About the school
Hoxton Park High School is a comprehensive, co-educational high school located in Hinchinbrook, catering to students from diverse backgrounds and various learning needs. The school is distinguished by its commitment to the core values of care, respect, participation, and excellence. Over 72% of the student population comes from non-English speaking backgrounds, making it a vibrant multicultural environment that fosters inclusivity and respect for diversity.
Curriculum and Programs
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students, which includes academic courses as well as vocational education and training (VET) options in areas such as Hospitality, Retail, Information Technology, and Construction. Students with exceptional abilities are supported through a Self Select class program. Hoxton Park High School is also part of the Australian Business and Community Network (ABCN) and has established partnerships with various organisations, bolstering the educational and vocational opportunities available to its students.
Student Support and Leadership
With a strong focus on student welfare and leadership, the school implements initiatives such as the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program and the Australian Government Quality Teaching Program (AGQTP). These programs aim to enhance the overall development of students, both academically and personally.
Through the 'Hoxton Honour Code', students are encouraged to uphold principles of honour, fostering a culture of respect and responsibility that extends beyond the classroom. The school prides itself on its community partnerships, quality teaching, and a commitment to improving student learning outcomes, ensuring that every student leaves prepared for their future endeavors.
Mission
Every Student Matters Learning that Matters Character that Grows Futures that Inspire
Location & Catchment Area
- Hoxton Park High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Hinchinbrook Public School 819 m
- B Middleton Grange Public School 1.3 km
- C Miller Public School 1.4 km
- D James Busby High School 1.7 km
- E Hoxton Park Public School 1.7 km
- F Miller High School 1.8 km
- G Busby West Public School 1.9 km
- H Busby Public School 2.0 km
- I Green Valley Public School 2.2 km
- J Sadleir Public School 2.8 km
- K Cartwright Public School 2.8 km
- L Cecil Hills High School 2.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 895 (390 girls, 505 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 894.8
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 940 (percentile 21)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 57% / 29% / 11% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 145
- Indigenous students
- 3%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 82%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 70.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 15.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 171 |
| Year 8 | 157 |
| Year 9 | 168 |
| Year 10 | 168 |
| Year 11 | 128 |
| Year 12 | 103 |
| Total | 895 |
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 | 895 | 390 | 505 | - | 940 | 70.9 |
| 2024 | 889 | 412 | 477 | 85.2 | 943 | 69.9 |
| 2023 | 852 | 394 | 458 | 85.3 | 946 | 67.8 |
| 2022 | 793 | 369 | 424 | 84.7 | 938 | 66.7 |
| 2021 | 788 | 356 | 432 | 85.9 | 941 | 61.1 |
| 2020 | 808 | 367 | 441 | - | 944 | 62.3 |
| 2019 | 732 | 333 | 399 | 89.6 | 943 | 57.4 |
| 2018 | 674 | 291 | 383 | 89.3 | 941 | 54.8 |
| 2017 | 637 | 268 | 369 | 90.3 | 934 | 53.6 |
| 2016 | 632 | 273 | 359 | 88.8 | 935 | 52.2 |
| 2015 | 625 | 280 | 345 | 89.9 | 943 | 52.1 |
| 2014 | 622 | 291 | 331 | 89.7 | 941 | 51.7 |
| 2013 | 610 | 280 | 330 | 90.9 | 947 | 52.5 |
| 2012 | 698 | 334 | 364 | 89.7 | 950 | 53.5 |
| 2011 | 702 | 339 | 363 | 89.5 | 946 | 53.4 |
| 2010 | 704 | 346 | 358 | - | 943 | 54.3 |
| 2009 | 755 | 349 | 406 | - | 974 | 58.4 |
| 2008 | 814 | 378 | 436 | - | 974 | 59.7 |
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.