Bulli High has a magnificent location overlooking Bulli Beach and the Illawarra Escarpment and is surrounded by spacious grounds and parklands. The school has a fine reputation for academic achievement, a renowned cultural, creative and performing arts program and, more recently, the high level of classroom technology. The values that guide the school are respect, responsibility and integrity.
Facilities: The school has benefited from a significant building program over the last three years, which has provided new kitchens, new music rooms, a brand new gymnasium and outside games courts. Nearly half (40 per cent) of teaching spaces in the school are now less than four years old. The school has extensive playing fields, two gymnasiums, hall, library, four specialist computer labs, darkrooms and a specialised tiered learning space. Bulli High also has wheelchair access.
Electives Years 7 to 10: A broad range of courses is offered, including options from each of the Key Learning Areas. Film and Video was introduced in 2001.
Electives Years 11 and 12: Bulli offers an extensive senior curriculum, which includes all the major academic courses as well as more vocationally-oriented courses. Additional courses include Health Studies, Photography, Marine Studies, Ceramics, Exploring Childhood and Film and Video.
Sport: Students participate in all traditional sports in inter-school competition. Dance, aerobics, lawn bowls, circuit training, bike riding and environmental improvement are available as leisure options.
Extracurricular activities: Debating, chess, dance, drama, public speaking, choir, instrumental groups, community service work. An annual musical is performed in term 2.
Welfare and personal development: Bulli has developed a caring and supportive welfare system over many years. This has been created in close consultation with the community and with students. The SRC plays an active part in school life and contributes to school policy and procedures. An important aspect of personal development is the rewarding of excellence in all academic, sporting and cultural endeavours.