Davidson High School

Frenchs Forest, NSW, 2086

Government Secondary 路 Years 7-12 Co-educational 790 students Major city
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School profile

ACARA

School type

Co-educational

Year range

7-12

School staff (FTE)

67.7

56.6 teaching 路 11.1 non-teaching

Students per teacher

14:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

790

Language other than English

18%

Girls vs boys

359 girls 路 431 boys

45%
55%

Socio-educational background

Above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

About

Davidson High School is a coeducational comprehensive secondary school serving students in Years 7 to 12, located in Frenchs Forest on Sydney's Northern Beaches. The school holds a strong reputation in the region, recognised as a leading school on the Northern Beaches with an exceptional transition program that connects local primary schools to the secondary setting. The school places particular emphasis on specialist learning in the arts and sciences. Named offerings include the Season of Performing Arts (SOPA), alongside specialisms in performing arts, Dance, Drama, HSC Music, Mathematics, and Science. This breadth of specialist programming reflects a school culture that values both creative and analytical learning. Davidson High School's experienced and innovative staff have driven strong growth in student achievement, with the school recording its strongest value-added results in the region, particularly across Years 7 to 9 NAPLAN. The school's vision centres on a collaborative approach to learning that encourages risk-taking and inspires students to strive for excellence, with staff who reflect on their practice and build capacity to deliver quality teaching.

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Pay and agreement

Graduate

$90,117

Starting salary

Top of scale

$137,861

Highly Accomplished / Lead Teacher

Super

12.0%

Employer contribution

Under the Crown Employees (Teachers) Award 2024. Full-time equivalent, before allowances.

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NESA Teacher Accreditation

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NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)

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Location

Remoteness

Major city