Sefton High School

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Sincerity, Scholarship, Service

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About the school

Sefton High School is a partially selective school located in South Western Sydney, established in 1961. With a vision of excellence in education, the school aims to empower students to attain their full potential through a strong commitment to academic excellence, personal development, and future readiness. Each year, half of the Year 7 intake is selected based on academic performance through the DET Selective Schools Unit's testing, fostering a diverse student body.

Academic Achievement

The school boasts an excellent reputation for academic achievement, with 86% of students being awarded in the top three bands of the HSC in 2024. Sefton High School provides a wide range of subjects and opportunities, encouraging students to develop skills and discover their passions. The school emphasises evidence-based teaching and personalised support, enabling significant growth in NAPLAN literacy and numeracy skills.

School Culture and Values

Sefton High School nurtures a safe, disciplined, and challenging learning environment where integrity, respect, responsibility, cooperation, and work ethic are valued. This positive school culture encourages students to commit to achieving their personal best, preparing them to contribute positively to Australian society as responsible, tolerant, and compassionate citizens.

Holistic Development

The school promotes active involvement in learning and lifelong interests. It offers numerous opportunities for students to engage in academic, vocational, sporting, cultural, and citizenship activities. Through structured programs and partnerships, Sefton High School endeavours to equip students with the competencies needed to thrive in their future endeavours, all while upholding their motto: Sincerity, Scholarship, Service.

Mission

With a focus on academic excellence, community engagement and student well-being, we are dedicated to fostering your child's full potential.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
1,121 (541 girls, 580 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
1,121
ICSEA What does this mean?
1033 (percentile 61)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
29% / 25% / 25% / 21%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
76
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
14

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Year 7 183
Year 8 182
Year 9 203
Year 10 192
Year 11 181
Year 12 180
Total 1,121

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 1,121 541 580 - 1033 76
2024 1,108 526 582 89.7 1032 74.2
2023 1,104 521 583 91.6 1033 74.2
2022 1,060 486 574 90.1 1022 73
2021 1,053 477 576 93.1 1028 71.9
2020 1,066 473 593 - 1028 70.8
2019 1,056 476 580 94.5 1026 69.8
2018 1,050 505 545 95.3 1027 69.9
2017 1,060 511 549 96.3 1023 71
2016 1,045 516 529 97.1 1017 69.9
2015 1,033 509 524 96.7 1024 69.3
2014 1,028 502 526 97.4 1025 68.6
2013 1,030 514 516 97.6 1034 69.3
2012 1,035 505 530 97 1008 68.9
2011 1,042 517 525 97.4 1005 69.1
2010 1,040 513 527 - 1001 68.7
2009 1,042 508 534 - 990 68.5
2008 1,025 502 523 - 990 69.2

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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