Established in 1951, Corrimal High School has spacious grounds. Students are encouraged to achieve the highest possible educational standards according to each individual’s potential. The focus is on “motivation through innovation”. Environmental awareness is emphasised.
Facilities: Sporting fields, library, multi-purpose hall, extensive computing facilities, complete photography laboratory, fitness centre, drama theatre, school hall, school farm, uniform shop, canteen and internet connectivity across the whole school. All students in Years 9 and 10 are issued with a quality laptop, free of charge.
Electives Years 7 to 10: Computing, Drama, Food Technology, Metal Technology, Sport Science, Tech Drawing, Visual Arts, Wood Technology, Child Care, Commerce, Music.
Electives Years 11 and 12: A full range of English and Mathematics, Food Technology, Design & Technology courses, Biology, Business Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Science, History, Legal Studies, Visual Arts, Community and Family Studies, Photography, Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation (SLR), Information Processes, Music, PD/Health/PE, Drama, Exploring Early Childhood, Society and Culture, Industrial Technology, Metals and Engineering and Primary Industries. Vocational courses include Furnishings, Hospitality, Business Services and Information Technology. All senior students have access to a wide range of TAFE-delivered VET subjects.
Sport: Competition sports include hockey, soccer, baseball and mixed-team volleyball. An extensive selection of leisure options includes surfing, rock climbing, aerobics, dance, bowling and fishing.
Extracurricular activities: Choir, band, dance, debating, photography, Streamwatch, environmental activities, SRC.
Welfare and personal development: Preparation for responsible citizenship is emphasised, as is the emotional, social and physical wellbeing of all students. To support this, there is a student welfare network, merit system, peer support program, student counsellors and a careers adviser. There are work experience programs and study skills classes to give each student the opportunity to achieve the best in their education.
Special features: This is the only Illawarra school north of Dapto to offer an agricultural course; there is a fully equipped farm providing practical experience.