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| South Turramurra, New South Wales, Australia | |
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| Type | Public, Co-educational, Secondary, Day school |
| Established | 1967 |
| Principal | Stephanie McConnell |
| Enrolment | ~1100 (7-12) |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colour(s) | Teal Blue, Black, Gold & White |
| Website | turramurra-h.schools.nsw.edu.au |
Turramurra High School is a public comprehensive co-educational high school located in South Turramurra, a residential area on the North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Established in 1967, although the current premises weren't occupied until 1968, it adjoins the Lane Cove National Park. The school has links with nearby Macquarie University and the Whitehouse Insititute of Design as well as local business organisations. The current school principal is Stephanie McConnell.
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Turramurra High School has a reputation for outstanding musical achievement. The comprehensive band program enables students to actively participate in a music program that delivers an enriched musical experience, and a sense of teamwork. The Turramurra High School Band Program has tremendous support from within the School community, from parents and others from within the general community. It is highly regarded and is widely recognised for outstanding commitment and achievement.
Turramurra High School holds annual athletics, swimming and cross country carnivals and students who compete in these events regularly go on to various inter school, regional and State level competitions.
Sporting facilities at the school include two ovals and two indoor and outdoor basketball courts. The school is centrally placed to a number of sporting facilities such as 'The Field of Dreams' baseball diamond, Aluba Oval, West Pymble Pool, Canoon Tennis Courts & Netball Courts, West Pymble & Hornsby Gyms, Macquarie Centre Ice Rink and many dedicated ovals inside the area.
Examples of well-known Australians that have attended Turramurra High School include: