About the school
Narrabeen Sports High School is a dynamic and inclusive, 7-12 comprehensive, coeducational high school located on the Northern Beaches. As an Australian Olympic Pathway School, its Elective Sports Academy draws talented student-athletes from areas outside of the community catchment. The school fosters strong K-12 pathways for talent development in all areas of school life through the NEST (Narrabeen Elanora Student & Teacher) collaboration with partner primary schools. This includes initiatives in academics, STEM, performance and arts education, leadership for social justice and sustainability, sport, and physical activity.
The school embeds strong academic and arts opportunities into its curriculum with a focus on creating a positive learning culture designed to empower students to achieve their personal best. Narrabeen Sports High School pursues excellence through quality teaching and learning within a supportive and innovative learning environment. Its unique context allows the school to cater to all student needs and interests. Strong wellbeing and learning support programs underpin the school's teaching values, upholding high expectations for every student.
Through the Sports Academy, elite and emerging student-athletes receive access to high-quality coaching and individual mentoring programs. The school prioritises student wellbeing, ensuring that all learners feel valued and supported. In embracing a culture of inclusion, Narrabeen Sports High School is committed to helping every student learn, grow, and succeed.
Mission
At Narrabeen Sports High School, every student is challenged, motivated, and supported to achieve their personal best in a positive and inclusive community. We offer a rich curriculum that includes academic excellence, visual and performing arts, vocational pathways, and strong leadership and wellbeing programs.
Location & Catchment Area
- Narrabeen Sports High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Narrabeen North Public School 207 m
- B Elanora Heights Public School 1.3 km
- C Narrabeen Lakes Public School 2.2 km
- D Mona Vale Public School 2.7 km
- E Wheeler Heights Public School 3.2 km
- F Collaroy Plateau Public School 3.6 km
- G Pittwater High School 3.7 km
- H Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus 4.3 km
- I Newport Public School 4.7 km
- J Cromer Public School 4.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 794 (338 girls, 456 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 793.6
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1042 (percentile 65)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 19% / 33% / 31% / 17%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 71
- Indigenous students
- 2%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 20%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 59.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 11.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 136 |
| Year 8 | 133 |
| Year 9 | 156 |
| Year 10 | 157 |
| Year 11 | 90 |
| Year 12 | 122 |
| Total | 794 |
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 | 794 | 338 | 456 | - | 1042 | 59.2 |
| 2024 | 872 | 366 | 506 | 85.5 | 1039 | 64.1 |
| 2023 | - | - | - | 86 | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - | - | 82.9 | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - | - | 87.4 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - | - | 89.8 | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - | - | 89.3 | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - | - | 90.5 | - | - |
| 2016 | - | - | - | 91.2 | - | - |
| 2015 | - | - | - | 91.3 | - | - |
| 2014 | - | - | - | 91.7 | - | - |
| 2013 | - | - | - | 88.7 | - | - |
| 2012 | - | - | - | 89.7 | - | - |
| 2011 | - | - | - | 91.6 | - | - |
| 2010 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.