KINGSGROVE NORTH HIGH

Established in 1959, Kingsgrove North is a popular multi-cultural
high school with extensive grounds. The school promotes academic excellence and
leadership opportunities for all students in a caring and supportive
environment. The school received a Director General’s Award for Excellence in
2004, 2005 and a National Award for Quality Schooling in 2007.

Facilities: Oval, two tennis courts, basketball and volleyball
courts, large assembly hall/gymnasium, sound studio, computers (six labs — Mac
and PC), extensive library learning centre, modern industrial arts block, audio-visual,
internet and computer facilities throughout the school. The school’s new
facilities include a COLA and new commercial kitchens (which meet latest
industry standards and enable the school to teach hospitality), science labs,
industrial arts areas. We continue to have very high performing students, and
have very strong support programs for all students.

Electives Years 7 to 10: Applied Movement, Music, English,
Mathematics, Commerce, Visual Arts,Visual Design, Photographic & Digital
Media Design and Technology, Electronics, Geography, History, Science, Wood and
Metal Technics, Textiles and Design, Modern Greek, Computing Studies, Dance,
Drama, Technical Drawing, Work Education and Personal Development, Chinese,
Food Technology.

Electives Years 11 and 12: Chinese, Drama, Visual Arts, Photography,
Video & Digital Imaging, Engineering Studies, Music, Modern Greek,
Economics, Legal Studies, Modern Greek, Modern History, Ancient History,
Software Design and Development, ITP, Chinese, Community and Family Studies,
Design and Technology, Business Studies, Geography, Chemistry, Physics,
Biology, Industrial Technology, English, Mathematics, Senior Science, Earth and
Environmental Science. VET courses such as Hospitality Operations, Business
Services, Retail, and Construction as well as a large range of vocational
studies courses are also offered.

Sport: Competitive — cricket, rugby league, tennis, volleyball,
basketball, table tennis, soccer, baseball, hockey, netball, softball, touch
football. Leisure — ice-skating, bowling, aerobics, squash, golf, cycling, gym.

Extracurricular activities: Debating, drama, dance, ISCF, talent
quests, camps, chess, model-making.

Welfare and personal development: The pastoral care program
incorporates peer support, peer mediation, an active student council, a study
skills program, a homework centre and a wide range of specialist teachers to
assist children of all abilities and from all backgrounds. Strong Discipline
emphasises merit and is supported by a learning support team.

School Information

  • Type: Government
  • Coeducational or single-sex: Coeducational

  • Faith-based: None
  • Year: Year 7 - Year 12
  • Day/Boarding: Day School
  • Enrolment: 862 students
  • Interview Required Upon Enrolment: No
  • International Baccalaureate Programs offered:
  • ESL Support: N/A
  • Scholarships Available: No
  • Gifted and Talented Program: N/A
  • Preschool or Early Learning Centre:
  • After School Care/ OOSH Options:
  • Fees: Free (Government School)
  • Address:St Albans Road, Kingsgrove 2208
  • Phone:02 9502 3933
  • Fax:02 9554 3907

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