Terrigal High School is one of the largest co-educational comprehensive schools on the Central Coast, drawing the bulk of its students from a very narrow coastal zone.

The school seeks to ensure a quality, balanced comprehensive educational program for all students. It has an established record of excellence in both academic and sporting pursuits as well as a reputation for high quality programs in the performing arts.

Terrigal High School provides a sound formal education based around a broad academic curriculum, a very effective welfare program, and a wide ranging complementary curriculum