About the school
Cabramatta High School is a co-educational comprehensive school located in Cabramatta, catering to approximately 1,600 students, 96% of whom come from non-English speaking backgrounds. The school features an Intensive English Centre and a Support Unit, ensuring that it meets the diverse needs of its student body. Recognised for its excellence, Cabramatta High School boasts a strong academic record and a commitment to providing quality education through personalised approaches that support each student's learning journey.
Commitment to Student Wellbeing
The school believes in addressing the academic, physical, mental, and socio-cultural needs of students. This holistic focus ensures that each student is cared for and valued, fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment. Constant feedback, data analysis, and regular communication with parents help create a supportive atmosphere for students to thrive.
Innovative Learning Environment
Recent upgrades to the school have enhanced the learning environment, including new classroom facilities and administrative areas. These improvements, alongside the school’s Cooler Classrooms project, contribute to a healthier educational setting. Cabramatta High School is dedicated to not only academic success but also the personal growth of its students, emphasising partnerships with local universities and organisations to provide additional opportunities.
Community Engagement
The school maintains a close relationship with the local community, which is integral to its approach to education. By fostering partnerships with families and community groups, Cabramatta High School empowers its students to become responsible global citizens while celebrating the diversity within its student population.
Mission
Our Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Values
A strong start - Our school provides excellence in teaching and learning with a proven record of academic success, so your child can achieve their potential.
Growth in the classroom and beyond - Our school has well-established partnerships with universities, businesses and organisations, so that your child has additional opportunities for academic, leadership, sporting and personal growth.
Support for every student - We have an inclusive, diverse and respectful school culture where every student is known, valued and cared for, so your child can feel safe, supported and ready to learn.
Location & Catchment Area
- Cabramatta High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Cabramatta West Public School 699 m
- B Warwick Farm Public School 915 m
- C Mainsbridge School 916 m
- D Lawrence Hargrave School 961 m
- E Cabramatta Public School 1.4 km
- F Les Powell School 1.6 km
- G Mount Pritchard East Public School 1.6 km
- H Liverpool Boys High School 1.8 km
- I Canley Vale Public School 1.8 km
- J Gulyangarri Public School 1.9 km
- K Liverpool Girls High School 1.9 km
- L Canley Heights Public School 1.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 1,624 (792 girls, 832 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1,622.4
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 934 (percentile 19)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 64% / 23% / 10% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 163
- Indigenous students
- 1%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 95%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 134.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 31.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 259 |
| Year 8 | 257 |
| Year 9 | 223 |
| Year 10 | 308 |
| Year 11 | 295 |
| Year 12 | 282 |
| Total | 1,624 |
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 | 1,624 | 792 | 832 | - | 934 | 134.3 |
| 2024 | 1,569 | 764 | 805 | 89.5 | 932 | 129.9 |
| 2023 | 1,566 | 788 | 778 | 89.2 | 935 | 125.5 |
| 2022 | 1,495 | 732 | 763 | 88.6 | 918 | 117.1 |
| 2021 | 1,441 | 682 | 759 | 92.8 | 928 | 119.7 |
| 2020 | 1,557 | 759 | 798 | - | 928 | 131.3 |
| 2019 | 1,571 | 772 | 799 | 92 | 927 | 125.1 |
| 2018 | 1,559 | 774 | 785 | 93.7 | 930 | 122 |
| 2017 | 1,526 | 736 | 790 | 93.3 | 924 | 117.4 |
| 2016 | 1,397 | 665 | 732 | 93.3 | 917 | 110.3 |
| 2015 | 1,369 | 674 | 695 | 92 | 921 | 113.6 |
| 2014 | 1,388 | 669 | 719 | 93.9 | 911 | 113.4 |
| 2013 | 1,428 | 662 | 766 | 92.8 | 922 | 113.7 |
| 2012 | 1,425 | 639 | 786 | 93.2 | 893 | 113.6 |
| 2011 | 1,412 | 648 | 764 | 93 | 842 | 113.3 |
| 2010 | 1,376 | 646 | 730 | - | 842 | 111.2 |
| 2009 | 1,326 | 629 | 697 | - | 923 | 106.8 |
| 2008 | 1,187 | 560 | 627 | - | 923 | 110.6 |
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.