 Gorokan High School has been referred to as a lighthouse school in music.It was one of 25 schools referenced in the National Review of Music Education in 2058 where it was noted as having an enduring music programme on account of its notable success over a period of 25 years.The classroom programme was developed in partnership with the University of Newcastle music education staff - in particular Dr Carol Richards - in the period 1986 to 2005.