About the school
Davidson High School is a comprehensive, co-educational and inclusive secondary school located on the Northern Beaches of New South Wales, educating around 800 students. The school prides itself on creating a supportive, innovative, and engaging environment that fosters strong connections between students, staff, and parents. Davidson High has cultivated a reputation for academic excellence, regularly achieving high ATAR scores, with notable successes including scores above 90% in recent years. Key academic features include an innovative GATEway extension program for Year 7, a dedicated timetabled subject focusing on thinking and learning skills, and after-school programs designed to enhance research, homework, and study skills.
The school is deeply committed to inclusion and provides individual learning programs tailored to student needs, supported by a dedicated Learning Support Team. Davidson High's diverse curriculum is complemented by a wide array of extracurricular activities, ranging from performing arts—where students engage in music, dance, and drama performances—to sports, leadership opportunities, specialised clubs, and community service initiatives. The school actively encourages student participation in events such as eisteddfods and state festivals, enhancing the students' educational experience.
With its strong community ties, Davidson High School cultivates partnerships with local primary schools to facilitate smooth transitions for incoming students. The school's focus extends beyond academics, emphasising values such as responsibility, care, respect, and ethical behaviour, all contributing to a holistic educational approach that prepares students for future challenges.
Mission
Davidson High School is committed to providing an inclusive educational environment that is supportive, innovative and engaging.
Location & Catchment Area
- Davidson High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Mimosa Public School 154 m
- B Wakehurst Public School 1.4 km
- C Frenchs Forest Public School 1.9 km
- D Forestville Public School 2.0 km
- E Belrose Public School 2.2 km
- F Killarney Heights High School 3.2 km
- G Killara High School 3.2 km
- H Lindfield East Public School 3.2 km
- I St Ives Park Public School 3.4 km
- J Killarney Heights Public School 3.5 km
- K Arranounbai School 3.6 km
- L St Ives High School 3.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 790 (359 girls, 431 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 789.4
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1089 (percentile 81)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 8% / 23% / 37% / 32%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 45
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 18%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 56.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 11.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 135 |
| Year 8 | 138 |
| Year 9 | 138 |
| Year 10 | 149 |
| Year 11 | 126 |
| Year 12 | 104 |
| Total | 790 |
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 | 790 | 359 | 431 | - | 1089 | 56.6 |
| 2024 | 828 | 380 | 448 | 88.7 | 1086 | 59 |
| 2023 | 871 | 396 | 475 | 88.1 | 1083 | 60.3 |
| 2022 | 858 | 384 | 474 | 84.9 | 1082 | 58.3 |
| 2021 | 861 | 399 | 462 | 89.7 | 1078 | 59.9 |
| 2020 | 887 | 423 | 464 | - | 1075 | 61 |
| 2019 | 882 | 429 | 453 | 91.4 | 1075 | 59.3 |
| 2018 | 844 | 406 | 438 | 91.7 | 1080 | 57.8 |
| 2017 | 844 | 413 | 431 | 92.8 | 1077 | 58.8 |
| 2016 | 813 | 395 | 418 | 93.8 | 1073 | 58.3 |
| 2015 | 798 | 371 | 427 | 93.6 | 1073 | 56 |
| 2014 | 778 | 354 | 424 | 93 | 1077 | 54.5 |
| 2013 | 764 | 347 | 417 | 93.2 | 1085 | 55.3 |
| 2012 | 767 | 353 | 414 | 92.7 | 1080 | 54.2 |
| 2011 | 742 | 340 | 402 | 94 | 1082 | 53 |
| 2010 | 718 | 331 | 387 | - | 1087 | 52.3 |
| 2009 | 728 | 336 | 392 | - | 1125 | 52.7 |
| 2008 | 739 | 337 | 402 | - | 1125 | 53.1 |
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.