Moruya High School
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About the school
Moruya High School is a comprehensive coeducational secondary school located in Moruya, New South Wales, offering education from Year 7 to Year 12. The school operates under the conviction that every student possesses the potential to learn and experience success, setting high expectations for attendance, application, and performance. This commitment has resulted in outstanding achievements across various domains including academics, sports, and the arts.
School Culture
The culture at Moruya High School is characterised by participative decision-making and collaborative planning involving staff, students, and parents. This collaborative environment fosters a genuine learning community that enhances students' educational outcomes and opportunities within the local context.
Facilities and Support
As part of the NSW Government's initiative to improve public education, Moruya High School is undergoing significant upgrades, including the development of tailored programs for high potential and gifted students, as well as enhancements to the Moruya Support Unit which aims to better support students with disabilities and special needs. Furthermore, the completion of the Cooler Classrooms project has provided a healthier learning environment.
The school offers a wide array of subjects and extracurricular activities that empower students to explore their interests and develop their skills. This includes access to programs such as STEM and the creative arts, ensuring that students receive a rounded and inclusive education. Moruya High School welcomes students from diverse backgrounds and is dedicated to providing tailored learning supports to meet the individual needs of every student.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Moruya High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Moruya Public School 906 m
- B Broulee Public School 11.7 km
- C Mogo Public School 15.9 km
- D Bodalla Public School 20.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 356 (159 girls, 197 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 356
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 922 (percentile 16)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 53% / 30% / 14% / 4%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 125
- Indigenous students
- 19%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 11%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 59.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 18.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 64 |
| Year 8 | 51 |
| Year 9 | 78 |
| Year 10 | 69 |
| Year 11 | 51 |
| Year 12 | 43 |
| Total | 356 |
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 | 356 | 159 | 197 | - | 922 | 59.7 |
| 2024 | 336 | 148 | 188 | 75 | 926 | 59.4 |
| 2023 | 390 | 181 | 209 | 74.3 | 934 | 57 |
| 2022 | 427 | 194 | 233 | 76.2 | 937 | 57.1 |
| 2021 | 474 | 225 | 249 | 78.6 | 949 | 56.6 |
| 2020 | 528 | 258 | 270 | - | 952 | 56.6 |
| 2019 | 558 | 249 | 309 | 82.8 | 955 | 57.3 |
| 2018 | 571 | 264 | 307 | 85.3 | 957 | 60 |
| 2017 | 581 | 262 | 319 | 86.3 | 951 | 58.9 |
| 2016 | 604 | 277 | 327 | 85.8 | 958 | 58.8 |
| 2015 | 633 | 313 | 320 | 86.6 | 966 | 62.1 |
| 2014 | 690 | 340 | 350 | 88 | 971 | 59.8 |
| 2013 | 685 | 338 | 347 | 89 | 975 | 59.6 |
| 2012 | 680 | 335 | 345 | 86.5 | 973 | 59.3 |
| 2011 | 705 | 348 | 357 | 88.3 | 969 | 59.2 |
| 2010 | 709 | 371 | 338 | - | 970 | 62.3 |
| 2009 | 698 | 352 | 346 | - | 977 | 61.8 |
| 2008 | 683 | 345 | 338 | - | 977 | 63 |
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.