About the school
Lake Munmorah High School offers a diverse curriculum that addresses the academic, vocational, creative, and social needs of its students. Located in Lake Munmorah, this comprehensive secondary school caters to approximately 760 students, including 78 who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The school's modern facilities, established in 2000, are equipped with necessary resources and staffed by highly qualified and caring teachers.
Learning Environment
The school promotes a supportive learning environment that encourages students to grow and succeed. Learning programs are designed to engage and challenge students, with a strong focus on the whole child's development, including physical, mental, and socio-cultural aspects. There is a notable emphasis on literacy and numeracy skills, integrated throughout the curriculum, in order to achieve successful educational outcomes.
Community Engagement
Lake Munmorah High School values its ties with the local community and works in partnership with three nearby primary schools — Lake Munmorah Public, Mannering Park Public, and Gwandalan Public — as part of the Lakes Learning Community. The school also has initiatives in place to enhance the education of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, fostering their identity and achievement through cultural connections and community involvement.
Extracurricular Opportunities
In addition to a robust curriculum, the school provides access to various extracurricular activities, including competitions, excursions, and programs tailored to meet diverse learning needs. These initiatives aim to inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and personal growth among students, helping them to thrive in both academic and social settings.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Lake Munmorah High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Lake Munmorah Public School 244 m
- B Budgewoi Public School 4.6 km
- C Mannering Park Public School 5.5 km
- D Gwandalan Public School 6.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 610 (305 girls, 305 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 610
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 925 (percentile 16)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 58% / 29% / 11% / 2%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 129
- Indigenous students
- 19%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 7%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 57.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 15.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 112 |
| Year 8 | 120 |
| Year 9 | 124 |
| Year 10 | 126 |
| Year 11 | 72 |
| Year 12 | 56 |
| Total | 610 |
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 | 610 | 305 | 305 | - | 925 | 57.9 |
| 2024 | 651 | 328 | 323 | 77 | 931 | 57.4 |
| 2023 | 662 | 317 | 345 | 77.3 | 938 | 59.3 |
| 2022 | 672 | 329 | 343 | 75.6 | 927 | 61.2 |
| 2021 | 704 | 342 | 362 | 83.3 | 929 | 61.1 |
| 2020 | 722 | 345 | 377 | - | 931 | 62.7 |
| 2019 | 712 | 339 | 373 | 86.1 | 927 | 60.8 |
| 2018 | 717 | 350 | 367 | 86 | 941 | 62.4 |
| 2017 | 715 | 347 | 368 | 87 | 938 | 62.4 |
| 2016 | 699 | 347 | 352 | 88.4 | 945 | 60.6 |
| 2015 | 765 | 381 | 384 | 82.5 | 947 | 63.4 |
| 2014 | 804 | 399 | 405 | 85.5 | 944 | 65.8 |
| 2013 | 850 | 431 | 419 | 83.9 | 940 | 67 |
| 2012 | 868 | 441 | 427 | 86.9 | 939 | 66.9 |
| 2011 | 864 | 454 | 410 | 88.1 | 938 | 66 |
| 2010 | 911 | 461 | 450 | - | 935 | 66.6 |
| 2009 | 895 | 456 | 439 | - | 969 | 65.2 |
| 2008 | 910 | 456 | 454 | - | 969 | 66.9 |
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.