Killara High School

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About the school

Killara High School is one of New South Wales's outstanding secondary schools, catering to both girls and boys. The school emphasises quality teaching and offers a diverse range of opportunities aimed at fostering individual student achievement and success in learning. With a strong commitment to the well-being and growth of each student, Killara High School provides effective pastoral support and curriculum enrichment programs, supported by robust discipline among its students.

Students consistently achieve excellent results in the Higher School Certificate (HSC), reflecting the high academic standards upheld at Killara. This success is a testament to the talent and dedication of students, the support of their families, and the commitment of the school's professional staff. The school features exceptional programs in creative and performing arts, with student work regularly showcased in events such as HSC ENCORE and ArtExpress, and notable design projects highlighted in exhibitions like HSC DesignTech and Texstyle.

Killara High School is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and offers a broad curriculum alongside a variety of sports programs. The school promotes high expectations combined with a culture of care and respect for others, which fosters students' personal development. Beyond academics, students benefit from leadership opportunities and programs like the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. The majority of students progress to universities or TAFE after completing Year 12, with many former students achieving distinguished careers across various fields including academia, arts, and sports.

Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. We see every student as a whole person, meeting them where they are, then building support for growth. Our high-impact evidence-based teaching approach creates consistently outstanding academic results.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
1,803 (751 girls, 1,052 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
1,800.4
ICSEA What does this mean?
1147 (percentile 95)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
2% / 9% / 29% / 60%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
119.6
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
19.2

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Year 7 349
Year 8 282
Year 9 322
Year 10 321
Year 11 251
Year 12 278
Total 1,803

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 1,803 751 1,052 - 1147 119.6
2024 1,685 688 997 91.7 1154 110.8
2023 1,631 645 986 92.3 1148 107.9
2022 1,610 643 967 89.5 1158 108.6
2021 1,608 645 963 94.6 1153 108.2
2020 1,674 636 1,038 - 1153 111.5
2019 1,667 642 1,025 92.9 1154 110.4
2018 1,649 656 993 94.5 1151 109.3
2017 1,628 658 970 95.7 1159 105.6
2016 1,618 644 974 95.5 1148 103
2015 1,602 667 935 95.3 1150 104.2
2014 1,590 685 905 94.8 1152 104.6
2013 1,589 683 906 94.9 1161 105.1
2012 1,569 675 894 94 1184 101.2
2011 1,544 671 873 92.9 1186 98.4
2010 1,521 671 850 - 1191 101
2009 1,485 644 841 - 1213 99.7
2008 1,469 639 830 - 1213 96.6

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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