Kingsgrove High School
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About the school
Kingsgrove High School is a dynamic, co-educational and multicultural school located in Kingsgrove. It serves students from Year 7 to Year 12, fostering personal excellence and active participation in school governance. The school is known for its strong academic performance, evident in its Higher School Certificate results, and has a notable reputation in sports, with the largest grade sport representation in the local region.
Academic Excellence and Support Programs
Kingsgrove High School offers over 30 courses leading to the Higher School Certificate, including Vocational Education and Training packages. The curriculum is developed and delivered through a Quality Teaching framework, with a focus on literacy, numeracy, technology, and support for Gifted and Talented students. Specialised programs are in place for speakers of English as a Second Language, ensuring that all students receive the support they need to thrive.
Facilities and Community Involvement
The school's modern facilities include refurbished science laboratories, kitchens, technology workshops, and a well-resourced library. Kingsgrove High School enjoys close connections with local community groups, enhancing students' understanding of community issues and resource sharing. Recently, the school celebrated its 50th anniversary, highlighting its significant role in the local community as a school of choice.
In recent years, the school has achieved sustained growth in Higher School Certificate results and received several awards for outstanding school programs. Approximately 55% of graduates gain direct university offers, and a further 25% advance to TAFE NSW or other institutions. Kingsgrove High School remains committed to achieving high-quality education that inspires and empowers every student.
Mission
Kingsgrove High School proudly serves the local community by providing a high-quality, well-rounded education that inspires and empowers every student. We are dedicated to academic excellence and fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where all students can achieve their personal best.
Location & Catchment Area
- Kingsgrove High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Kingsgrove Public School 78 m
- B Beverly Hills Public School 1.6 km
- C Kingsgrove North High School 1.7 km
- D Georges River College, Hurstville Campus 1.8 km
- E Bexley North Public School 1.9 km
- F Hurstville Public School 2.0 km
- G Sydney Technical High School 2.0 km
- H Penshurst Public School 2.0 km
- I Beverly Hills Girls High School 2.1 km
- J McCallums Hill Public School 2.2 km
- K Clemton Park Public School 2.2 km
- L Georges River College, Penshurst Campus 2.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 672 (243 girls, 429 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 672
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 986 (percentile 40)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 42% / 32% / 20% / 6%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 117
- Indigenous students
- 1%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 85%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 57.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 13.3
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 115 |
| Year 8 | 126 |
| Year 9 | 113 |
| Year 10 | 126 |
| Year 11 | 111 |
| Year 12 | 81 |
| Total | 672 |
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 | 672 | 243 | 429 | - | 986 | 57.9 |
| 2024 | 682 | 260 | 422 | 85 | 985 | 58.9 |
| 2023 | 702 | 270 | 432 | 85.7 | 983 | 60.5 |
| 2022 | 715 | 258 | 457 | 82.7 | 975 | 61.8 |
| 2021 | 773 | 287 | 486 | 87 | 979 | 63.7 |
| 2020 | 822 | 295 | 527 | - | 978 | 63.9 |
| 2019 | 926 | 326 | 600 | 88.7 | 975 | 68.5 |
| 2018 | 980 | 335 | 645 | 89.7 | 972 | 69 |
| 2017 | 989 | 355 | 634 | 91.2 | 973 | 69 |
| 2016 | 998 | 376 | 622 | 90.2 | 973 | 69.3 |
| 2015 | 1,033 | 417 | 616 | 91.1 | 986 | 69.6 |
| 2014 | 1,033 | 438 | 595 | 94.4 | 988 | 70.6 |
| 2013 | 1,035 | 452 | 583 | 91.5 | 989 | 69.5 |
| 2012 | 1,034 | 477 | 557 | 90.9 | 994 | 68.5 |
| 2011 | 1,044 | 486 | 558 | 91.5 | 992 | 71.8 |
| 2010 | 1,074 | 496 | 578 | - | 991 | 72.7 |
| 2009 | 1,039 | 477 | 562 | - | 1025 | 69.2 |
| 2008 | 1,039 | 450 | 589 | - | 1025 | 71.8 |
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.