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Hunter River High School

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It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. Hunter River High School is a government secondary school in Heatherbrae, NSW, for Years 7–12. It had 762 students as of 2025 (ACARA). Compare it with nearby schools, check its school zone, and book a tour to see it in person.

Hunter River High School

Heatherbrae, NSW 2324

Government
Co-Ed
Secondary
Years
7–12
Secondary
Students
762
ACARA 2025
Annual fees
Not published
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Offers a diverse mix of academic, cultural, and sporting opportunities for students.

Located in Heatherbrae, the school provides a supportive environment fostering academic and personal growth through various programs, including PBL and P-TECH, encouraging student engagement and success in a rich educational landscape.

School Overview

Key information about Hunter River High School

School overview facts
School typeSecondarySectorGovernment
Year levels7–12Enrolments762
Early learningNot confirmedTeacher–student ratio1:10.3
GenderCo-EdPrincipalNot available
BoardingNoFoundedNot available
School overview facts
School typeSecondary
Year levels7–12
Early learningNot confirmed
GenderCo-Ed
BoardingNo
School overview facts (continued)
SectorGovernment
Enrolments762
Teacher–student ratio1:10.3
PrincipalNot available
FoundedNot available

Enrolment history

Enrolments from 2021 to 2025Bar chart of reported student totals. Exact figures and reporting details are available in the table below. Missing figures have no bar.08992021: 899 students · Years 7–1220212022: 864 students · Years 7–1220222023: 836 students · Years 7–1220232024: 773 students · Years 7–1220242025: 762 students · Years 7–122025

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys
410(53.8%)
Girls
352(46.2%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home
6%
English only
94%
Not stated
0%

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Hunter River High School

36 Elkin Ave, Heatherbrae NSW 2324

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