Gosford High School

Gosford, NSW, 2250

Government Secondary · Years 7-12 Co-educational 1,067 students Major city
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School profile

ACARA

School type

Co-educational

Year range

7-12

School staff (FTE)

85.8

71.6 teaching · 14.2 non-teaching

Students per teacher

14.9:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

1,067

Indigenous students

1%

Language other than English

63%

Girls vs boys

464 girls · 603 boys

43%
57%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

About

Gosford High School is a coeducational, academically selective secondary school located in Gosford on the Central Coast of New South Wales, catering to students in Years 7 through 12. As the only academically selective high school in the Central Coast region, it draws high potential students from across the broader area, making it a distinctive and regionally significant institution. The school operates with a vision of fostering an inspired and ethical community of learners and leaders, and its strategic priorities reflect this commitment across four areas: academic excellence through diversity and opportunity, a safe and inclusive environment, a culture of wellbeing and belonging, and sustained excellence in teaching and leadership. Gosford High School offers a range of programs specifically designed to challenge and extend its high potential student cohort. These include a High Performance Students Unit and an acceleration program, alongside specialist offerings in gifted and talented education. The school's approach to high potential and gifted education is a defining feature of its curriculum and learning culture. The school's staffing includes a dedicated wellbeing team, reflecting its strategic priority around student wellbeing, belonging, and engagement. Facilities and resources are oriented toward supporting student growth across academic and personal dimensions.

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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