About the school
Henry Kendall High School is a coeducational comprehensive high school located near the CBD of Gosford City, catering to approximately 750 students, including a Special Education Centre and a diverse demographic of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The school prides itself on fostering holistic personal and academic excellence in a supportive and culturally diverse environment. Students at Henry Kendall High School are encouraged to develop confidence, creativity, and critical thinking skills, supported by strong teacher-student relationships. The school aims to cultivate responsible and engaged learners who value lifelong learning and embody the values of respect, courtesy, and kindness.
Vision and Mission
The school envisions developing confident, responsible citizens who strive for excellence. Its mission underscores a commitment to nurturing each student’s unique talents and interests, providing them with the necessary skills to thrive in their future careers. Henry Kendall High School emphasises the importance of building strong relationships with parents and the local community, aiming to create a proactive school committed to high standards of education.
Curriculum and Programs
Henry Kendall High School offers a comprehensive curriculum aligned with 21st Century Learning principles. Key features include extensive programs in the creative and performing arts, sporting activities, vocational education opportunities, and a strong focus on student welfare. With a middle school structure and initiatives like the Young Achievers Program, the school provides tailored support to meet diverse student needs.
Community Involvement
As a proud member of the Gosford City Learning Community, Henry Kendall High School collaborates with local primary schools to ensure a seamless educational journey from K-12, reinforcing its integral role within the community.
Mission
Developing confident, responsible citizens who strive for excellence.
Location & Catchment Area
- Henry Kendall High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Gosford Public School 1 m
- B Gosford High School 753 m
- C Rumbalara Environmental Education Centre 1.5 km
- D North Gosford Learning Centre 1.5 km
- E Glenvale School 1.6 km
- F Gosford East Public School 2.3 km
- G Wyoming Public School 2.4 km
- H Narara Valley High School 2.5 km
- I Point Clare Public School 2.6 km
- J Chertsey Primary School 3.4 km
- K Valley View Public School 3.4 km
- L Girrakool School 3.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 789 (403 girls, 386 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 789
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1030 (percentile 60)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 23% / 28% / 30% / 19%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 75
- Indigenous students
- 7%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 29%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 63.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 17.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 169 |
| Year 8 | 126 |
| Year 9 | 126 |
| Year 10 | 145 |
| Year 11 | 119 |
| Year 12 | 104 |
| Total | 789 |
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 | 789 | 403 | 386 | - | 1030 | 63.4 |
| 2024 | 739 | 368 | 371 | 84.2 | 1029 | 61.3 |
| 2023 | 763 | 363 | 400 | 85.7 | 1025 | 61.9 |
| 2022 | 779 | 380 | 399 | 82.3 | 1023 | 62.6 |
| 2021 | 809 | 416 | 393 | 87.2 | 1020 | 65 |
| 2020 | 810 | 403 | 407 | - | 1015 | 63.9 |
| 2019 | 761 | 376 | 385 | 89.2 | 1011 | 62.9 |
| 2018 | 787 | 388 | 399 | 89.7 | 1010 | 62.8 |
| 2017 | 740 | 385 | 355 | 89.2 | 1005 | 61.8 |
| 2016 | 753 | 380 | 373 | 88.1 | 1006 | 62.1 |
| 2015 | 744 | 383 | 361 | 89.5 | 1002 | 61.4 |
| 2014 | 764 | 393 | 371 | 89.8 | 1007 | 62.9 |
| 2013 | 793 | 423 | 370 | 89.8 | 1015 | 66.1 |
| 2012 | 888 | 474 | 414 | 89.4 | 1005 | 68.8 |
| 2011 | 975 | 522 | 453 | 87.9 | 1004 | 73.5 |
| 2010 | 1,098 | 579 | 519 | - | 1008 | 79.3 |
| 2009 | 1,240 | 648 | 592 | - | 1035 | 89.2 |
| 2008 | 1,309 | 667 | 642 | - | 1035 | 92.9 |
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.