Pittwater High is comprehensive and co-educational and an integral part of the Pittwater Community. It has an established reputation for academic, cultural and sporting excellence with a tradition of outstanding achievement in musical performance and sailing. Our purpose is to sustain a school culture in which students are actively engaged in learning in an environment of continuous improvement. We aim to develop the knowledge skills and values of each child in a happy and supportive environment. The school's natural park-like environment is exceptional. Facilities are well resourced and maintained and include a multi-purpose centre, tennis courts, networked computer laboratories, a large oval and playing fields, and specialist facilities for agriculture and horticulture.
Pittwater High is a true community school that offers an education for a sustainable future. We offer students opportunities to follow their passions in academic pursuits, sport, creative and performing arts and leadership.
Students in Year 7 are introduced to the eight key learning areas that they will study until Year 10.
Year 7 to Year 10 focuses on eight key learning areas:
English
human society and its environment
languages
mathematics
personal development, health & physical education
science
creative arts
technology
Within these key learning areas there are courses and elective subjects.
Mandatory Courses in Years 7-10 (PDF 245KB) are studied by all students in NSW public schools and are set by the Board of Studies.
Students choose from a range of elective courses that we offer depending on teacher expertise and the number of students interested in that subject. Information on elective courses is available in the Board of Studies syllabus course descriptions (PDF 163 KB).
Students must meet the subject requirements in Years 7-10 to qualify for the School Certificate in Year 10.
In Years 11 and 12 students study for the Higher School Certificate (HSC).
HSC courses
There are two types of courses students can study:
Board developed courses
These courses are set and externally examined by the Board of Studies, and may contribute to the calculation of a Universities Admission Index (UAI).
These include courses in English, mathematics, science, technology, creative arts, personal development, health and physical education, human society and its environment, languages and Vocational Education and Training (VET) curriculum frameworks.
Read a list of the subjects available and a description of each course on the Board of Studies website.
Board endorsed courses
These courses are developed by schools, TAFE institutes or universities. They count towards the HSC but do not count towards the calculation of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Vocational education and training courses
Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses are either Board developed courses, which may contribute to the calculation of an ATAR, or Board endorsed courses.
VET courses give students work-related skills in a variety of industry areas. Students will receive a nationally recognised qualification when they complete their course.
Some VET courses are studied at school while others can be studied at TAFE institutes and other training providers. Many VET courses involve work placement.
Board developed VET courses are available in a number of industry curriculum frameworks, such as hospitality and information technology.
Navigate to the School Years 11 or 12 sections to find out more
