Whitebridge High School
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About the school
Whitebridge High School is a co-educational, comprehensive high school situated in Whitebridge, committed to achieving continuous improvement in education. The school prides itself on offering a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum that integrates the benefits typical of specialist schools while still embracing the characteristics of a local comprehensive high school.
Core Values
The school's core values are Learning, Respect, and Responsibility, which inform its approach to both academic and personal development. Whitebridge High places a strong emphasis on student well-being, aiming for high levels of academic achievement and providing a supportive environment for all students.
Diverse Curriculum
Whitebridge High School offers a diverse curriculum across both junior and senior stages, promoting active student involvement in various cultural, sporting, and environmental activities. Additionally, the school participates in service learning programs that foster connections with local community organisations, enhancing students’ sense of capacity and resilience.
Community Connections
As a community high school, Whitebridge has established strong links with six primary partner schools to facilitate a smooth educational transition from K to 12 for all students in the Whitebridge Community of Schools area. These partnerships aim to ensure continuity in education and support for every student.
For families seeking a supportive and dynamic educational environment, Whitebridge High School offers a welcoming atmosphere, dedicated staff, and a wide range of opportunities for every child to learn, grow, and succeed.
Mission
Whitebridge High School is a future focused educational community committed to learning, respect and responsibility. We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Whitebridge High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Charlestown East Public School 710 m
- B Kahibah Public School 802 m
- C Charlestown Public School 1.6 km
- D Dudley Public School 2.0 km
- E Charlestown South Public School 2.3 km
- F Wiripaang Public School 2.4 km
- G Hunter Sports High School 2.5 km
- H Lakeside School 2.8 km
- I Kotara High School 2.8 km
- J Belair Public School 2.9 km
- K Hillsborough Public School 3.3 km
- L Kotara South Public School 3.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 915 (410 girls, 505 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 907.8
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1022 (percentile 56)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 25% / 29% / 26% / 21%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 79
- Indigenous students
- 11%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 8%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 72.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 19.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 183 |
| Year 8 | 169 |
| Year 9 | 173 |
| Year 10 | 185 |
| Year 11 | 104 |
| Year 12 | 101 |
| Total | 915 |
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 | 915 | 410 | 505 | - | 1022 | 72.7 |
| 2024 | 891 | 403 | 488 | 84.6 | 1028 | 72.7 |
| 2023 | 916 | 409 | 507 | 85 | 1021 | 74.2 |
| 2022 | 899 | 391 | 508 | 82.2 | 1024 | 73.9 |
| 2021 | 923 | 416 | 507 | 86.7 | 1025 | 73.7 |
| 2020 | 967 | 442 | 525 | - | 1020 | 73.9 |
| 2019 | 908 | 406 | 502 | 88.3 | 1015 | 71.1 |
| 2018 | 907 | 408 | 499 | 87.5 | 1002 | 71.1 |
| 2017 | 935 | 437 | 498 | 88.8 | 1004 | 70.3 |
| 2016 | 967 | 462 | 505 | 91.9 | 999 | 73.5 |
| 2015 | 1,000 | 482 | 518 | 88.5 | 997 | 74.3 |
| 2014 | 1,026 | 506 | 520 | 90 | 997 | 73.3 |
| 2013 | 1,012 | 495 | 517 | 90.2 | 1001 | 72.8 |
| 2012 | 1,016 | 501 | 515 | 89.8 | 991 | 70.1 |
| 2011 | 998 | 494 | 504 | 89.1 | 989 | 69.3 |
| 2010 | 969 | 498 | 471 | - | 990 | 66.3 |
| 2009 | 997 | 501 | 496 | - | 1046 | 68.4 |
| 2008 | 986 | 485 | 501 | - | 1046 | 68.6 |
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.