# Kurri Kurri High School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 917 (2025)
- **Address**: Stanford & Deakin Sts, Kurri Kurri NSW 2327
- **Phone**: (02) 4937 1877
- **Website**: https://kurrikurri-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: kurrikurri-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 46345
- **Established**: 1956-01-01

## About

Kurri Kurri High School is a comprehensive public school established in 1956, catering to the local community. With an enrolment of approximately 800 students from Year 7 to Year 12, the school is staffed by 58 dedicated teachers delivering a diverse curriculum that emphasizes student welfare and sporting activities. The core values of the school are encapsulated in its motto, 'Making the Best of Ourselves.'

## Academic and Support Initiatives
The school has developed a range of programs designed to enhance student learning and engagement. It focuses on improving literacy and numeracy outcomes, student retention rates, and the educational experience of Aboriginal students. The integration of technology into the learning process and the establishment of strong connections with local businesses through the Adopt a School Program underscore the school's commitment to modern education practices.

## Community and Collaboration
Kurri Kurri High School operates within the Kurri Kurri Learning Community, collaborating closely with partner schools that include Kurri Kurri Public, Weston Public, Pelaw Main Public, Mulbring Public, and Stanford Merthyr Infants. This partnership fosters a well-rounded educational environment that supports shared objectives for enhancing student success.

## Future Pathways
Students at Kurri Kurri High School have access to a wide variety of extracurricular programs, including the S.P.O.R.T. Representative Sports Program, performing arts facilities, and school-based apprenticeships. The school is dedicated to creating pathways for all learners, ensuring that each student is empowered to reach their full potential and pursue their individual interests and career aspirations.

## Mission

Kurri Kurri High School Creating Futures
Our vision is to create exceptional citizens by providing a world class, dynamic and exciting curriculum.

Motto: "Making the Best of Ourselves."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 917 |
| 2024 | 938 |
| 2023 | 931 |
| 2022 | 901 |
| 2021 | 854 |
| 2020 | 838 |
| 2019 | 787 |
| 2018 | 801 |
| 2017 | 830 |
| 2016 | 837 |
| 2015 | 838 |
| 2014 | 816 |
| 2013 | 814 |
| 2012 | 784 |
| 2011 | 765 |
| 2010 | 730 |
| 2009 | 702 |
| 2008 | 772 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/46345-kurri-kurri-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.