Welcome to Hunter Sports High School

Hunter Sports High is a partially selective high school located on the Pacific Highway at Gateshead.  The 900 students enrolled at the school are a mix of local students and students selected to participate in the Targeted Sports Program.  The selected students come from as far as the Central Coast, Hunter Valley and the Port Stephens area, to take part in the sports programs the school offers.

At Hunter Sports High School we strive to integrate a high level of academic and sporting achievement in the curriculum.  We also heavily promote the community and cultural programs that are so necessary for a well rounded school life. 

Hunter Sports High values academic excellence and provides a progressive education in a dynamic and caring educational environment. 

An extremely wide junior and senior curriculum is taught by highly qualified specialist teachers to provide all students with an unrivalled opportunity to achieve their full educational potential.  There are challenging extension programs, innovative school based courses and flexible study pathways for Higher School Certificate students allowing them to complete an HSC while successfully continuing with their training and interest in approximately 15 different sports.  

Hunter Sports High values excellence in all areas of life.  Gifted and Talented students are encouraged by extension programs in the academic, sporting and special interest areas.

The school has produced outstanding individual results in external examinations and in national and international competitions.  High levels of achievement have been recorded in exhibitions and performances with many students progressing to State, National and International representation. 

Louise Gallagher

Principal