Why choose us?
At Ku-ring-gai High School, every student is known, supported and challenged to grow. Our motto, “Harmony in Diversity,” guides a caring, inclusive culture built on respect and high expectations. In partnership with families, our dedicated staff create engaging learning across academics, creative arts and sport. Set beside Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, our modern facilities and programs help students discover strengths, build confidence and achieve their best.
Our vision: Harmony in diversity. A strong learning community where individual worth and harmonious contribution of all members is sought and valued, empowering our youth to take responsibility for the world in which they will belong.
Talent Enrichment Program
From sport and creative arts to horticulture and board games, Years 7–10 choose two extra hours each week to explore passions. Hands-on projects build creativity, confidence and teamwork.
Modern Learning Spaces
Flexible classrooms, specialist studios and a modern hall support engaging lessons, performances and collaboration. Technology across classrooms makes learning clear, interactive and inclusive.
High Performance Pathways
Extension, enrichment and representative pathways in academics, creative arts and sport. Students set goals, train with expert teachers and tutors, allowing them the chance to perform at their best.
Unique Learning Environment
A calm bushland setting beside Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. A close-knit community where every student is known and supported to try new things.
Contact us to find out if Ku-ring-gai High School is the right choice for your child's education.
"We are proud to have been part of Ku-ring-gai High School since 2015, giving our children almost ten years of professional, caring education. The teaching staff are dedicated and make sure students are supported in their chosen fields. Our children are creative, and the school’s strong focus on the arts — music, drama, dance and multimedia — has been outstanding. KHS also offers TAFE-aligned courses in Entertainment Industry and Hospitality, giving senior students valuable industry experience and industry-recognised qualifications. We highly recommend KHS to any parent and student.” — Ku-ring-gai High School Parent
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Policies and reports
We help every child feel safe, included and confident from their very first day.
Support for every family
Our teachers and learning and wellbeing support teams work with our families. We co-design plans that help students learn in the way that works best for them.
High quality education
We offer our students a wide range of subjects and opportunities. This empowers them to learn, develop skills, and discover their passions.
Easy to access
Located in North Turramurra, our school is easy to access by public transport, walking or driving. This makes every day at school more convenient for our families.
"We love our school for its supportive community and commitment to every student’s success. Our child feels safe and inspired every day.” — a parent of Ku-ring-gai High School
What we can offer your child
Student success
At Ku-ring-gai High School, success grows in a close-knit bushland community. Guided by “Harmony in Diversity,” we deliver high-quality public education with strong teaching, the Talent Enrichment Program and rich pathways in academics, creative arts and sport. Our students succeed in class, on stage and on the field, and leave ready for their next step.
- Makes steady progress - sets goals, uses feedback and improves across subjects.
- Produces quality work - on time, meets criteria; growing literacy and numeracy.
- Gets involved - creates and performs, plays sport, joins clubs; collaborates and leads.
- Shows character - respectful, responsible, resilient; supports an inclusive community.
- Ready for what’s next - attends regularly, stays organised and explores future pathways.
A world of opportunities
At Ku-ring-gai High School, students explore and extend their strengths across a broad curriculum. From STEM and languages to the creative arts and sport, our Talent Enrichment Program (TEP) and High potential and gifted education (HPGE) programs offer extra challenge and choice, with clubs, ensembles and representative pathways to grow.
- Excursions that connect learning with the real world
- Incursions that bring experts and experiences to school
- Extra-curricular activities including clubs, ensembles and representative sport
- A wide variety of subjects across STEM, humanities, languages and the arts
Tailored learning support
We know every child learns in their own way. That’s why we provide tailored learning support to help each student do their best. Our programs meet different student needs. This includes high potential and gifted students, students with additional needs or disability, and those who need wellbeing support. At our school, your child will get the support they need to succeed.
- student learning support officers (SLSO) in the classroom
- teaching and learning adjustments
- extension activities for students who need extra challenge
- wellbeing and counselling support.
A welcoming community
At Ku-ring-gai High School, every student is known and valued. We welcome families from all backgrounds and make sure students feel safe, respected and included. In our bushland setting, students build friendships, develop character and learn to care for others. Your child will grow in confidence and leave as a well-rounded, community-minded global citizen.
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Elevating student voice and belonging via leadership and participation across academic, sporting, cultural and community activities.
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Living “Harmony in Diversity” every day through clear, respectful behaviour expectations.
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Providing a strong wellbeing network - Year Advisers, counsellors and a dedicated team that help students connect, succeed and thrive.
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Offering inclusive learning support with adjustments and personalised planning for students with disability or additional learning needs.
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Celebrating our diverse community through whole-school events and programs that welcome students from many backgrounds.
Stories and highlights
Hear about stories, wins and proud moments from our staff and students.
Policies and reports
Discover our local school policies, reports and plans.