Why choose our school

Welcome to Kurri Kurri High School

Kurri Kurri High School is set in the semi-rural area of the Hunter Valley. It is a proud local high school that has serviced the local area since 1956.

Many families have generational patronage to the high school and strong local links to the community continue to offer opportunities to students. The school is supported by 80 staff in the academic, social and emotional development of the young people in our care.

The school has an enrolment of 920 in 2024 and has 9 support classes in Kuta Kaya. The school has dedicated programs for the 250 students who proudly identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and student agency is fostered through SRC, Interact and Junior AECG to help to make the decisions of the school in improvements and ways of thinking, learning and working.

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The Kurri Kurri Difference

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Academic Excellence

Our learning environment nurtures critical thinking and independence, preparing students to excel academically and thrive in life outside of schooling.

Wellbeing Services

We support our students' mental, emotional, and physical health with services available to promote their wellbeing.

School Facilities

We offer expansive outdoor spaces, sporting fields, innovative teaching and learning centres and brand-new preforming arts spaces.

Broad Curriculum

Kurri Kurri High School is known for building student leadership across diverse fields and we take pride in offering students a broad range of co-curricular programs.

Safe Learning Environment

We strive to create an inclusive, engaging environment where every student can learn and grow.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Our inclusive classroom environments are designed to cater to the diverse needs of all students, allowing those with additional needs to thrive alongside their peers.

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Careers Pathways

At Kurri Kurri High School, we empower students to thrive in their future careers and lead with purpose, nurturing a strong sense of responsibility to their communities.

Opportunities at KKHS

Our school is the leading choice in our community for affordable education, offering programs like:

Selective streams, and VET classes
Representative Sports Program
Dedicated performing arts facilities
Modern facilities and inviting outdoor spaces.
Clontarf Academy
Dream Together Program

Get in touch with us

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Kurri Kurri High School

Why choose our school

Welcome to Kurri Kurri High School