About the school
Heathcote High School is a co-educational, comprehensive community school located near the Royal National Park. This inviting bushland setting enhances the quality educational experience it offers. The school takes pride in its diverse curriculum, outstanding technology facilities, and dedicated staff who ensure quality teaching and learning programs. Heathcote High School has received recognition at regional and state levels for its programs aimed at gifted and talented students, welfare, and student leadership.
The school houses a Physical Support Unit and an autism class, reinforcing its commitment to inclusivity. Heathcote High boasts a long-standing tradition of excellence in academics, sports, and performing arts. Students are encouraged to engage in various extra-curricular activities, including the Rock Eisteddfod and the Duke of Edinburgh outdoor education program.
The school's philosophy centres on restorative practice, promoting lifelong learning and the cultivation of positive relationships, social responsibility, and care for others and the environment. Strong ties with local primary schools and the community facilitate a smooth transition for students entering secondary education. Heathcote High School maintains high expectations for its students, focusing on the vision of excellence, opportunity, and success for all. The welcoming atmosphere fosters a sense of belonging for all students, preparing them to be resilient, connected, and innovative learners.
Mission
We educate students to be resilient, connected and innovative learners, to practise the shared values of integrity, trust and respect so they can lead productive and rewarding lives.
Location & Catchment Area
- Heathcote High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Heathcote East Public School 539 m
- B Heathcote Public School 816 m
- C Engadine Public School 2.1 km
- D Engadine High School 2.3 km
- E Engadine West Public School 2.8 km
- F Yarrawarrah Public School 3.1 km
- G Marton Public School 4.1 km
- H Royal National Park Environmental Education Centre 4.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 633 (302 girls, 331 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 632.6
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1028 (percentile 59)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 22% / 37% / 28% / 13%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 88
- Indigenous students
- 3%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 7%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 55.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 13.3
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 99 |
| Year 8 | 115 |
| Year 9 | 110 |
| Year 10 | 124 |
| Year 11 | 98 |
| Year 12 | 87 |
| Total | 633 |
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 | 633 | 302 | 331 | - | 1028 | 55.5 |
| 2024 | 669 | 308 | 361 | 86.1 | 1019 | 56.8 |
| 2023 | 677 | 322 | 355 | 86.5 | 1019 | 57.6 |
| 2022 | 676 | 315 | 361 | 82.6 | 1006 | 56.3 |
| 2021 | 677 | 314 | 363 | 86.9 | 1009 | 55.6 |
| 2020 | 712 | 337 | 375 | - | 1005 | 57.5 |
| 2019 | 737 | 348 | 389 | 88.9 | 1006 | 58.5 |
| 2018 | 713 | 333 | 380 | 89.4 | 1009 | 57.4 |
| 2017 | 741 | 331 | 410 | 91.3 | 1006 | 58.1 |
| 2016 | 777 | 348 | 429 | 93.9 | 1007 | 57.6 |
| 2015 | 820 | 360 | 460 | 93.1 | 1009 | 59.2 |
| 2014 | 795 | 341 | 454 | 92.2 | 1005 | 57.3 |
| 2013 | 791 | 343 | 448 | 92.5 | 1010 | 58.6 |
| 2012 | 815 | 359 | 456 | 92.1 | 998 | 58.6 |
| 2011 | 823 | 376 | 447 | 91.5 | 997 | 59.7 |
| 2010 | 863 | 394 | 469 | - | 998 | 61.7 |
| 2009 | 924 | 422 | 502 | - | 1072 | 63.4 |
| 2008 | 984 | 462 | 522 | - | 1072 | 67.2 |
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.