Swansea High School

Respect, Responsibility and Ready to Learn

Telephone02 4971 1944

EmailSwansea-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Our staff

Get to know our school staff. We're all here to help.

Our professional, university-educated teachers encourage students to develop a love of learning and a desire to succeed. They maintain the highest integrity and concern for your child’s wellbeing.

The principal is responsible for the educational leadership and management of our school. If you would like to speak to the principal, please contact us to make an appointment.

Our school administrative staff can answer inquiries or direct you to the appropriate staff member for help.

Staff 2025

Principal

Mr Andrew Pesle

Deputy Principals

Ms Kendal Achurch (Years 9 & 12)

Mrs Lauren Anderson (Years 7 & 10)

Mr Ben Glachan (Years 8 & 11)

Business Manager

Mrs Shannon House

School Administrative Manager

Ms Rebecca Lynch

Head Teachers

English 

Ms Katelyn Parrott

Mathematics

Mr Greg Murdoch

Science

Mr Michael Murdoch

Human Society and its Environment

Mr Adam Young

PDHPE & CAPA

Mr Brett Ewer (relieving)

Special Education

Mr Lachlan Blaikie (relieving)

Technology and Applied Sciences

Mr Grant Bettison (relieving)

Learning Support

Mr John Darnbrough 

Wellbeing

Ms Trisha MacDonald

Year Advisers

Year 7 - Mr Sam Rumball

Year 8 - Mr Badley Richardson

Year 9 - Ms Sarah Clausen

Year 10 - Ms Mikeelie Jeffs

Year 11 - Mr Gavin Fogarty

Year 12 - Mr Haydn Appo