Davidson High School
Frenchs Forest, NSW, 2086
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
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
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.
Work out your pay stepWhat you need to teach here
Required before you can be employed at any NSW school.
Location
Remoteness
Major city