Dapto High School

Dapto High School is a high school located in Dapto, New South Wales, Australia. It was opened in 1958 and has around 935 students enrolled. The current principal is Mr Andrew FitzSimons.The high school celebrated its 50th year of teaching by having a whole school photo taken containing every student and faculty member. The picture was featured on the cover of the Illawarra Mercury. The High School held its 50th anniversary celebrations in May 2008.StaffPrincipal Mr. Andrew FitzSimons (2004 - )Replaced retired Principal Terry Birch, who left at the end of 2002. Arrived in mid-2004 to assume duty from relieving principal Al Voysey, who returned to role of Deputy Principal. Deputy Principals Mrs. Lynette Lanham (2009 - )Transferred from Glenwood High School and replaced retired Deputy Principal Peter Johnson. Assume duty on the first day of Term 2, 2009.Mr. Darcy Moore (2006 - )Replaced DP Al Voysey who transferred to Vincentia High School at the end of Term 1, 2006. Assumed duty in Term 4, 2006. Responsible for years 7,9,11. Teacher of Advanced English Course, Year 11, 2009.School rankingOn the basis of the 2007 New South Wales Higher School Certificate, Dapto High School was ranked number 602 out of a total of 673 schools whose students sat the HSC in New South Wales. In 2007 Dapto High School students received 5 total credits from 87 Year 12 students who attempted 443 exams giving a 2007 success Rate of 1.13%. In 2006 6 total credits were gained from 472 attempts and the 2006 success rate was 1%.