Killarney Heights High School
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
The Killarney Heights High School difference
Academic Excellence
Our school is the Northern Beaches’ leading co-educational comprehensive school, consistently achieving outstanding HSC results. Our students excel across all subjects—English ranked 2nd in NSW in 2023—and benefit from extension classes, innovative teaching, and personalised support that help every learner achieve their best.
Connected Community
Our strong partnerships with families, primary schools, and the wider community create a sense of belonging and shared purpose. With a vibrant extracurricular program—music, sport, Duke of Edinburgh, and cultural activities—we provide opportunities for students to develop leadership, creativity, and lifelong friendships in a truly connected community.
Holistic Wellbeing
We nurture the whole child—academic, social, and emotional—within a safe and supportive environment grounded in positive psychology and restorative practices. Our dedicated wellbeing team ensures every student feels valued, respected, and connected, fostering resilience and confidence for life beyond school.
Welcome to Killarney Heights High School
Connect, Respect, Aspire
We are a school that proudly serves our Killarney Heights community. We offer a high-quality, Comprehensive education for Year 7 to Year 12 students. Join our school today!
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Principal's message
At Killarney Heights High School, academic excellence and personal growth go hand in hand. Our vision is to provide an education that empowers students to achieve their highest potential while building the skills and confidence to thrive in a changing world.
As the leading co-educational comprehensive school on the Northern Beaches, we are proud of our outstanding HSC results, including state-leading outcomes in English, achieved through expert teaching and a culture of high expectations.
Beyond academics, we offer diverse cultural, sporting and leadership opportunities, fostering resilience, creativity and a strong sense of belonging. Our values—Respect, Connect and Aspire—are at the heart of everything we do.
We invite you to explore our school and discover how we can work together to create a future of success for every student.
Hayley Emmerton BSc, MEd (Computing), M. Ed (Instructional Leadership)
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