About the school
Cronulla High School is a comprehensive school that offers a structured and supportive learning environment aimed at maximising student achievement and personal growth. The school has received two Director-General's School Achievement Awards in recognition of its commitment to community expectations and successful transition programs with local primary schools. The excellence of the teachers is frequently highlighted by students and parents alike, with a focus on building respectful relationships and fostering success in learning.
The school's values centre on personal responsibility, commitment, and community engagement, where respect for others is paramount. At Cronulla High School, students consistently achieve results that place them among the top ranks for the Higher School Certificate, with over 60% of graduates in 2022 offered university places. The school boasts a vibrant athletics culture with students excelling in a variety of sports at multiple levels, from local to international competitions.
The performing arts program is robust, offering opportunities in dance, music, and drama, with co-curricular activities available to all students. Additionally, vocational education and training (VET) courses are accessible, preparing students for further education or employment. The integration of computer technology is a key feature of the school's learning programs, with state-of-the-art facilities and a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program that facilitates effective digital learning. Overall, Cronulla High School prioritises a high-quality education and diverse learning opportunities, ensuring every student can thrive.
Mission
Raising expectations Communicating with parents Recognising achievement
Location & Catchment Area
- Cronulla High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Woolooware High School 1.2 km
- B Woolooware Public School 1.4 km
- C Cronulla Public School 2.0 km
- D Burraneer Bay Public School 2.8 km
- E Cronulla South Public School 3.1 km
- F Caringbah North Public School 3.3 km
- G Caringbah High School 3.6 km
- H Caringbah Public School 3.7 km
- I Endeavour Sports High School 4.0 km
- J Taren Point Public School 4.0 km
- K Sutherland Hospital School 4.1 km
- L Miranda North Public School 4.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 1,205 (605 girls, 600 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1,205
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1050 (percentile 68)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 15% / 33% / 31% / 20%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 68
- Indigenous students
- 3%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 16%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 80.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 14.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 203 |
| Year 8 | 189 |
| Year 9 | 180 |
| Year 10 | 222 |
| Year 11 | 211 |
| Year 12 | 200 |
| Total | 1,205 |
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 | 1,205 | 605 | 600 | - | 1050 | 80.5 |
| 2024 | 1,224 | 618 | 606 | 87.7 | 1051 | 81.1 |
| 2023 | 1,240 | 625 | 615 | 88.4 | 1048 | 83.2 |
| 2022 | 1,288 | 635 | 653 | 84.1 | 1049 | 84.6 |
| 2021 | 1,303 | 647 | 656 | 89.2 | 1047 | 85.5 |
| 2020 | 1,279 | 634 | 645 | - | 1047 | 82.5 |
| 2019 | 1,179 | 594 | 585 | 90.3 | 1044 | 76.3 |
| 2018 | 1,068 | 515 | 553 | 90.2 | 1045 | 70.6 |
| 2017 | 987 | 489 | 498 | 91.4 | 1045 | 65.4 |
| 2016 | 879 | 463 | 416 | 91.7 | 1043 | 60.2 |
| 2015 | 804 | 424 | 380 | 91.5 | 1041 | 56 |
| 2014 | 751 | 390 | 361 | 90.9 | 1041 | 53.1 |
| 2013 | 721 | 375 | 346 | 90.2 | 1047 | 52.2 |
| 2012 | 706 | 348 | 358 | 89 | 1041 | 52.2 |
| 2011 | 710 | 322 | 388 | 90.1 | 1035 | 52.3 |
| 2010 | 729 | 333 | 396 | - | 1038 | 53.2 |
| 2009 | 754 | 337 | 417 | - | 1060 | 52.9 |
| 2008 | 726 | 314 | 412 | - | 1060 | 51.1 |
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.