# Pittwater High School

Pittwater High School is a NSW government secondary school in Mona Vale, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 881 (2025)
- **Address**: Pittwater Rd & Mona St, Mona Vale NSW 2103
- **Phone**: (02) 9999 4035
- **Website**: https://pittwater-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: pittwater-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 47716
- **Established**: 1963-01-01

## About

Pittwater High School is a large, comprehensive local school located on Sydney's Northern Beaches, renowned for its high expectations and commitment to academic excellence, as well as a strong emphasis on creative and performing arts and student leadership. The school aims to cultivate a progressive learning environment that empowers students to develop critical and creative thinking, collaboration, communication, and resilience skills, preparing them for success as young adults.

## Notable Programs
Among its notable offerings is a distinguished instrumental program that includes a symphonic orchestra. Pittwater High School has also been recognised as a Lighthouse School in Agriculture, being the only urban school to achieve this honour. In addition to these musical and agricultural pursuits, the school provides a rich array of co-curricular activities such as debating, writing club, dance ensemble, chess club, sailing, Duke of Edinburgh, knockout sports teams, and a Science club.

## Curriculum Delivery
The curriculum is designed to accommodate diverse learning needs through the ACED initiative, which encompasses Adjustments and Assessment for Learning, Challenging and Creative Learning with Choice, Engagement and Enrichment, and Differentiation of the curriculum. Students benefit from state-of-the-art technology and collaborative learning platforms like Google Classroom. For further support, the school offers a homework club before school hours and a staffed Learning Centre throughout the day.

## Wellbeing and Facilities
Pittwater High places a strong emphasis on student wellbeing, backed by a dedicated welfare team. Facilities are well-resourced and include a performing arts centre, tennis courts, multimedia centre, large oval and playing fields, spacious shaded gardens, and a Trade Training Centre for Hospitality alongside specialist facilities for Agriculture. Surveys indicate that students feel a strong sense of connection to the school and enjoy attending.

## Mission

Empowering every student to thrive and excel. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!

Motto: "Respectful - Aspire- Responsible"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 881 |
| 2024 | 982 |
| 2023 | 1,035 |
| 2022 | 1,035 |
| 2021 | 1,077 |
| 2020 | 1,106 |
| 2019 | 1,078 |
| 2018 | 1,039 |
| 2017 | 1,001 |
| 2016 | 963 |
| 2015 | 914 |
| 2014 | 906 |
| 2013 | 863 |
| 2012 | 905 |
| 2011 | 919 |
| 2010 | 932 |
| 2009 | 954 |
| 2008 | 928 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/47716-pittwater-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.