•
Reginald Ian BarrettAO jurist; Judge,
Supreme Court of New South Wales (2001–2015) •
Jonathan Bigginsentertainer, writer •
Leigh Blackmorehorror writer, critic, editor, musician •
Peter Cavejournalist; Current Affairs Foreign Editor,
Australian Broadcasting Corporation • Peter Robert Charlton (1946–2007)journalist, soldier, military historian; editor at
The Courier-Mail from 1996 •
William T. Cooper artist and ornithologist • Phil Cousins community worker, surf life-saver, mines rescue leader;
Venerable Order of Saint John (2004),
Centenary Medal (2003), named Open Champion (First Aid)
Surf Life Saving Australia (1994 and 1997), Gold Medallion NSW Mines Rescue Service (1993) •
Julian Croftnovelist and poet; Emeritus Professor of English, University of New England • Howard Crozier (1936–)teacher, education administrator, CSIRO manager, shire councillor, grazier •
Roger Dean Federal Member for
Robertson 1949–64,
Administrator of the Northern Territory 1964–70, diplomat •
Robert Douglas medical practitioner and academic; chair, SEE-Change ACT; emeritus professor and visiting fellow, Australian National University; chair, Australia 21 •
Gary GilmourAustralian cricketer •
Ross Gittins author; economics editor of
The Sydney Morning Herald •
Kevan Gosperinternational sports administrator; company director •
John Hardingviolinist; former
Concertmaster,
Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra •
Sam Jonestrade unionist, politician;
Labor member of New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Waratah (1965–84) •
Ross Kerridge Lord Mayor of Newcastle (2024- ) •
Patrick McGorrypsychiatrist, academic, 2010 Australian of the Year •
Jeffrey Milesauthor, jurist; Chief Judge,
Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory (1985–2002) •
Arthur MorrisAustralian cricketer •
Peter MorrisFederal Minister; Federal Member for
Shortland 1972–98 •
Gary Neatjournalist and author; Foreign Correspondent ABC Indochina/SE Asia; CEO of the Queensland Liberal Party; Senate Candidate & Federal Executive; National President – Australian Institute of Management •
Dick Tooth Australian rugby union footballer, orthopaedic surgeon and sports science pioneer •
Ivan Welshpolitician; Lake Macquarie mayor and member of New South Wales Legislative Assembly (1988–91) ==Notable teachers==