Why choose us?
Kariong Mountains High School is a united educational community, where students, staff and families are known, respected and cared for. Every student is provided the very best curricular and extra-curricular opportunities, to maximise their learning potential. Successful post school pathways sit at the forefront of planning and growing with all our students, realised through building strong educational connections with our learning community, tertiary and vocational institutions, business and industry.
Why families choose us
Positive Learning Environment
Situated in the beautiful Mount Penang Parklands, our school provides a wide range of learning opportunities and access to nearby gardens and sporting fields.
EPP School
Through the Educational Pathways Program our students have access to exclusive government funded programs to support students in a wide range of vocational and career building opportunities.
Student Leadership
Our student leadership program helps students excel through engagement, while building self confidence and leadership skills.
School Newsletter
Our fortnighly newsletter connects with families and the community and is a regular celebration of student achievement.
Our Core Values: Unity, Knowledge, Respect
We take great pride in our school’s core values ‘Unity Knowledge Respect’, which form the essential foundation for supporting and fostering student growth.
- Unity - Building connections and a sense of belonging.
- Knowledge - Providing an enriched academic and vocational culture with a holistic approach.
- Respect - Actively modelling and reinforcing positive engagement with the whole school community.
Our Aim and Our Purpose
At Kariong Mountains High School, we are passionate about fostering student growth, with the aim that each student graduates with skills to embark on their next phase in life as capable, adaptable, life-long learners with positive self-regard.
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"Thank you, Kariong Mountains High School, for welcoming both our daughters into your beautiful school community. Our girls have never been happier. They are motivated, excited and proud to go to school plus their grades have improved dramatically and they are actually happy to attend school!”
— from a KMHS parent
What we can offer your child
Student success
Our school provides a high-quality, low-cost education that supports every child’s growth. We’re proud of our students’ success in learning, competitions and life beyond school.
- participation in a range of competitions
- success in life beyond school
- active community members
- growth through high potential and gifted education
- striving for personal improvement.
A world of opportunities
We offer a wide range of programs and experiences to help them thrive. From STEM and sport to the creative arts and more, our broad curriculum encourages curiosity and critical thinking.
- excursions
- incursions
- extra-curricular activities
- a wide variety of subjects.
Tailored learning support
We know every child learns in their own way. That’s why we provide tailored learning support to help each student do their best. Our programs meet different student needs. This includes high potential and gifted students, students with additional needs or disability, and those who need wellbeing support. At our school, your child will get the support they need to succeed.
- student learning support officers (SLSO) in the classroom
- teaching and learning adjustments
- extension activities for students who need extra challenge
- wellbeing and counselling support.
A welcoming community
Our school is a place where students from all backgrounds feel safe, respected and part of the community. We value diversity and fairness. Your child will learn and grow in a school that celebrates who they are. We prepare students to be confident, well-rounded global citizens.
- supporting students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)
- celebrating Harmony Day
- incorporating culturally inclusive school events
- ensuring cultural safety for all students.
Connect with our school
Follow KMHS on socials
Visit our school socials, where we post events, daily activities and reminders.
KMHS Newsletters
Our fortnightly newsletter covers school updates, faculty news and recent events celebrating student achievement.