Killarney High is a high achieving school with a strong commitment to quality teaching and learning within a comprehensive co-educational framework. The school aims to enable students to achieve high standards of learning and develop self-confidence and commitment to personal excellence based on a strong set of values.
Facilities: Five computer laboratories, recording studio, photography and digital media facilities, well resourced library, drama room, dance studio, adjacent sports oval, fitness centre, performing arts facilities, video-conferencing facilities, interactive whiteboards, computer and wireless internet access in each classroom.
Electives Years 7 to 10: Chinese, French (including French Acceleration program), Italian, Japanese, Art, Drama, Music, Commerce, Graphics Technology, Technics-Wood, Technics-Metal & Electronics, Computer Studies, Food Technology, Textiles Technology, Physical Activity and Sports Studies, Photography and Digital Media, History Extension.
Electives Years 11 and 12: English (standard, advanced, extensions one and two), Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Physics, Senior Science, Ancient History, Modern History, History Extension, Business Studies, Economics, Geography, Legal Studies, Society and Culture, Design and Technology, Engineering Studies, Food Technology, Industrial Technology, Textiles and Design, Drama, Music (1, 2 and Extension), Visual Arts, Chinese Background Speakers and Continuers, French Continuers and Beginners, Japanese continuers and Beginners, Information Processes and Technology, Software Design and Development, PD/Health/PE, Photography Video and Digital media, Sport Lifestyle Recreation.
Vocational Education and Training courses: Construction, Hospitality, Information Technology, Entertainment.
Sport: Basketball, tennis, netball, hockey, rugby, soccer, cricket, volleyball, softball, baseball, squash, rowing, surfing, rock climbing, touch football, aerobics, bowling, skating and sailing.
Gifted and Talented programs in basketball, cricket and soccer for both boys and girls.
Extracurricular activities: Concert and stage bands, chamber ensemble, guitar ensemble, debating, public speaking, Junior Toastmasters, Mock Trial, Model United Nations Assembly team, drama ensemble, film club, Junior and Senior dance group, chess club, choir, art club, environment team, gym club, student newspaper and magazine committee, musical productions and performance evenings, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme.
Welfare and personal development: Vertical roll groupings, mentoring for all Year 12 students, Student Representative Council, peer support, peer tutoring, mentoring program, Years 7 and 11 orientation program, work experience, careers program, student study days and personal development programs, Think Tank Thursday — student leadership program.
Special features: Excellent academic results for the HSC, accelerated French language program from Year 7, outstanding concert band and other ensemble music groups, literacy programs for Years 7 to 12, extension classes for talented students in Year 7 to 10, strong community links within the Killarney–Forestville Community of Schools.
Famous ex-student: Anne Sargeant (former Australian Netball Captain).