Turramurra High School
Respect, Responsibility and Aspiration
About the school
Turramurra High School is a vibrant co-educational comprehensive school located on Sydney's North Shore, adjacent to the serene Lane Cove National Park. Established in 1967, the school serves a diverse and growing student body of approximately 950 to 1,000 students. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education that cultivates academic excellence, personal growth, and inclusivity. Turramurra High fosters a strong community spirit, enhancing the learning experience through valuable partnerships with local organisations and universities.
Inclusive Learning Community
The school prides itself on being an inclusive environment where every student is known, valued, and inspired to succeed. Turramurra High offers a wide range of subjects alongside approximately 38 co-curricular activities encompassing arts, sports, and technology, enabling students to explore their interests and passions. The school is dedicated to fostering high expectations amongst its students, encouraging them to become adaptable, resourceful, and innovative.
Commitment to Personal Development
Turramurra High School places significant emphasis on the holistic development of each student. It aims to provide a supportive atmosphere that promotes tolerance, responsibility, and cultural awareness. The school believes that by nurturing these values, students will not only thrive academically but will also become active, considerate citizens within their communities.
Through its commitment to the development of critical skills—such as communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical reflection—Turramurra High prepares its students for the challenges of the rapidly evolving societal landscape. As a school dedicated to delivering stimulating education within a safe and nurturing space, Turramurra High School is focused on helping all students reach their full potential and confidently face the future.
Mission
Turramurra High School is an inclusive learning community that seeks to empower individuals to reach their potential through high expectations and supportive relationships.
Location & Catchment Area
- Turramurra High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A West Pymble Public School 1.2 km
- B Turramurra Public School 1.3 km
- C Epping North Public School 1.8 km
- D Epping Boys High School 1.9 km
- E Gordon West Public School 2.3 km
- F Epping Public School 2.9 km
- G Warrawee Public School 3.2 km
- H Killara Public School 3.2 km
- I Eastwood Heights Public School 3.3 km
- J Kent Road Public School 3.4 km
- K Beaumont Road Public School 3.5 km
- L Pymble Public School 3.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 987 (441 girls, 546 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 985.8
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1118 (percentile 89)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 5% / 15% / 32% / 48%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 19
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 39%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 68.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 13.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 151 |
| Year 8 | 137 |
| Year 9 | 182 |
| Year 10 | 186 |
| Year 11 | 146 |
| Year 12 | 185 |
| Total | 987 |
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 | 987 | 441 | 546 | - | 1118 | 68.5 |
| 2024 | 1,025 | 439 | 586 | 89.5 | 1122 | 70.6 |
| 2023 | 1,047 | 450 | 597 | 89.2 | 1116 | 71.7 |
| 2022 | 1,067 | 448 | 619 | 87.2 | 1120 | 74.4 |
| 2021 | 1,148 | 484 | 664 | 91.3 | 1125 | 79.2 |
| 2020 | 1,223 | 518 | 705 | - | 1125 | 82.5 |
| 2019 | 1,207 | 531 | 676 | 92.8 | 1126 | 82.2 |
| 2018 | 1,248 | 551 | 697 | 93.8 | 1131 | 84.1 |
| 2017 | 1,243 | 551 | 692 | 94.8 | 1134 | 85.4 |
| 2016 | 1,266 | 556 | 710 | 94.8 | 1129 | 86.5 |
| 2015 | 1,292 | 574 | 718 | 94.2 | 1129 | 88 |
| 2014 | 1,264 | 558 | 706 | 95.6 | 1133 | 83.1 |
| 2013 | 1,231 | 541 | 690 | 94 | 1135 | 81.8 |
| 2012 | 1,189 | 528 | 661 | 92.1 | 1139 | 80.1 |
| 2011 | 1,206 | 533 | 673 | 93 | 1144 | 80 |
| 2010 | 1,121 | 478 | 643 | - | 1148 | 73.8 |
| 2009 | 998 | 418 | 580 | - | 1182 | 68.2 |
| 2008 | 967 | 403 | 564 | - | 1182 | 66.8 |
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.