Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus
Campus of Northern Beaches Secondary College
Respect, responsibility, success.
About the school
Cromer Campus is a co-educational comprehensive school that forms part of the Northern Beaches Secondary College. Catering to students from Year 7 to Year 12, the campus is dedicated to providing a quality education within a supportive and caring environment. The school emphasises the importance of both boys and girls working collaboratively and holds high expectations for all students, driving academic achievement through extension and enrichment classes.
Curriculum and Programs
The broad curriculum at Cromer Campus accommodates a wide array of student interests and abilities. This includes strong academic offerings alongside vocational, creative arts, and sporting programs. The school champions innovative literacy, numeracy, and STEM initiatives, ensuring each student is well-equipped to achieve their personal best.
Another key initiative is the focus on visible learning, with clear learning goals and success criteria displayed in every classroom. Regular 'learning conversations' help facilitate goal-setting between teachers, students, and parents, further clarifying and extending the learning experience.
Wellbeing and Community Engagement
Cromer Campus prioritises the wellbeing of its students, fostering resilience and personal growth through a rich array of support systems. This commitment extends beyond academics; the school actively values its connection with the local community and encourages worldwide connections for students.
With a range of extracurricular activities and a strong focus on the arts, sports, and personal development, Cromer Campus promotes a fulfilling educational experience where every student is known, valued, and cared for.
Mission
At Cromer Campus we have a committed and caring staff of professional teachers, dedicated to the care and education of every student who are supported by a team of efficient administrative staff. You belong at Cromer Campus.
Part of Northern Beaches Secondary College
One of 5 campuses that make up this college:
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Balgowlah Boys Campus
- 7-12
- Boys
-
Freshwater Senior Campus
- 11-12
- Co-ed
-
Mackellar Girls Campus
- 7-12
- Girls
-
Manly Campus
- 7-12
- Co-ed
- Fully Selective
Location & Catchment Area
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Connected campus: Manly Campus 2.8 km
- B Connected campus: Freshwater Senior Campus 3.3 km
- C Connected campus: Mackellar Girls Campus 5.1 km
- D Connected campus: Balgowlah Boys Campus 7.1 km
- E Cromer Public School 906 m
- F Fisher Road School 971 m
- G Collaroy Plateau Public School 987 m
- H Wheeler Heights Public School 1.1 km
- I Dee Why Public School 1.3 km
- J Narraweena Public School 1.6 km
- K Narrabeen Lakes Public School 2.3 km
- L Beacon Hill Public School 2.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 1,157 (541 girls, 616 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1,156
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1056 (percentile 71)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 16% / 29% / 30% / 24%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 66
- Indigenous students
- 3%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 29%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 85.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 20.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 198 |
| Year 8 | 239 |
| Year 9 | 222 |
| Year 10 | 215 |
| Year 11 | 165 |
| Year 12 | 118 |
| Total | 1,157 |
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 | 1,157 | 541 | 616 | - | 1056 | 85.8 |
| 2024 | 1,150 | 530 | 620 | 86.4 | 1049 | 83.9 |
| 2023 | 1,060 | 511 | 549 | 87 | 1045 | 79.3 |
| 2022 | 954 | 468 | 486 | 83 | 1036 | 74.2 |
| 2021 | 857 | 418 | 439 | 87.9 | 1036 | 67.4 |
| 2020 | 745 | 350 | 395 | - | 1029 | 62.5 |
| 2019 | 617 | 280 | 337 | 89 | 1024 | 57.3 |
| 2018 | 575 | 245 | 330 | 88.4 | 1014 | 54 |
| 2017 | 528 | 232 | 296 | 91.4 | 1012 | 50.1 |
| 2016 | 528 | 244 | 284 | 89.5 | 1004 | 54.6 |
| 2015 | 619 | 266 | 353 | 90.5 | 1009 | 57.3 |
| 2014 | 668 | 286 | 382 | 91.1 | 1015 | 58.2 |
| 2013 | 740 | 301 | 439 | 92.2 | 1010 | 60.1 |
| 2012 | 774 | 328 | 446 | 90.8 | 1011 | 59.6 |
| 2011 | 775 | 302 | 473 | 91.6 | 1018 | 61.4 |
| 2010 | 791 | 296 | 495 | - | 1018 | 62.4 |
| 2009 | 746 | 300 | 446 | - | 1105 | 60.8 |
| 2008 | 719 | 288 | 431 | - | 1105 | 60.8 |
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.