# Smiths Hill High School

Smiths Hill High School is a NSW government secondary school in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 736 (2025)
- **Address**: 35-37 Gipps St, Wollongong NSW 2500
- **Phone**: (02) 4229 4266
- **Website**: https://smithshill-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: smithshill-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 46369
- **Established**: 1979-01-01

## About

Smith's Hill High School is a co-educational, academically selective high school located in central Wollongong. Entrance into Year 7 is determined by a state-administered examination, reflecting the school's commitment to academic excellence. The school environment is designed to be safe, positive, and rewarding, promoting high expectations for all students. 

## Core Values
The core values of Smith's Hill High School are encapsulated in the acronym ENRICH, representing Endeavour, Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Harmony. These principles guide the school's approach to education and student development.

## Curriculum and Learning Environment
The school offers a vertically unitised curriculum, allowing students to accelerate across year groups and pursue individual learning pathways tailored to their strengths and interests. The balanced curriculum integrates academic pursuits with cultural and sporting experiences, made possible by the school's prime location close to Wollongong's resources, including beaches and various cultural venues.

## Extra-Curricular Activities
Students are actively encouraged to engage in numerous extra-curricular activities that foster personal growth and extend their talents. Opportunities include sports, camps, performing arts such as Rock Eisteddfod, debating, public speaking, and various music performances. These activities not only enhance learning but also support students in forming lifelong friendships.

## Wellbeing Programs
Smith's Hill High School prioritises the wellbeing of its students through tailored initiatives that focus on cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development. The school's evidence-informed programs empower students to navigate challenges, build connections, and succeed both academically and personally.

## Mission

Smith's Hill High School aims to promote excellence in a spirit of trust and co-operation through providing a challenging, broadly-based curriculum in a positive, safe and rewarding environment.

Motto: "Truth - Service - Honour"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 736 |
| 2024 | 737 |
| 2023 | 734 |
| 2022 | 725 |
| 2021 | 725 |
| 2020 | 728 |
| 2019 | 730 |
| 2018 | 730 |
| 2017 | 745 |
| 2016 | 746 |
| 2015 | 752 |
| 2014 | 756 |
| 2013 | 756 |
| 2012 | 751 |
| 2011 | 759 |
| 2010 | 762 |
| 2009 | 752 |
| 2008 | 738 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/46369-smiths-hill-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.