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Terrigal High School is a leading comprehensive, co-educational secondary school on the Central Coast. The school has a student population of 865, including a Support Unit with four multi-categorical classes. The school reflects the diversity of the local community with a full range of socio-economic and educational backgrounds. The school's enrolment numbers are increasing across all year groups. EALD support is provided to 2% of the total student enrolment. The 2025 staffing entitlement was 65 teachers and 16 non-teaching staff. The school is located on Darkinjung land with 5% of the total student population identifying Aboriginal heritage. The school has a close partnership with the local Kuriwa AECG to enhance Aboriginal cultural programs for all students and staff to address the needs of Aboriginal students.
At Terrigal High School we believe in excellence in all aspects of our school life. The school is committed to supporting student wellbeing through a diverse range of programs and the establishment of a wellbeing hub. Students are involved in a range of leadership and social awareness programs as well as student voice opportunities to influence current and future initiatives.
Terrigal High School has strong sporting traditions including winning the Sydney North Champion school on four occasions in the past ten years. The Targeted Sports Program is an integral part of our high potential and gifted education strategy enhancing opportunities for talented athletes. The school has been recognised for its exceptional creative arts program with regular participation in community events and exhibitions, as well as Central Coast and HSC showcases.
We have forged respectful and collaborative relationships with wider school community through regular parent and student forums and surveys and consultation with the Aboriginal community. Terrigal High School has a strong partnership with Terrigal Public School and Erina Heights Public School, which together form the Terrigal Learning Alliance, to ensure continuity of learning from kindergarten to Year 12. Significant work will take place to further strengthen the relationship with our wider school community and build an authentic partnership based on trust and a shared vision for all students.
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About the NSW Department of Education
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
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