About the school
Mosman High School is a proud co-educational secondary school located in the heart of Mosman, catering to approximately 850 students from Year 7 to Year 12. The school is celebrated for its outstanding academic achievements and is recognised as a centre of excellence in senior studies.
Educational Excellence
Mosman High School focuses on fostering independent, resourceful, and tolerant individuals, equipping them with essential personal, social, academic, and technological skills required in today's dynamic world. The school's commitment to excellence is evident in its well-rounded curriculum and a wide array of extracurricular activities that include exceptional programs in visual arts, drama, music, and academic extension.
Community Engagement
The school shares its campus with Mosman Community College, providing additional educational opportunities for the local community. International students, primarily from China, Korea, Vietnam, and Japan, enrich the school’s multicultural environment and are highly valued by the school community.
Mission and Values
The mission of Mosman High School is reflected in its vision: "A school community fostering creativity, individuality and leadership while striving for excellence in teaching and learning." This mission underscores the school’s dedication to providing a caring and supportive educational environment that prepares students for life beyond school.
Facilities and Opportunities
With modern facilities and a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, students at Mosman High School have access to a diverse range of programs that encourage growth and excellence in various fields. The school's reputation for achieving personal bests in academics and beyond is well established, making it a desirable option for families in the area.
Mission
A school community fostering creativity, individuality and leadership while striving for excellence in teaching and learning.
Location & Catchment Area
- Mosman High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Mosman Public School 274 m
- B Middle Harbour Public School 1.3 km
- C Beauty Point Public School 2.0 km
- D Neutral Bay Public School 2.2 km
- E Northbridge Public School 2.9 km
- F Balgowlah Heights Public School 3.0 km
- G Anzac Park Public School 3.0 km
- H Cammeray Public School 3.1 km
- I North Sydney Boys High School 3.3 km
- J North Sydney Girls High School 3.7 km
- K North Sydney Public School 3.7 km
- L Cammeraygal High School 3.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 1,087 (514 girls, 573 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1,085.6
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1126 (percentile 91)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 3% / 14% / 33% / 50%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 24
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 42%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 75.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 14
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 183 |
| Year 8 | 166 |
| Year 9 | 179 |
| Year 10 | 213 |
| Year 11 | 175 |
| Year 12 | 171 |
| Total | 1,087 |
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 | 1,087 | 514 | 573 | - | 1126 | 75.3 |
| 2024 | 1,022 | 482 | 540 | 90.4 | 1131 | 74.3 |
| 2023 | 1,027 | 483 | 544 | 89.6 | 1125 | 70.3 |
| 2022 | 1,012 | 476 | 536 | 86.7 | 1125 | 68.3 |
| 2021 | 1,062 | 495 | 567 | 91.2 | 1126 | 71.4 |
| 2020 | 1,063 | 507 | 556 | - | 1128 | 72.9 |
| 2019 | 1,102 | 544 | 558 | 92.1 | 1123 | 74 |
| 2018 | 1,106 | 551 | 555 | 92.6 | 1132 | 73.9 |
| 2017 | 1,070 | 514 | 556 | 93.6 | 1138 | 71 |
| 2016 | 1,057 | 513 | 544 | 94 | 1141 | 70.6 |
| 2015 | 1,028 | 513 | 515 | 93.3 | 1141 | 70.9 |
| 2014 | 1,029 | 524 | 505 | 93.7 | 1149 | 69.7 |
| 2013 | 961 | 499 | 462 | 93.2 | 1146 | 65.7 |
| 2012 | 901 | 474 | 427 | 93.2 | 1155 | 62.5 |
| 2011 | 873 | 450 | 423 | 92.9 | 1152 | 60.6 |
| 2010 | 839 | 409 | 430 | - | 1148 | 59.8 |
| 2009 | 781 | 355 | 426 | - | 1161 | 58.2 |
| 2008 | 768 | 341 | 427 | - | 1161 | 57.6 |
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.