Marrickville High School

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About the school

Marrickville High School is an inclusive and proud comprehensive public high school located in Marrickville, Sydney's Inner West. With a growing enrolment of over 700 students, the school welcomes a diverse student population, where 57% of students are from language backgrounds other than English, and 19 students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The school's dedicated and professional staff are committed to fostering an environment that allows every student to aspire, connect, and thrive through authentic learning experiences.

Academic Excellence

Marrickville High School is recognised for its focus on high expectations and improvement, boasting significant achievements in academic performance. The school has been recognised among the top four most improved schools in NSW for HSC results from 2015 to 2024, reflecting the commitment to providing high-quality education.

Comprehensive Support

Students benefit from a strong support system that includes the Intensive English Centre (IEC) for newly arrived non-English speaking students and a five-class Support Unit. Differentiated classroom practices are informed by data, ensuring tailored learning experiences that meet the needs of individual students, particularly those with additional learning needs.

Extracurricular Opportunities

Beyond academic pursuits, Marrickville High School offers a vibrant range of extracurricular activities in creative and performing arts, sports, and leadership, enabling students to explore their interests and talents. The expansive grounds provide ample space for these activities, reinforcing the school's dedication to a holistic learning experience.

Strong Community Partnerships

With an active P&C and strong connections with local primary schools, the school fosters a supportive community environment. These partnerships contribute to a respectful relationship that enhances the school's initiatives and programs, ultimately benefiting student learning and well-being.

Mission

Marrickville High School reflects the vibrant and inclusive spirit of our local community. We are committed to delivering high-quality, comprehensive education that maximises student achievement.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
625 (240 girls, 385 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
624.2
ICSEA What does this mean?
1052 (percentile 69)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
19% / 23% / 30% / 28%
Indigenous students
4%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
67.9
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
19

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Year 7 102
Year 8 125
Year 9 92
Year 10 104
Year 11 107
Year 12 95
Total 625

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 625 240 385 - 1052 67.9
2024 688 266 422 87.8 1059 72.3
2023 663 265 398 89.3 1059 63.8
2022 540 185 355 87.4 1063 57.8
2021 470 137 333 89.6 1063 55.2
2020 469 141 328 - 1053 60.4
2019 465 172 293 92.2 1044 53.6
2018 403 159 244 92.8 1020 52.3
2017 384 151 233 91.2 1005 46.1
2016 356 144 212 90.9 981 44.3
2015 350 144 206 90.3 976 51
2014 379 151 228 89.8 968 44
2013 359 155 204 88.7 965 40.8
2012 333 143 190 90.4 959 41.1
2011 300 133 167 90.9 938 41.8
2010 332 148 184 - 938 42.5
2009 349 170 179 - 926 40.8
2008 354 159 195 - 926 40.5

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.

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