Lisarow High School

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About the school

Lisarow High School is a vibrant co-educational high school located in Lisarow, a suburb on the Central Coast of Australia. The school prides itself on providing a comprehensive educational experience for its nearly 950 students, drawing learners from the northern suburbs of Gosford as well as semi-rural areas like Ourimbah. The school offers a diverse range of opportunities across academic, sporting, cultural, artistic, and musical pursuits, ensuring that every student can find a passion and excel in it.

Community and Values

At Lisarow High School, the environment is one of inclusion and respect, where students are encouraged to be part of a welcoming school community. The faculty is committed to nurturing the individual strengths and interests of each student, fostering a culture where every learner is connected, challenged, and celebrated. The school aims to empower students, providing tailored educational and wellbeing support to help them achieve academic success and personal growth.

Facilities and Programs

With an active focus on high potential and gifted education, Lisarow High School is undergoing facility upgrades to accommodate increasing enrolments and broaden educational offerings. The school features modern, well-equipped classrooms, excellent sports facilities, and a wide variety of extracurricular activities that enrich the student experience. Programs are designed to support each child's learning pathway, whether that leads to university, vocational training, or other avenues.

Lisarow High School is dedicated to ensuring that every student leaves with a strong foundation for their future and a set of lifelong skills that prepare them for life beyond high school. With its mission centred on excellence, the school embodies a commitment to high-quality education in a supportive and dynamic learning environment.

Mission

Nurturing, guiding, inspiring and challenging students to strive and thrive in an inclusive and safe environment.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
728 (340 girls, 388 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
727.6
ICSEA What does this mean?
1014 (percentile 53)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
24% / 33% / 29% / 13%
Indigenous students
9%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
60.8
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
16.3

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Year 7 148
Year 8 125
Year 9 134
Year 10 116
Year 11 106
Year 12 99
Total 728

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 728 340 388 - 1014 60.8
2024 736 358 378 83.3 1016 59
2023 761 371 390 84.3 1013 58.2
2022 764 371 393 80.7 1008 59.4
2021 782 364 418 84.4 1013 61
2020 825 387 438 - 1008 62.9
2019 815 396 419 87.3 1007 61.3
2018 745 362 383 89.1 1006 57.5
2017 746 359 387 90.3 999 57.2
2016 747 378 369 90.6 1006 55
2015 751 380 371 91.6 1000 55.3
2014 787 391 396 90.4 1007 56.7
2013 835 419 416 88.8 1011 60.3
2012 887 431 456 88.6 1002 62.8
2011 962 488 474 89 1001 66.6
2010 1,097 544 553 - 1002 75.3
2009 1,043 536 507 - 1047 72.4
2008 1,058 562 496 - 1047 72.7

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.

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