# Terrigal High School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 847 (2025)
- **Address**: Charles Kay Drive, Terrigal NSW 2260
- **Phone**: (02) 4384 4677
- **Website**: https://terrigal-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: terrigal-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 48722
- **Established**: 1978-01-01

## About

Terrigal High School is one of the largest co-educational, comprehensive schools on the Central Coast of Australia. Located on Charles Kay Drive, the school boasts easy access to local venues such as Duffys Road Oval, Gosford City Basketball Stadium, and Terrigal Beach, which enhance the educational experience for students. The school prioritises a balanced and comprehensive educational program, emphasising excellence in both academic and sporting pursuits as well as a strong focus on the creative and performing arts. 

With a broad academic curriculum, which includes TVET and SVET courses, Terrigal High School ensures a sound formal education for all students. The school is proud of its effective welfare program that promotes positive achievement and well-being among its pupils. The unique senior organisational pattern and positive community profile further contribute to making the school a supportive environment for learning. 

Students at Terrigal High School have the opportunity to engage in a myriad of extra-curricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, Rock Eisteddfod, and school exchanges with institutions in Japan and Italy. These programs serve to enrich the student experience and foster a sense of community and international exposure. The school continues to thrive as a hub for young learners, enabling them to achieve their best in academics and beyond.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed through our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Excellence and Integrity.

Motto: "Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 847 |
| 2024 | 859 |
| 2023 | 897 |
| 2022 | 953 |
| 2021 | 973 |
| 2020 | 970 |
| 2019 | 960 |
| 2018 | 1,004 |
| 2017 | 1,032 |
| 2016 | 1,044 |
| 2015 | 1,149 |
| 2014 | 1,194 |
| 2013 | 1,271 |
| 2012 | 1,276 |
| 2011 | 1,222 |
| 2010 | 1,243 |
| 2009 | 1,274 |
| 2008 | 1,266 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/48722-terrigal-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.