Kurri Kurri High School
Kurri Kurri, NSW, 2327
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
Socio-educational background
Well below the Australian average
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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Required before you can be employed at any NSW school.
Location
Remoteness
Major city