About the school
Hunter Sports High School is a diverse learning community committed to igniting curiosity and fostering a love for lifelong learning among its students. The school's motto, "Personalising Pathways," emphasises the importance of individualised support as students navigate their educational journeys. With approximately 950 students, Hunter Sports High School operates as a partially selective public high school, welcoming students from local schools, including Windale, Wiripaang, and Mt Hutton Public Schools. It also offers selective Sports Academy programs to students from the wider Hunter and Central Coast regions.
A notable aspect of the school is its significant inclusion of students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, who comprise 22% of the student body. The school collaborates closely with the Minimbah Aboriginal Educational Group to deliver meaningful programs that reflect Aboriginal culture. Hunter Sports High School’s cutting-edge Big Picture Academy allows students from Years 8-12 to shape their learning experiences by focusing on their personal interests.
The distinct Academy structure of the school ensures students are at the centre of their learning, fostering agency and community connections. Each Academy caters to specific educational needs, including the Sports Academy, which provides elite coaching and academic support to student-athletes. With a dedicated staff and comprehensive curriculum options, Hunter Sports High School aims to meet the individual needs of every student, preparing them for successful futures in a dynamic world.
Mission
A diverse learning community that aims to ignite curiosity and spark passions in our students, inspiring a love for lifelong learning.
Location & Catchment Area
- Hunter Sports High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Wiripaang Public School 148 m
- B Lakeside School 1.4 km
- C Windale Public School 1.4 km
- D Charlestown South Public School 2.0 km
- E Charlestown East Public School 2.0 km
- F Mount Hutton Public School 2.3 km
- G Charlestown Public School 2.3 km
- H Dudley Public School 2.4 km
- I Whitebridge High School 2.5 km
- J Hillsborough Public School 3.0 km
- K Kahibah Public School 3.1 km
- L Newcastle Junior School 3.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 941 (398 girls, 543 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 922.4
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 955 (percentile 27)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 39% / 30% / 20% / 11%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 111
- Indigenous students
- 24%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 6%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 77.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 20.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 194 |
| Year 8 | 199 |
| Year 9 | 176 |
| Year 10 | 164 |
| Year 11 | 114 |
| Year 12 | 94 |
| Total | 941 |
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 | 941 | 398 | 543 | - | 955 | 77.1 |
| 2024 | 925 | 393 | 532 | 80.6 | 947 | 75.1 |
| 2023 | 897 | 383 | 514 | 81.4 | 946 | 70.7 |
| 2022 | 873 | 377 | 496 | 79 | 938 | 67.8 |
| 2021 | 854 | 373 | 481 | 83 | 910 | 65.2 |
| 2020 | 818 | 349 | 469 | - | 909 | 62.7 |
| 2019 | 745 | 325 | 420 | 82.3 | 926 | 58.3 |
| 2018 | 702 | 301 | 401 | 81.9 | 919 | 58 |
| 2017 | 745 | 285 | 460 | 84.8 | 914 | 59.5 |
| 2016 | 744 | 292 | 452 | 84.2 | 913 | 57.9 |
| 2015 | 747 | 291 | 456 | 83.9 | 907 | 58.2 |
| 2014 | 776 | 293 | 483 | 84.2 | 914 | 59.1 |
| 2013 | 811 | 301 | 510 | 85 | 916 | 60.7 |
| 2012 | 844 | 323 | 521 | 85.5 | 920 | 65.3 |
| 2011 | 805 | 311 | 494 | 82.1 | 921 | 66.7 |
| 2010 | 870 | 318 | 552 | - | 920 | 69.2 |
| 2009 | 888 | 311 | 577 | - | 941 | 71.1 |
| 2008 | 900 | 339 | 561 | - | 941 | 74.1 |
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.