# Heathcote High School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 633 (2025)
- **Address**: Wilson Pde, Heathcote NSW 2233
- **Phone**: (02) 9520 9488
- **Website**: https://heathcote-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: heathcote-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 48667
- **Established**: 1960-01-01

## About

Heathcote High School is a co-educational, comprehensive community school located near the Royal National Park. This inviting bushland setting enhances the quality educational experience it offers. The school takes pride in its diverse curriculum, outstanding technology facilities, and dedicated staff who ensure quality teaching and learning programs. Heathcote High School has received recognition at regional and state levels for its programs aimed at gifted and talented students, welfare, and student leadership.

The school houses a Physical Support Unit and an autism class, reinforcing its commitment to inclusivity. Heathcote High boasts a long-standing tradition of excellence in academics, sports, and performing arts. Students are encouraged to engage in various extra-curricular activities, including the Rock Eisteddfod and the Duke of Edinburgh outdoor education program. 

The school's philosophy centres on restorative practice, promoting lifelong learning and the cultivation of positive relationships, social responsibility, and care for others and the environment. Strong ties with local primary schools and the community facilitate a smooth transition for students entering secondary education. Heathcote High School maintains high expectations for its students, focusing on the vision of excellence, opportunity, and success for all. The welcoming atmosphere fosters a sense of belonging for all students, preparing them to be resilient, connected, and innovative learners.

## Mission

We educate students to be resilient, connected and innovative learners, to practise the shared values of integrity, trust and respect so they can lead productive and rewarding lives.

Motto: "Excellence, Opportunity, Success"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 633 |
| 2024 | 669 |
| 2023 | 677 |
| 2022 | 676 |
| 2021 | 677 |
| 2020 | 712 |
| 2019 | 737 |
| 2018 | 713 |
| 2017 | 741 |
| 2016 | 777 |
| 2015 | 820 |
| 2014 | 795 |
| 2013 | 791 |
| 2012 | 815 |
| 2011 | 823 |
| 2010 | 863 |
| 2009 | 924 |
| 2008 | 984 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/48667-heathcote-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.