About the school
Barrenjoey High School is a comprehensive community high school located in Avalon, integrating into the artistic and creative fabric of its surrounding environment. This progressive school has successfully developed a strong balance between academic excellence, creative pursuits, and social awareness. The school community, including the active Parents and Citizens group, plays a pivotal role in fostering relationships and a positive school culture.
Success at Barrenjoey is reflected in various domains, from high academic achievements to notable artistic and sporting accomplishments. The school prides itself on the diverse opportunities available for its students, fostering partnerships among students, parents, staff, and the broader community. Since 2008, key initiatives such as student leadership and mentoring programs have helped to enhance the educational experience.
Barrenjoey High School offers an encouraging environment where independent learning is promoted. Recent years have seen the development of targeted literacy and numeracy programs, an after-school homework club, and an expanding array of creative arts electives. The school's vision includes delivering quality education within a supportive setting, cultivating active and lifelong learners.
Barrenjoey High School continues to evolve, embracing innovative teaching approaches and maintaining a commitment to high educational standards. The values of respect, effort, and challenge underpin the school's culture, ensuring a nurturing atmosphere where students can thrive and reach their full potential.
Mission
Our vision is to deliver high-quality education in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment, where every student can thrive in their areas of passion and interest.
Location & Catchment Area
- Barrenjoey High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Avalon Public School 1.1 km
- B Bilgola Plateau Public School 2.4 km
- C Newport Public School 3.8 km
- D Pittwater High School 5.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 865 (408 girls, 457 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 859.5
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1081 (percentile 79)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 9% / 26% / 34% / 31%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 46
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 13%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 62.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 14.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 145 |
| Year 8 | 158 |
| Year 9 | 158 |
| Year 10 | 155 |
| Year 11 | 120 |
| Year 12 | 129 |
| Total | 865 |
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 | 865 | 408 | 457 | - | 1081 | 62.7 |
| 2024 | 871 | 424 | 447 | 84.9 | 1085 | 64.5 |
| 2023 | 831 | 409 | 422 | 86.3 | 1088 | 59.1 |
| 2022 | 836 | 403 | 433 | 82.2 | 1083 | 58.5 |
| 2021 | 851 | 416 | 435 | 88.6 | 1077 | 59.3 |
| 2020 | 812 | 385 | 427 | - | 1077 | 55.9 |
| 2019 | 759 | 383 | 376 | 91.7 | 1077 | 53.5 |
| 2018 | 708 | 348 | 360 | 91.3 | 1080 | 52.1 |
| 2017 | 702 | 334 | 368 | 93.4 | 1083 | 52 |
| 2016 | 700 | 340 | 360 | 91.8 | 1076 | 50.2 |
| 2015 | 640 | 320 | 320 | 92.5 | 1084 | 48.1 |
| 2014 | 658 | 328 | 330 | 92.4 | 1085 | 48.8 |
| 2013 | 641 | 293 | 348 | 92 | 1090 | 48.2 |
| 2012 | 635 | 286 | 349 | 92.2 | 1103 | 47.8 |
| 2011 | 630 | 287 | 343 | 91 | 1106 | 49.1 |
| 2010 | 633 | 281 | 352 | - | 1105 | 49.6 |
| 2009 | 684 | 319 | 365 | - | 1116 | 51.2 |
| 2008 | 704 | 325 | 379 | - | 1116 | 53.2 |
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.