Chester Hill High School

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Strength in Unity, Excellence in Education.

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About the school

Chester Hill High School is situated in south western Sydney within the Fairfield School Education Area. Established in 1962, the school is renowned for its Intensive English Centre, launched in 1978. The majority of students come from language backgrounds other than English, contributing to a diverse and multicultural environment that the school fosters. Chester Hill High School celebrates these differences and is dedicated to ensuring that every student feels valued and included.

Academic Excellence

The school maintains a commitment to academic success, demonstrated by consistent achievement in public examinations and assessments, often exceeding state averages. Committed educators use evidence-informed practices and targeted interventions to maximise student achievement across all learning areas, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and high expectations.

Values and Wellbeing

Chester Hill High School prioritises student wellbeing and inclusivity, with a strong focus on creating a safe and respectful learning environment. The school's positive behaviour for learning motto, 'I am a safe, respectful learner who belongs at Cheso,' exemplifies its dedication to fostering positive attitudes among students. The school's values encompass safety, respect, learning, and belonging, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing each student’s potential.

One of the highlights of the school calendar is International Flag Day, celebrating the inclusive ethos and multicultural representation within the school community. The school utilises funding from the Resource Allocation Model to enhance learning outcomes and develop positive partnerships with the home, school, and community.

Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our school values of respectful, responsible and engaged learners help ensure our students feel safe, included and ready to learn from their very first day.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
1,056 (514 girls, 542 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
1,056
ICSEA What does this mean?
912 (percentile 13)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
68% / 21% / 9% / 2%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
98.5
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
22.4

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Year 7 157
Year 8 166
Year 9 204
Year 10 212
Year 11 171
Year 12 146
Total 1,056

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 1,056 514 542 - 912 98.5
2024 1,106 535 571 82.7 921 104.3
2023 1,148 554 594 84 929 98.7
2022 1,188 553 635 81.8 911 104.2
2021 1,153 561 592 86.3 929 100.1
2020 1,329 662 667 - 926 117.2
2019 1,368 662 706 86.5 927 111.6
2018 1,284 608 676 88.3 919 103.7
2017 1,289 629 660 87.6 925 98.2
2016 1,215 606 609 89.7 919 95.3
2015 1,217 589 628 90.2 934 102.1
2014 1,220 570 650 91.4 933 97.3
2013 1,179 566 613 91.4 937 96.7
2012 1,120 546 574 91.3 947 91
2011 1,092 549 543 91.6 943 95.9
2010 1,143 579 564 - 938 98.6
2009 1,085 518 567 - 887 96.8
2008 1,145 566 579 - 887 101

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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