# Davidson High School

Davidson High School is a NSW government secondary school in Frenchs Forest, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 790 (2025)
- **Address**: Mimosa St, Frenchs Forest NSW 2086
- **Phone**: (02) 9451 0022
- **Website**: https://davidson-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: davidson-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 47681
- **Established**: 1973-01-01

## About

Davidson High School is a comprehensive, co-educational and inclusive secondary school located on the Northern Beaches of New South Wales, educating around 800 students. The school prides itself on creating a supportive, innovative, and engaging environment that fosters strong connections between students, staff, and parents. Davidson High has cultivated a reputation for academic excellence, regularly achieving high ATAR scores, with notable successes including scores above 90% in recent years. Key academic features include an innovative GATEway extension program for Year 7, a dedicated timetabled subject focusing on thinking and learning skills, and after-school programs designed to enhance research, homework, and study skills.

The school is deeply committed to inclusion and provides individual learning programs tailored to student needs, supported by a dedicated Learning Support Team. Davidson High's diverse curriculum is complemented by a wide array of extracurricular activities, ranging from performing arts—where students engage in music, dance, and drama performances—to sports, leadership opportunities, specialised clubs, and community service initiatives. The school actively encourages student participation in events such as eisteddfods and state festivals, enhancing the students' educational experience.

With its strong community ties, Davidson High School cultivates partnerships with local primary schools to facilitate smooth transitions for incoming students. The school's focus extends beyond academics, emphasising values such as responsibility, care, respect, and ethical behaviour, all contributing to a holistic educational approach that prepares students for future challenges.

## Mission

Davidson High School is committed to providing an inclusive educational environment that is supportive, innovative and engaging.

Motto: "Courage, Confidence, Compassion."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 790 |
| 2024 | 828 |
| 2023 | 871 |
| 2022 | 858 |
| 2021 | 861 |
| 2020 | 887 |
| 2019 | 882 |
| 2018 | 844 |
| 2017 | 844 |
| 2016 | 813 |
| 2015 | 798 |
| 2014 | 778 |
| 2013 | 764 |
| 2012 | 767 |
| 2011 | 742 |
| 2010 | 718 |
| 2009 | 728 |
| 2008 | 739 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/47681-davidson-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.