Terrigal High School
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About the school
Terrigal High School is one of the largest co-educational, comprehensive schools on the Central Coast of Australia. Located on Charles Kay Drive, the school boasts easy access to local venues such as Duffys Road Oval, Gosford City Basketball Stadium, and Terrigal Beach, which enhance the educational experience for students. The school prioritises a balanced and comprehensive educational program, emphasising excellence in both academic and sporting pursuits as well as a strong focus on the creative and performing arts.
With a broad academic curriculum, which includes TVET and SVET courses, Terrigal High School ensures a sound formal education for all students. The school is proud of its effective welfare program that promotes positive achievement and well-being among its pupils. The unique senior organisational pattern and positive community profile further contribute to making the school a supportive environment for learning.
Students at Terrigal High School have the opportunity to engage in a myriad of extra-curricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, Rock Eisteddfod, and school exchanges with institutions in Japan and Italy. These programs serve to enrich the student experience and foster a sense of community and international exposure. The school continues to thrive as a hub for young learners, enabling them to achieve their best in academics and beyond.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed through our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Excellence and Integrity.
Location & Catchment Area
- Terrigal High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Terrigal Public School 822 m
- B Erina Heights Public School 2.1 km
- C Avoca Beach Public School 3.2 km
- D Wamberal Public School 3.8 km
- E Kincumber Public School 4.3 km
- F Erina High School 4.4 km
- G Holgate Public School 4.6 km
- H Woodport Public School 4.7 km
- I Copacabana Public School 4.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 847 (406 girls, 441 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 847
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1044 (percentile 66)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 17% / 31% / 30% / 22%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 65
- Indigenous students
- 7%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 11%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 64.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 16.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 173 |
| Year 8 | 112 |
| Year 9 | 153 |
| Year 10 | 149 |
| Year 11 | 146 |
| Year 12 | 114 |
| Total | 847 |
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 | 847 | 406 | 441 | - | 1044 | 64.7 |
| 2024 | 859 | 411 | 448 | 83.5 | 1049 | 64.4 |
| 2023 | 897 | 426 | 471 | 83.6 | 1040 | 66.8 |
| 2022 | 953 | 479 | 474 | 80.8 | 1034 | 70.1 |
| 2021 | 973 | 489 | 484 | 86 | 1036 | 69.2 |
| 2020 | 970 | 497 | 473 | - | 1037 | 68.5 |
| 2019 | 960 | 490 | 470 | 88.1 | 1035 | 67.2 |
| 2018 | 1,004 | 520 | 484 | 88.1 | 1038 | 67.2 |
| 2017 | 1,032 | 540 | 492 | 90.2 | 1041 | 68.1 |
| 2016 | 1,044 | 542 | 502 | 89.5 | 1040 | 70.6 |
| 2015 | 1,149 | 605 | 544 | 90.4 | 1041 | 76.4 |
| 2014 | 1,194 | 644 | 550 | 91 | 1039 | 78.7 |
| 2013 | 1,271 | 696 | 575 | 90.6 | 1043 | 84.5 |
| 2012 | 1,276 | 701 | 575 | 90.3 | 1043 | 82.2 |
| 2011 | 1,222 | 640 | 582 | 89.4 | 1044 | 81.2 |
| 2010 | 1,243 | 647 | 596 | - | 1045 | 81.9 |
| 2009 | 1,274 | 663 | 611 | - | 1080 | 83.1 |
| 2008 | 1,266 | 654 | 612 | - | 1080 | 83.3 |
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.