# Willoughby Girls High School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Girls
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 1,036 (2025)
- **Address**: Mowbray Rd, Willoughby NSW 2068
- **Phone**: (02) 9958 4141
- **Website**: https://willoughbg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: willoughbg-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 47622
- **Established**: 1934-01-01

## About

Willoughby Girls High School, founded in 1934, is a distinguished public school recognised for its commitment to girls' education within one of Australia's most competitive schooling areas. Renowned for its high academic standards, the school demonstrates exceptional performance reflected in its Higher School Certificate results, with many graduates progressing to university. Extension streams are offered for selected students in Years 7 to 10, aimed specifically at those with high academic abilities.

## Educational Environment
The school fosters a culture of individual excellence and lifelong learning, preparing students to become responsible citizens and leaders. A well-structured welfare system responds to both student and parent needs, complemented by clear discipline policies and a defined uniform code that contribute to a safe and stable learning atmosphere. With a diverse student body hailing from various cultural backgrounds, the school promotes harmony and inclusivity.

## Strong Values
At Willoughby Girls High School, core values such as cooperation, integrity, personal responsibility, and respect are instilled in students. The school prides itself on providing a purposeful and friendly environment that encourages collaboration and academic success, ensuring that every student is equipped to explore their passions and develop essential skills for the future. As the only comprehensive government girls' school on Sydney's lower north shore, it remains dedicated to enhancing the educational experience of young women.

## Mission

A leading comprehensive girls’ school recognised for academic success, personal growth, and wellbeing in a supportive environment.

Motto: "Respect, Curiosity, Teamwork"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 1,036 |
| 2024 | 1,009 |
| 2023 | 992 |
| 2022 | 923 |
| 2021 | 938 |
| 2020 | 968 |
| 2019 | 962 |
| 2018 | 951 |
| 2017 | 973 |
| 2016 | 974 |
| 2015 | 957 |
| 2014 | 968 |
| 2013 | 921 |
| 2012 | 915 |
| 2011 | 916 |
| 2010 | 931 |
| 2009 | 930 |
| 2008 | 918 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/47622-willoughby-girls-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.