About the school
Killarney Heights High School is a comprehensive co-educational school located 20 minutes from the Sydney CBD, focused on developing educated, connected, and resilient young adults. The school is dedicated to excellence, creativity, leadership, and evidence-based teaching practices. Core values such as positive education, respect, and responsibility underpin its operations, with a commitment to building strong community partnerships.
Killarney Heights High School boasts a proven record of high academic achievement, ranking among the top 10 comprehensive schools in New South Wales. Notably, it excels in Advanced English, consistently placing high in the merit lists for HSC courses. The curriculum offers a broad range of subjects, including Vocational Education and Training courses in Hospitality and Construction. The school is prominent in the arts, with student works featured in prestigious exhibitions such as 'Art Express' and the Working with Wood Show.
The school also offers extensive co-curricular activities across music, drama, sport, and various clubs, fostering a holistic educational experience. Students engage in community service projects and charity work, reflecting the school’s commitment to social responsibility.
Its educational community is supported by a dedicated and awarded teaching staff within a serene bushland setting, providing students with a nurturing environment conducive to personal and academic growth.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our vision is to provide an education that empowers students to achieve their highest potential while building the skills and confidence to thrive in a changing world.
Location & Catchment Area
- Killarney Heights High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Killarney Heights Public School 346 m
- B Forestville Public School 1.2 km
- C Castle Cove Public School 1.8 km
- D Frenchs Forest Public School 2.4 km
- E Roseville Public School 2.7 km
- F Lindfield East Public School 2.9 km
- G Arranounbai School 2.9 km
- H Balgowlah North Public School 3.2 km
- I Davidson High School 3.2 km
- J The Forest High School 3.2 km
- K Allambie Heights Public School 3.2 km
- L Mimosa Public School 3.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 969 (399 girls, 570 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 968.6
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1132 (percentile 92)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 4% / 14% / 30% / 52%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 22
- Indigenous students
- 0%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 45%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 66.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 12.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 162 |
| Year 8 | 139 |
| Year 9 | 157 |
| Year 10 | 193 |
| Year 11 | 149 |
| Year 12 | 169 |
| Total | 969 |
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 | 969 | 399 | 570 | - | 1132 | 66.3 |
| 2024 | 990 | 414 | 576 | 90.9 | 1126 | 67.3 |
| 2023 | 996 | 409 | 587 | 91 | 1126 | 66 |
| 2022 | 966 | 399 | 567 | 86.7 | 1121 | 64.8 |
| 2021 | 921 | 387 | 534 | 92.1 | 1121 | 64.6 |
| 2020 | 940 | 398 | 542 | - | 1117 | 64.3 |
| 2019 | 892 | 371 | 521 | 92 | 1114 | 61.8 |
| 2018 | 868 | 376 | 492 | 92.9 | 1107 | 61.5 |
| 2017 | 904 | 377 | 527 | 94.4 | 1114 | 63 |
| 2016 | 916 | 375 | 541 | 95.4 | 1112 | 64.3 |
| 2015 | 963 | 407 | 556 | 94.8 | 1112 | 65.9 |
| 2014 | 941 | 383 | 558 | 95.4 | 1108 | 63.7 |
| 2013 | 939 | 390 | 549 | 94.3 | 1114 | 64.6 |
| 2012 | 960 | 392 | 568 | 94.2 | 1119 | 64.8 |
| 2011 | 946 | 377 | 569 | 95.4 | 1119 | 64.4 |
| 2010 | 948 | 378 | 570 | - | 1121 | 66.3 |
| 2009 | 920 | 367 | 553 | - | 1142 | 62.8 |
| 2008 | 840 | 305 | 535 | - | 1142 | 59.1 |
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.