# Keira High School

Keira High School is a NSW government secondary school in Fairy Meadow, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 723 (2025)
- **Address**: Lysaght St, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519
- **Phone**: (02) 4229 4644
- **Website**: https://keira-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: keira-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50008
- **Established**: 1944-01-01

## About

Keira High School is a high-performing, comprehensive coeducational high school located in North Wollongong, serving a diverse student population of 744, including 50 students of Aboriginal heritage. The school prioritises the wellbeing and attendance of its students, focusing on creating an effective learning environment through explicit guidance and personalised learning. Keira High is renowned for its strong partnerships within the Keira Community of Schools, positioning itself as the local high school of choice for families in nearby areas.

## Curriculum and Learning Opportunities
Keira High School offers a broad curriculum that not only emphasises academic excellence but also celebrates students' passions in creative and performing arts, sports, and civic engagement. Programs designed to foster cognitive, spiritual, social, emotional, and physical wellbeing are integrated into the school's ethos. The school is dedicated to innovative Aboriginal education, working closely with the Aboriginal community to enhance learning experiences.

## Community and Values
The commitment to community is evident in the school's alliances with institutions such as the University of Wollongong and TAFE Illawarra, enriching educational opportunities. Keira High aims to cultivate lifelong learners who embody respect for the land and its First Peoples, celebrating Australia's diverse culture and promoting personal integrity. 

Keira High School's professional staff engage actively in professional development to deliver high-quality education, ensuring that all students are equipped with the skills they need to thrive in an ever-evolving world. Overall, Keira High School is a place where diversity, community, and a commitment to excellence foster an enriching educational atmosphere.

## Mission

Keira High School’s central purpose is to prepare young people to take up their role as intelligent, caring and committed citizens within Australian society. To this end, we emphasise academic achievement but also encourage students to engage in extracurricular activities.

Motto: "Great traditions, a confident future"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 723 |
| 2024 | 725 |
| 2023 | 748 |
| 2022 | 806 |
| 2021 | 851 |
| 2020 | 897 |
| 2019 | 886 |
| 2018 | 899 |
| 2017 | 929 |
| 2016 | 938 |
| 2015 | 949 |
| 2014 | 949 |
| 2013 | 936 |
| 2012 | 937 |
| 2011 | 859 |
| 2010 | 826 |
| 2009 | 810 |
| 2008 | 791 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50008-keira-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.