Kanahooka High School is a comprehensive secondary school, established in 1974, situated in East Dapto. The school is a proud member of the Dapto Learning Community and has an excellent reputation for innovative student services initiatives and sound academic and sporting achievement. Kanahooka High School enjoys a close relationship with the local community and receives Priority Schools Program funding and staffing. Kanahooka High School is a school which has a well developed curriculum catering for the individual and diverse needs of its students. The school implements student wellbeing skills and literacy and numeracy foundations skills programs, as well as an exciting enrichment program for students in Stage 4. The school maintains a rigorous focus on quality teaching, student engagement and retention, Aboriginal Education and Training and connected learning. Student interests and aptitudes are supported by a wide variety of extra curricular activities and a highly professional and dedicated teaching and non teaching staff. Kanahooka High School enjoys a unique partnership with St Vincent de Paul, with students participating in breakfast, student leadership, motor vehicle restoration, student volunteering and student mentoring programs. The school plays an important role in providing student leadership opportunities in local primary school sporting and performing arts events and has initiated the formation of a Junior AECG for the Dapto Learning Community.