Woonona High School

Apply Now – Year 7 2026

Woonona High School is one of the few schools in the Illawarra to offer enrichment classes from Year 7 to Year 10.
These classes provide academic challenge and intellectual stimulation for high-achieving students, using specialised teaching methods and peer grouping to extend learning.

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Congratulations to the Class of 2025

Congratulations to the Class of 2025, whose HSC results reflect dedication and commitment to their studies.

Please see our Facebook page for many more HSC successes, here below is Harry Sargent-Wilson, the only HSC All Rounder of Comprehensive Public Schools on the South Coast.

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The Woonona High School difference - Why choose us?

Respect - Integrity - Success - Excellence

We are a school that proudly serves our Woonona community. We offer a high-quality, Comprehensive education for Year 7 to Year 12 students. Join our school today!

Academic Excellence and Innovation

Innovation and Academic Excellence

Creative and Performing Arts

Woonona High School provides a high level Creativity & Performing Arts program

Global and Cultural connections

Woonona High School offers Global & Cultural connections

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About our Principal - Caroline David

Since becoming principal in 2018, I have focused on enhancing student learning through the 4Cs pedagogy—Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, and Creativity. This approach has helped our students excel, including the Class of 2024, who achieved the highest average HSC score of any non-selective school in the Illawarra, and the Class of 2025 who achieved the highest number of Distinguished Achievers (Scores over 90%).

I have a background in Economics and Japanese at both Bachelor and Masters levels and I am currently working on my PhD at the University of Sydney.

Before teaching, I gained diverse experience in roles ranging from working at Sony’s PlayStation factory in Japan to managing transport for the Australian Paralympic Team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. These experiences, and being able to speak fluent Japanese, have led me to create a bespoke inbound and outbound Japanese exchange program building strong connections and strengthening ties with our sister schools in Japan and also hosting pre-service teachers from Waseda University.

I am proud of our inclusive school, which provides pathways for all students to reach their potential. I regularly hold Community Consultations and look forward to hearing your thoughts on how we can best support our students, including the quirky ones like me!

Caroline David, Principal of Woonona High School

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Acknowledgement of Country

Woonona High School would like to acknowledge and pay our respects to the Wodi Wodi, Five Island Dreaming and Dharawal People as they are the traditional custodians and carers of Country, on whose land we stand.

We acknowledge the local Dreaming stories with connections to both Sandon Point and Bellambi Point, and respect the rich and resilient Aboriginal culture that is still alive today.

We must always remember this land is, was and always will be Aboriginal land.

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