About the school
Keira High School is a high-performing, comprehensive coeducational high school located in North Wollongong, serving a diverse student population of 744, including 50 students of Aboriginal heritage. The school prioritises the wellbeing and attendance of its students, focusing on creating an effective learning environment through explicit guidance and personalised learning. Keira High is renowned for its strong partnerships within the Keira Community of Schools, positioning itself as the local high school of choice for families in nearby areas.
Curriculum and Learning Opportunities
Keira High School offers a broad curriculum that not only emphasises academic excellence but also celebrates students' passions in creative and performing arts, sports, and civic engagement. Programs designed to foster cognitive, spiritual, social, emotional, and physical wellbeing are integrated into the school's ethos. The school is dedicated to innovative Aboriginal education, working closely with the Aboriginal community to enhance learning experiences.
Community and Values
The commitment to community is evident in the school's alliances with institutions such as the University of Wollongong and TAFE Illawarra, enriching educational opportunities. Keira High aims to cultivate lifelong learners who embody respect for the land and its First Peoples, celebrating Australia's diverse culture and promoting personal integrity.
Keira High School's professional staff engage actively in professional development to deliver high-quality education, ensuring that all students are equipped with the skills they need to thrive in an ever-evolving world. Overall, Keira High School is a place where diversity, community, and a commitment to excellence foster an enriching educational atmosphere.
Mission
Keira High School’s central purpose is to prepare young people to take up their role as intelligent, caring and committed citizens within Australian society. To this end, we emphasise academic achievement but also encourage students to engage in extracurricular activities.
Location & Catchment Area
- Keira High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts 128 m
- B Para Meadows School 581 m
- C Mount Ousley Public School 794 m
- D Gwynneville Public School 1.5 km
- E Smiths Hill High School 1.6 km
- F Keiraville Public School 1.6 km
- G Pleasant Heights Public School 1.7 km
- H Fairy Meadow Public School 1.8 km
- I Wollongong Public School 2.0 km
- J Illawarra Hospital School 2.1 km
- K Towradgi Public School 2.2 km
- L Wollongong West Public School 2.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 723 (342 girls, 381 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 723
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 984 (percentile 39)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 38% / 27% / 23% / 12%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 110
- Indigenous students
- 7%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 40%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 67.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 17.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 127 |
| Year 8 | 93 |
| Year 9 | 131 |
| Year 10 | 125 |
| Year 11 | 134 |
| Year 12 | 113 |
| Total | 723 |
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 | 723 | 342 | 381 | - | 984 | 67.5 |
| 2024 | 725 | 335 | 390 | 80.1 | 985 | 64.1 |
| 2023 | 748 | 340 | 408 | 80.5 | 990 | 66.4 |
| 2022 | 806 | 387 | 419 | 78.9 | 982 | 66.6 |
| 2021 | 851 | 420 | 431 | 84.3 | 995 | 66.6 |
| 2020 | 897 | 439 | 458 | - | 995 | 68.7 |
| 2019 | 886 | 414 | 472 | 86.5 | 994 | 69.2 |
| 2018 | 899 | 413 | 486 | 88.7 | 988 | 68.7 |
| 2017 | 929 | 435 | 494 | 89.8 | 985 | 71.8 |
| 2016 | 938 | 445 | 493 | 89.7 | 980 | 71.2 |
| 2015 | 949 | 436 | 513 | 88.6 | 985 | 71.1 |
| 2014 | 949 | 449 | 500 | 90 | 989 | 70.5 |
| 2013 | 936 | 452 | 484 | 89.9 | 996 | 68.6 |
| 2012 | 937 | 460 | 477 | 88.9 | 1000 | 67.7 |
| 2011 | 859 | 417 | 442 | 89.2 | 995 | 63.3 |
| 2010 | 826 | 385 | 441 | - | 995 | 61.9 |
| 2009 | 810 | 384 | 426 | - | 1006 | 62.3 |
| 2008 | 791 | 356 | 435 | - | 1006 | 62.9 |
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.