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Smiths Hill High School

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It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. Smiths Hill High School is a government secondary school in Wollongong, NSW, for Years 7–12. It had 736 students as of 2025 (ACARA). Compare it with nearby schools, check its school zone, and book a tour to see it in person.

Smiths Hill High School

Wollongong, NSW 2500

Government
Co-Ed
Secondary
Years
7–12
Secondary
Students
736
ACARA 2025
Annual fees
Not published
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A supportive learning environment fostering student potential through diverse programs and opportunities.

Focused on academic excellence and personal growth, this government-funded school provides diverse educational programs, nurturing students to achieve their potential while fostering strong community values in a welcoming environment conducive to learning.

School Overview

Key information about Smiths Hill High School

School overview facts
School typeSecondarySectorGovernment
Year levels7–12Enrolments736
Early learningNot confirmedTeacher–student ratio1:13.4
GenderCo-EdPrincipalNot available
BoardingNoFoundedNot available
School overview facts
School typeSecondary
Year levels7–12
Early learningNot confirmed
GenderCo-Ed
BoardingNo
School overview facts (continued)
SectorGovernment
Enrolments736
Teacher–student ratio1:13.4
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.07372021: 725 students · Years 7–1220212022: 725 students · Years 7–1220222023: 734 students · Years 7–1220232024: 737 students · Years 7–1220242025: 736 students · Years 7–122025

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys
416(56.5%)
Girls
320(43.5%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home
42%
English only
58%
Not stated
0%

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Smiths Hill High School

35-37 Gipps St, Wollongong NSW 2500

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