About the school
Picnic Point High School was established in 1962 and has an excellent reputation for providing quality education within a caring and well-disciplined environment. The school strives to create a dynamic learning environment that encourages all students to achieve their personal best and become responsible, informed citizens. The school's image in the community is enhanced by students' exemplary achievements in external exams, a wide range of sporting accomplishments, and professional quality activities in the performing arts.
Curriculum and Support
The growth in the school population has enabled Picnic Point High School to offer a diverse curriculum while maintaining a strong, nurturing student welfare program focused on close contact with students and their parents. The school collaborates actively with the Parents and Citizens Association to support its vision and future directions. Notably, the school has been recognised by the NSW Government for outstanding growth in student learning over the past five years, proudly identifying as 'Value-Adders'. This means every student experiences positive growth in their learning from enrolment until graduation.
Inclusive Environment
Picnic Point High School prioritises inclusivity and equity by providing personalised programs for students with additional learning needs. The school celebrates diversity and facilitates various social clubs and cultural experiences for students, including opportunities for First Nations students to take on leadership roles. Furthermore, the school consistently excels in extracurricular activities, including the arts and sports, holding numerous zone sporting trophies and showcasing exceptional school musicals.
Mission
Picnic Point High School promotes an inclusive, collaborative and reflective learning environment based on the common values of Respect, Responsibility and Participation.
Location & Catchment Area
- Picnic Point High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Picnic Point Public School 543 m
- B Revesby South Public School 689 m
- C Tower Street Public School 962 m
- D Panania Public School 1.1 km
- E Padstow Heights Public School 1.7 km
- F East Hills Boys High School 1.8 km
- G East Hills Public School 1.9 km
- H East Hills Girls Technology High School 2.0 km
- I Padstow Park Public School 2.1 km
- J Revesby Public School 2.3 km
- K Panania North Public School 2.5 km
- L Broderick Gillawarna School 2.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 865 (398 girls, 467 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 865
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1018 (percentile 55)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 27% / 33% / 26% / 14%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 90
- Indigenous students
- 5%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 37%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 70.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 16.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 138 |
| Year 8 | 177 |
| Year 9 | 178 |
| Year 10 | 139 |
| Year 11 | 114 |
| Year 12 | 119 |
| Total | 865 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 865 | 398 | 467 | - | 1018 | 70.1 |
| 2024 | 906 | 413 | 493 | 86.7 | 1021 | 68.4 |
| 2023 | 892 | 405 | 487 | 85.8 | 1018 | 67.7 |
| 2022 | 858 | 394 | 464 | 83.4 | 1012 | 64.8 |
| 2021 | 932 | 408 | 524 | 89.3 | 1005 | 66.9 |
| 2020 | 984 | 425 | 559 | - | 1003 | 70.7 |
| 2019 | 997 | 429 | 568 | 88.9 | 1003 | 69.8 |
| 2018 | 998 | 434 | 564 | 89.6 | 1009 | 69.8 |
| 2017 | 1,025 | 441 | 584 | 90.2 | 1004 | 70.9 |
| 2016 | 1,027 | 445 | 582 | 91 | 1006 | 70.5 |
| 2015 | 1,014 | 467 | 547 | 90.7 | 1005 | 70.8 |
| 2014 | 1,023 | 479 | 544 | 92.2 | 1011 | 71.1 |
| 2013 | 1,018 | 482 | 536 | 91.3 | 1014 | 70.2 |
| 2012 | 1,005 | 467 | 538 | 91.3 | 992 | 69.5 |
| 2011 | 986 | 457 | 529 | 94.1 | 993 | 68.4 |
| 2010 | 976 | 437 | 539 | - | 995 | 68.5 |
| 2009 | 978 | 432 | 546 | - | 1026 | 68.3 |
| 2008 | 961 | 413 | 548 | - | 1026 | 67.4 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.