693 352 341 84.5 944 52.4
2018 721 374 347 89 942 52.8
2017 723 369 354 87.8 955 54.9
2016 796 402 394 87.4 950 57.3
2015 852 422 430 88.9 961 60.6
2014 896 434 462 89.9 953 61.4
2013 901 422 479 89.9 951 63.7
2012 927 424 503 87.2 937 63.2
2011 900 437 463 86.8 933 61.5
2010 860 404 456 - 932 59.4
2009 796 377 419 - 960 58.2
2008 773 378 395 - 960 58.5

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.

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