Ashcroft High School
Learning & walking together, side-by-side, not one in front or behind the other.
About the school
Ashcroft High School is a comprehensive coeducational secondary school serving students from Year 7 to Year 12 in Ashcroft. With an enrolment of approximately 620 students, half of whom come from backgrounds with languages other than English, including 55 Aboriginal students, the school is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment. The school is proud to be supported by targeted PSP funding and has received multiple accolades, including Director-General and Dare to Lead awards for excellence in Aboriginal education.
Educational Approach
The school believes in developing the whole child to ensure effective learning. Balancing academic, physical, mental, and socio-cultural needs is crucial for achieving successful educational outcomes. Ashcroft High’s educational framework is guided by the Quality Teaching Framework, which guarantees comprehensive support for all students, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners. A focus on personalized learning, constant feedback, and individual target setting is integral to their teaching approach.
Community Engagement
The school actively collaborates with families and the local community, which enhances the learning experience. Ongoing partnerships allow for intercultural programs and supportive educational initiatives, ensuring that all students feel valued and inspired throughout their learning journey. Their commitment to community extends to embracing diverse cultural understandings and creating a welcoming atmosphere for all family backgrounds.
Facilities and Upgrades
Ashcroft High School continuously invests in infrastructure to provide a modern learning environment. Recent projects include the Cooler Classrooms initiative and resources enhancement through the LED Upgrade Program, ensuring sustainability and improved learning outcomes for students. Additional planning for upgrading facilities, such as multipurpose outdoor activity areas, highlights the school's dedication to fostering an engaging educational space.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Ashcroft High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Ashcroft Public School 459 m
- B Sadleir Public School 768 m
- C Cartwright Public School 796 m
- D Liverpool West Public School 1.2 km
- E Lurnea Public School 1.4 km
- F Heckenberg Public School 1.4 km
- G Marsden Road Public School 1.5 km
- H Miller High School 1.5 km
- I Busby Public School 1.8 km
- J Miller Public School 1.9 km
- K Mount Pritchard East Public School 2.2 km
- L Les Powell School 2.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 701 (337 girls, 364 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 701
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 877 (percentile 7)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 75% / 19% / 6% / 1%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 177
- Indigenous students
- 16%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 69%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 56.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 11.3
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 136 |
| Year 8 | 120 |
| Year 9 | 133 |
| Year 10 | 119 |
| Year 11 | 118 |
| Year 12 | 75 |
| Total | 701 |
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 | 701 | 337 | 364 | - | 877 | 56.1 |
| 2024 | 707 | 347 | 360 | 76.9 | 880 | 55.5 |
| 2023 | 684 | 330 | 354 | 76.8 | 882 | 56.7 |
| 2022 | 683 | 328 | 355 | 74.3 | 863 | 54.5 |
| 2021 | 621 | 293 | 328 | 80.7 | 881 | 50.4 |
| 2020 | 570 | 274 | 296 | - | 885 | 49.1 |
| 2019 | 526 | 242 | 284 | 81.4 | 885 | 47.6 |
| 2018 | 505 | 231 | 274 | 82.5 | 876 | 46.6 |
| 2017 | 501 | 219 | 282 | 83.9 | 877 | 46.9 |
| 2016 | 508 | 214 | 294 | 86.1 | 875 | 46.7 |
| 2015 | 505 | 215 | 290 | 85.1 | 876 | 46.7 |
| 2014 | 540 | 225 | 315 | 87.1 | 870 | 47.2 |
| 2013 | 535 | 216 | 319 | 85.4 | 872 | 47.7 |
| 2012 | 557 | 241 | 316 | 84.7 | 905 | 48.5 |
| 2011 | 575 | 252 | 323 | 86.5 | 901 | 49 |
| 2010 | 622 | 283 | 339 | - | 897 | 50.9 |
| 2009 | 622 | 290 | 332 | - | 917 | 50.5 |
| 2008 | 608 | 281 | 327 | - | 917 | 50.3 |
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.