# Picnic Point High School

Picnic Point High School is a NSW government secondary school in Picnic Point, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 865 (2025)
- **Address**: 61 Kennedy Street, Picnic Point NSW 2213
- **Phone**: (02) 9772 1700
- **Website**: https://picnicpt-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: picnicpt-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 46336
- **Established**: 1962-01-01

## About

Picnic Point High School was established in 1962 and has an excellent reputation for providing quality education within a caring and well-disciplined environment. The school strives to create a dynamic learning environment that encourages all students to achieve their personal best and become responsible, informed citizens. The school's image in the community is enhanced by students' exemplary achievements in external exams, a wide range of sporting accomplishments, and professional quality activities in the performing arts.

## Curriculum and Support

The growth in the school population has enabled Picnic Point High School to offer a diverse curriculum while maintaining a strong, nurturing student welfare program focused on close contact with students and their parents. The school collaborates actively with the Parents and Citizens Association to support its vision and future directions. Notably, the school has been recognised by the NSW Government for outstanding growth in student learning over the past five years, proudly identifying as 'Value-Adders'. This means every student experiences positive growth in their learning from enrolment until graduation.

## Inclusive Environment

Picnic Point High School prioritises inclusivity and equity by providing personalised programs for students with additional learning needs. The school celebrates diversity and facilitates various social clubs and cultural experiences for students, including opportunities for First Nations students to take on leadership roles. Furthermore, the school consistently excels in extracurricular activities, including the arts and sports, holding numerous zone sporting trophies and showcasing exceptional school musicals.

## Mission

Picnic Point High School promotes an inclusive, collaborative and reflective learning environment based on the common values of Respect, Responsibility and Participation.

Motto: "Knowledge Is Life"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 865 |
| 2024 | 906 |
| 2023 | 892 |
| 2022 | 858 |
| 2021 | 932 |
| 2020 | 984 |
| 2019 | 997 |
| 2018 | 998 |
| 2017 | 1,025 |
| 2016 | 1,027 |
| 2015 | 1,014 |
| 2014 | 1,023 |
| 2013 | 1,018 |
| 2012 | 1,005 |
| 2011 | 986 |
| 2010 | 976 |
| 2009 | 978 |
| 2008 | 961 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/46336-picnic-point-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.