Lurnea High School
Lurnea, NSW, 2170
School profile
ACARA
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
106.9
81.9 teaching 路 25 non-teaching
Students per teacher
8.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
696
Indigenous students
4%
Language other than English
87%
Girls vs boys
284 girls 路 412 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
About
Lurnea High School is a comprehensive, co-educational secondary school serving students in Years 7 to 12, located in Lurnea, NSW. The school's central focus is the provision of rich, accessible, flexible and creative learning experiences, underpinned by a growth mindset directed at increasing educational attainment for every student every year. The school offers a broad range of specialist support and programs to meet the diverse needs of its student population. These include high potential and gifted education, special education support, and English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D) support. Restorative Practices are embedded across the school as a framework for building positive relationships and managing student wellbeing. Staffing structures reflect a strong investment in in-class support, with student learning support officers (SLSOs) deployed directly in classrooms alongside teachers. Dedicated learning and wellbeing support teams work alongside teaching staff to ensure students receive coordinated academic and pastoral care. Lurnea High School has developed meaningful external partnerships that extend learning beyond the classroom. Students benefit from university partnerships with Western Sydney University, UTS, and UNSW Art and Design Makerspaces, providing access to resources and experiences that connect school learning with higher education pathways. The school also maintains a connection with the Australian Business and Community Network, linking students with the broader professional community.
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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