Kurri Kurri High School

Kurri Kurri, NSW, 2327

Gov Secondary · Years 7-12 Co-educational 917 students Major city
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School profile

ACARA

School type

Co-educational

Year range

7-12

School staff (FTE)

100.4

78 teaching · 22.4 non-teaching

Students per teacher

11.8:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

917

Indigenous students

28%

Language other than English

4%

Girls vs boys

442 girls · 475 boys

48%
52%

Socio-educational background

Well below the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

About

Kurri Kurri High School is a comprehensive coeducational secondary school serving students in Years 7 to 12, located in Kurri Kurri, NSW. Established in 1956, the school has deep roots in the local community and holds a strong connection to the region's rich Aboriginal history and culture, which it actively honours as part of its identity. The school offers a broad curriculum that extends well beyond the standard academic program. Vocational pathways are a clear strength, with School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBAT) and a range of VET classes available to senior students seeking practical, career-focused learning. The school's vision — to create exceptional citizens by providing a world class, dynamic and exciting curriculum through exceptional teaching — is reflected in the variety of initiatives it runs. These include the Clontarf Academy, which supports the engagement and development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boys; the Dream Together Program; Project Humble, a beekeeping initiative; and the S.P.O.R.T. Representative Sports Program, which provides pathways for students with representative sporting talent. The school's facilities support a wide range of student interests and pursuits. A dedicated performing arts facility provides space for creative and cultural expression, while a Fitness Hub caters to the physical development of students. Learning environments across the school are designed to support study, sport, creativity, and technology, reflecting the breadth of opportunities available to students.

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Pay and agreement

Graduate

$92,882

Starting salary

Top of scale

$133,422

Step 7 (Top of Scale)

Super

12.0%

Employer contribution

Under the Crown Employees (Teachers in Schools and Related Employees) Salaries and Conditions Award 2024. Full-time equivalent, before allowances.

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What you need to teach here

Required before you can be employed at any NSW school.

NESA Teacher Accreditation

NSW Education Standards Authority

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NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Office of the Children's Guardian

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Location

Remoteness

Major city