# Figtree High School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 880 (2025)
- **Address**: Gibsons Rd, Figtree NSW 2525
- **Phone**: (02) 4271 2787
- **Website**: https://figtree-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: figtree-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50012
- **Established**: 1969-01-01

## About

Figtree High School is a proud NSW Department of Education and Communities comprehensive public high school located south west of Wollongong. Established in 1969, the school moved to its current site in 1970. It embodies the values of Respect, Safety and Learning, which are evident in all aspects of school life. Figtree High School is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential through a well-balanced and challenging curriculum. The teaching staff is highly regarded for their expertise in providing quality education, leading the school to numerous awards for excellence at various levels.

The school offers a diverse range of electives and encourages participation in academic, sporting, and cultural competitions, along with volunteering and scholarships. Recognised for its success, students at Figtree High School have consistently attained accolades as distinguished achievers in the NSW Higher School Certificate and have represented the Department of Education with excellence in various pursuits.

Figtree High School’s extensive welfare program includes support initiatives tailored to individual needs, such as the Positive Behaviour for Success Program and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. Additionally, the school features a physical disabilities and autism class as well as the Flametree Annexe, which caters to students with challenging behaviours. This inclusive environment is designed to support each student in their learning journey while promoting a safe and respectful atmosphere.

## Mission

Figtree High School is focused on success for every student through a culture of respect, responsibility and excellence. All students are known, valued, and cared for and their individual learning needs, achievements, and strengths are recognised.

Motto: "Excellence Across All Fields"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 880 |
| 2024 | 877 |
| 2023 | 908 |
| 2022 | 918 |
| 2021 | 940 |
| 2020 | 967 |
| 2019 | 941 |
| 2018 | 918 |
| 2017 | 936 |
| 2016 | 996 |
| 2015 | 1,008 |
| 2014 | 999 |
| 2013 | 1,035 |
| 2012 | 1,063 |
| 2011 | 1,086 |
| 2010 | 1,083 |
| 2009 | 1,031 |
| 2008 | 1,048 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50012-figtree-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.