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
- Killara High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Lindfield East Public School 1.5 km
- B St Ives High School 1.9 km
- C Cromehurst School 1.9 km
- D Gordon East Public School 2.0 km
- E St Ives Public School 2.2 km
- F Killara Public School 2.6 km
- G Lindfield Public School 2.7 km
- H Roseville Public School 3.1 km
- I Davidson High School 3.2 km
- J Beaumont Road Public School 3.2 km
- K Gordon West Public School 3.3 km
- L Mimosa Public School 3.3 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 7
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 64%
- 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.