# Killarney Heights High School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 969 (2025)
- **Address**: Starkey St, Killarney Heights NSW 2087
- **Phone**: (02) 9451 7005
- **Website**: https://killarney-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: killarney-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 47686
- **Established**: 1967-01-01

## About

Killarney Heights High School is a comprehensive co-educational school located 20 minutes from the Sydney CBD, focused on developing educated, connected, and resilient young adults. The school is dedicated to excellence, creativity, leadership, and evidence-based teaching practices. Core values such as positive education, respect, and responsibility underpin its operations, with a commitment to building strong community partnerships. 

Killarney Heights High School boasts a proven record of high academic achievement, ranking among the top 10 comprehensive schools in New South Wales. Notably, it excels in Advanced English, consistently placing high in the merit lists for HSC courses. The curriculum offers a broad range of subjects, including Vocational Education and Training courses in Hospitality and Construction. The school is prominent in the arts, with student works featured in prestigious exhibitions such as 'Art Express' and the Working with Wood Show. 

The school also offers extensive co-curricular activities across music, drama, sport, and various clubs, fostering a holistic educational experience. Students engage in community service projects and charity work, reflecting the school’s commitment to social responsibility. 

Its educational community is supported by a dedicated and awarded teaching staff within a serene bushland setting, providing students with a nurturing environment conducive to personal and academic growth.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our vision is to provide an education that empowers students to achieve their highest potential while building the skills and confidence to thrive in a changing world.

Motto: "Connect, Respect, Aspire"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 969 |
| 2024 | 990 |
| 2023 | 996 |
| 2022 | 966 |
| 2021 | 921 |
| 2020 | 940 |
| 2019 | 892 |
| 2018 | 868 |
| 2017 | 904 |
| 2016 | 916 |
| 2015 | 963 |
| 2014 | 941 |
| 2013 | 939 |
| 2012 | 960 |
| 2011 | 946 |
| 2010 | 948 |
| 2009 | 920 |
| 2008 | 840 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/47686-killarney-heights-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.