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
- Sefton High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Chester Hill Public School 946 m
- B Chester Hill North Public School 1.1 km
- C Sefton Infants School 1.1 km
- D Chester Hill High School 1.4 km
- E Karningul School 1.5 km
- F Regents Park Public School 1.6 km
- G Birrong Girls High School 1.9 km
- H Birrong Public School 2.1 km
- I Berala Public School 2.1 km
- J Birrong Boys High School 2.2 km
- K Rowland Hassall School 2.3 km
- L Auburn West Public School 2.3 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 91
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 94%
- 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.