School Profile

NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOL SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

Turramurra High School

Turramurra High School on Sydney’s leafy north shore is a coeducational, comprehensive high school with a reputation for outstanding academic achievement and excellence in performing arts and sport. Turramurra is committed to preparing students for the challenges of a 21st century global, technological society. We believe that excellence, innovation and high expectations are central to learning. We develop in our students the ability to be critical and creative thinkers and communicators.

3 Reasons To Choose This School

Pastoral care and peer support
Creating future-focused learners
Outstanding physical environment

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English as a second language

ESL courses taught through English
Support for each subject year level
Before/after school assistance
Learning support teaching team

Student support services

Dedicated student welfare team
After school study support centre
Year 12 academic mentoring program
Bilingual learning support officers
Student leadership team

Special programs

Gifted and talented programs
Global citizenship/leadership program
A large range of sports offered
Robotics/engineering/science club
Dance ensemble/drama club

Special facilities

3D printing/engineering/robotics facilities
Large sporting grounds/playing fields
Modern science laboratories
Commercial kitchens for hospitality students
Wifi throughout the school

Languages taught

Chinese
Japanese

School achievements

Highest ATAR achieved was 99.1% of the Year 12 cohort, 88% progressed to tertiary study.

Local area features

Turramurra High School is situated in a well-established residential area on Sydney's North Shore. The school is 22 kilometres north of the Sydney city centre, close to major services and shopping centres. The school also adjoins Lane Cove National Park, providing a quiet bushland environment.