Figtree Comprehensive High School is situated south west of Wollongong. The school was established in 1969 but it did not move to its current site until 1970. The school has developed close ties with its community and has a reputation for high academic and sporting achievement. The Figtree High School Learning Community aims to provide a safe and caring environment where students, regardless of diversity, disadvantage or disability, reach their highest potential through positive and enriching learning experiences. The school achieves its mission by providing: quality learning programs, which encourage excellence,initiative and independence; a comprehensive, well-managed and relevant curriculum; and a supportive, fair and safe learning environment.The school's welfare program is extensive and consists of numerous school developed support programs, an effective learning support program, a school camps program, the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and the Positive Behaviour for Success Program.There is a physical disabilities unit onsite and the school also manages the Flametree Complex, which is an offsite regional facility for students with challenging behaviours.