North Sydney Girls High School
Crows Nest, NSW, 2065
School profile
ACARA
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
75.6
63.2 teaching · 12.4 non-teaching
Students per teacher
14.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
916
Language other than English
94%
Girls vs boys
916 girls · boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
About
North Sydney Girls High School is a government selective secondary school for girls in Years 7 to 12, located in Crows Nest, NSW. As a selective school, it specialises in gifted education, providing a learning environment tailored to the needs of high-achieving students. The school sits on the lands of the Cammeraygal people, and the community holds a genuine dedication to deepening understanding of Aboriginal culture, histories, and perspectives. The school's motto, Ad Altiora — "towards higher things" — reflects its orientation toward academic excellence and personal growth. Students are supported in developing resilience, confidence, leadership, and a strong sense of voice, with an emphasis on setting and achieving individual goals. The approach to learning is grounded in innovation and evidence-based practice, designed to meet the unique needs of gifted learners in partnership with students, families, and staff.
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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