Turramurra High School

What Turramurra High School does

Turramurra High School is a NSW Department of Education public comprehensive co-educational secondary school located at 104 Maxwell St, South Turramurra, on Sydney's Upper North Shore adjacent to Lane Cove National Park. The school serves approximately 950–1,000 students across Years 7–12, with guaranteed enrolment for in-catchment families and selective intake for out-of-area and international applicants. Education is delivered at no direct tuition cost to local families, funded primarily by NSW Department of Education allocations with supplementary revenue from voluntary contributions and full-fee international enrolments processed through DE International (CRICOS 00588M) for Years 10–12.

The school's product surface combines the standard NSW curriculum with differentiated programs: the Inspire High Potential and Gifted Education framework spanning intellectual, social-emotional, physical, and creative domains; the NOVA program for Years 7–10 launching Term 2 2026; the International Students Program; and approximately 38–41 co-curricular activities including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, NSW RFS Secondary Schools Cadet Program, THS Leo's Club (sponsored by St Ives Lions Club), and the Girls in Engineering event run with Engineers Australia. A Macquarie University Partner School agreement (2025) adds a tertiary-pathway layer via university-ambassador-led HSC study sessions. Technology infrastructure is administrative-only — parent portal apps School Bytes (payments/consent) and Sentral (attendance/reports), plus Munch Monitor for canteen orders.

The go-to-market motion is community-led: prospective families are reached through school tours, open days, the school's website, a 360-degree virtual tour, Facebook presence, and termly Microsoft Sway newsletters, with P&C association support as a reinforcing channel. The school is led by Principal Desley Pfeffer with two deputy principals and a full executive structure of head teachers across all major NSW curriculum areas, supported by a school counsellor, psychologist, student support officer, and business manager. As a state government entity there are no shareholders, equity instruments, or M&A signals; revenue, headcount, and operating scope are governed by NSW Department of Education policy.

Name

Turramurra High School

Legal name

Turramurra High School

Website

https://turramurra-h.schools.nsw.gov.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Turramurra High School is a NSW Department of Education public co-educational secondary school serving approximately 950–1,000 students in Years 7–12 on Sydney's Upper North Shore, funded by government allocations and offering differentiated programs including HPGE, an international student program, and a Macquarie University partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs (EDAJAGAE)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Public high school
• K-12 education
• Student wellbeing programs
• Gifted education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Turramurra

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Turramurra High School is a NSW Government public school funded by the NSW Department of Education. Education is provided at no direct cost to students. The school receives government funding based on student enrolment numbers and educational programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Turramurra High School is a large public comprehensive co-educational high school on Sydney's Upper North Shore delivering NSW secondary education to students in Years 7-12. The school offers the standard NSW curriculum, an International Students Program for Years 10-12, a High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) framework called Inspire, the NOVA program, and approximately 38-41 co-curricular activities spanning sports, arts, leadership, and community service. The school is operated and funded by the NSW Department of Education.

Product overview

Turramurra High School is a coeducational government high school (Years 7-12) located on Sydney's Upper North Shore, serving approximately 950-1,000 students. The school offers a comprehensive educational program comprising the core NSW curriculum with an International Students Program (Years 10-12), and an extensive co-curricular activities program (38-41 initiatives). Key differentiated offerings include the Inspire HPGE program covering four domains (Intellectual, Social-Emotional, Physical, Creative), the NOVA program for Years 7-10, and the Macquarie University partnership established in 2025. Specialized programs include the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Rural Fire Service Cadet Program, THS Leo's Club, and Girls in Engineering. The school uses parent portal apps (School Bytes and Sentral) and Munch Monitor for canteen operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NSW Secondary Education (Years 7-12)
• International Students Program
• Inspire - High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE)
• NOVA Program (Nurturing Outstanding and Visionary Achievers)
• Co-curricular Activities Program
• Duke of Edinburgh's International Award
• Rural Fire Service Cadet Program
• THS Leo's Club
• Macquarie University Partnership Program
• Girls in Engineering Program

Quantifiable outcome

• State and National Champion in Australian History Competition (Mohammad, Year 7)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Macquarie UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Turramurra High School became an official Macquarie University Partner School in 2025. This partnership has opened up opportunities for students to support their pathways into further education, including dedicated study sessions with university ambassador students as HSC preparation. The partnership contributes to the school's HPGE framework and career development programs.
• Engineers AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineers Australia proudly organises the Girls in Engineering event, a girls-only Year 7-10 annual event attended by 8-10 other schools. The event rotates between universities in Sydney Metropolitan and exposes students to different facets of engineering through practical workshops.
• Lions International (St Ives Lions Club)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTHS Leo's Club is a community service organization sponsored by St Ives Lions Club as part of Lions International. The club provides opportunities for students from Years 7-12 to experience community service, leadership, teamwork, collaboration, and engagement with the public and community service organisations.
• Northern Sydney Intensive English CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNewly arrived students whose first language is not English are assessed by the Northern Sydney Intensive English Centre before enrolling at Turramurra High School. The IEC conducts English assessments to determine appropriate placement.
• NSW Rural Fire ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe NSW RFS Secondary Schools Cadet Program operates at Turramurra High School for Year 10 students. Students work closely with RFS volunteers one afternoon a week for ten weeks, learning practical life skills, leadership, teamwork, and community responsibility.
• DE InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFull-fee paying international students must apply through DE International, the NSW Department of Education's international student program. Turramurra High School offers an International Students Program for Years 10-12, contributing to the school's rich cultural diversity.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• NSW Department of Education: Parent/state authority that operates, funds, and sets policy for all NSW public schools including Turramurra HS. Relevant as the governing incumbent that sets funding, curriculum, and international student policy frameworks.

Direct peers

• St Ives High School: Neighbouring NSW public comprehensive co-educational high school on the Upper North Shore, serving a similar Years 7–12 demographic with comparable curriculum, co-curricular, and HPGE offerings — the closest direct competitor for local families.
• Killara High School: Public comprehensive co-educational high school on Sydney's Upper North Shore with similar enrolment scale, NSW curriculum structure, and broad co-curricular programs; competes for the same local-intake families.
• Asquith Girls High School: NSW public secondary school on Sydney's Upper North Shore/Hornsby corridor, similar in scale and operating model, drawing from overlapping feeder suburbs.
• Pennant Hills High School: NSW public comprehensive co-educational high school in the adjacent Hills/North Shore corridor, similar size and structure (Years 7–12), and a comparable mix of academic, sporting, and enrichment programs.
• Cheltenham Girls High School: NSW public secondary school on the North Shore serving a similar academically oriented cohort; comparable in size, co-curricular breadth, and HPGE delivery, with a comparable government-funded operating model.

Regional players

• North Sydney Boys High School: NSW public selective secondary school on the Lower North Shore. Overlaps in catchment and curriculum (HSC) but differs in selective-entry model; competes for high-achieving North Shore students who might otherwise attend a comprehensive like Turramurra.
• Hornsby Girls High School: NSW public secondary school in the broader North Shore/Hornsby region, serving a comparable cohort of students with similar academic and co-curricular programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pandc.ths.community

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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