Davidson High School

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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

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%
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.

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