# Kogarah High School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 6 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 787 (2025)
- **Address**: Gladstone St, Kogarah NSW 2217
- **Phone**: (02) 9587 5815
- **Website**: https://kogarah-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/
- **Email**: kogarah-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 46337
- **Established**: 1963-01-01

## About

Kogarah High School is a comprehensive, co-educational public high school committed to developing young people who are skilled learners and responsible citizens. With a proud history of student achievement, particularly in mathematics, physics, and chemistry, the school is also noted for its Creative Arts program featuring musical performances by the school choir and band.

## Community and Diversity
The school serves over 800 students, many of whom come from language backgrounds other than English. Kogarah High School values its culturally diverse community, with representation from over forty national groups. An Intensive English Centre is hosted at the school to support students transitioning from overseas, ensuring that international students receive the help they need. The school's partnership with the University of Sydney enhances the Gifted and Talented program, offering students enrichment opportunities through initiatives like the COMPASS PROJECT.

## Learning Environment
Kogarah High School has a dedicated team of qualified teachers who are committed to the success of each student. By fostering a supportive learning environment, small class sizes, and individualised learning plans, the school aims to provide every student with a positive educational experience. High expectations surrounding academic performance and personal achievement create a culture of excellence, respect, responsibility, tolerance, and care.

As recognition of its achievements, the school has received numerous awards including a Director General's Award and a School's First Award valued at $50,000. 

Kogarah High School is focused on preparing students for bright futures, celebrating individual achievements while cultivating a spirit of community involvement.

## Mission

Kogarah High School is a comprehensive, co-educational public high school committed to developing young people who are skilled learners and responsible citizens who are prepared for and confident about their future.

Motto: "Honour Super Omnia"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 787 |
| 2024 | 809 |
| 2023 | 804 |
| 2022 | 808 |
| 2021 | 772 |
| 2020 | 842 |
| 2019 | 850 |
| 2018 | 913 |
| 2017 | 940 |
| 2016 | 1,019 |
| 2015 | 1,034 |
| 2014 | 950 |
| 2013 | 869 |
| 2012 | 816 |
| 2011 | 779 |
| 2010 | 750 |
| 2009 | 778 |
| 2008 | 724 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/46337-kogarah-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.