PICNIC POINT HIGH

Established in 1962, this secondary school is set on spacious grounds enclosed in a residential area.

Facilities: Specialist facilities include six new science laboratories; industrial technology rooms; four computer labs; library with research centre; specialist fully equipped music, drama and dance rooms; careers centre; visual arts rooms; photography darkroom; industry-standard kitchen; textiles technology rooms; and international-sized gymnasium.

Sport: Sports programs are available that cater for the full range of opportunities, including a talented sports program.

Extra-curricular activities: Debating, choir, orchestra, swing band, dance groups, aerobics, Stream watch and a full range of sports, including netball, rugby league, touch football, water polo and squash.

Special features: The school enjoys good links with local industries and with local primary schools and has a highly regarded performing arts and sports program which is well supported by the local community.

Famous ex-students: Simone Hankin (Australian representative in water polo), Anjanette Ford (Australian representative in softball), Glenn Stead (leader of RAAF aerobatics team), Dr Geoffrey Brennan (University of Sydney Medal recipient), Robbie Slater (soccer).

Principal: Ms Sharon Byron.

School Information

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

  • Faith-based: None
  • Year: Year 7 - Year 12
  • Day/Boarding: Day School
  • Enrolment: 990 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: N/A
  • After School Care/ OOSH Options: None
  • Fees: Free (Government School)
  • Address:61 Kennedy Street, Picnic Point 2213
  • Email:picnicpt-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Phone:02 9772 1700
  • Clubs and Extra-curricular programs:Debating, choir, orchestra, swing band, dance groups, aerobics, Stream watch and a full range of sports, including netball, rugby league, touch football, water polo and squash.

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