Woonona High School is a government co-ed secondary in Woonona known for its creative and performing arts program and strong pastoral culture.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Woonona High School is a government co-ed secondary in Woonona known for its creative and performing arts program and strong pastoral culture. The school offers Big Picture Learning alongside enrichment for gifted students in Years 6–10, plus specialised classes in creative arts, Japanese language, and extension learning. It supports a broad range of learners through additional learning services and a dedicated support unit. Woonona suits families seeking an inquiry-led, academically engaging environment with genuine breadth, arts and sports alongside core academics, and a school community that prioritises student wellbeing.
Woonona High School is also known as Woonona HS and WHS Woonona.
Woonona High School draws students from the Woonona HS (and 1 more zone).
Woonona High School has an overall SchoolRank score of 48.1/100, rated "Slightly below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B (Average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1030 (60th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Woonona High School, Year 7 students averaged 540 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 566, in line with the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Woonona High School is a medium-sized government secondary school with approximately 767 students. It offers education for years 7-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Woonona High School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school grades B (Average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Woonona High School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 19% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 85%, which is below average.
In the 2025 HSC, 1 student at Woonona High School was an all-round achiever, with results in the top band across 10 or more units.
Woonona High School is located in Woonona, NSW, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1030 (60th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.