# Killara High School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 1,803 (2025)
- **Address**: Koola Ave, Killara NSW 2071
- **Phone**: (02) 9498 3299
- **Website**: https://killara-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: killara-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 47629
- **Established**: 1970-01-01

## About

Killara High School is one of New South Wales's outstanding secondary schools, catering to both girls and boys. The school emphasises quality teaching and offers a diverse range of opportunities aimed at fostering individual student achievement and success in learning. With a strong commitment to the well-being and growth of each student, Killara High School provides effective pastoral support and curriculum enrichment programs, supported by robust discipline among its students.

Students consistently achieve excellent results in the Higher School Certificate (HSC), reflecting the high academic standards upheld at Killara. This success is a testament to the talent and dedication of students, the support of their families, and the commitment of the school's professional staff. The school features exceptional programs in creative and performing arts, with student work regularly showcased in events such as HSC ENCORE and ArtExpress, and notable design projects highlighted in exhibitions like HSC DesignTech and Texstyle.

Killara High School is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and offers a broad curriculum alongside a variety of sports programs. The school promotes high expectations combined with a culture of care and respect for others, which fosters students' personal development. Beyond academics, students benefit from leadership opportunities and programs like the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. The majority of students progress to universities or TAFE after completing Year 12, with many former students achieving distinguished careers across various fields including academia, arts, and sports.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. We see every student as a whole person, meeting them where they are, then building support for growth. Our high-impact evidence-based teaching approach creates consistently outstanding academic results.

Motto: "UNLEASH potential CHANGE the world"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 1,803 |
| 2024 | 1,685 |
| 2023 | 1,631 |
| 2022 | 1,610 |
| 2021 | 1,608 |
| 2020 | 1,674 |
| 2019 | 1,667 |
| 2018 | 1,649 |
| 2017 | 1,628 |
| 2016 | 1,618 |
| 2015 | 1,602 |
| 2014 | 1,590 |
| 2013 | 1,589 |
| 2012 | 1,569 |
| 2011 | 1,544 |
| 2010 | 1,521 |
| 2009 | 1,485 |
| 2008 | 1,469 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/47629-killara-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.