Griffith High School
Building on almost a century of history.
About the school
Griffith High School is a proudly comprehensive, co-educational, multicultural high school located in the prosperous city of Griffith. With a 76-year history, the school has established a strong tradition of academic, sporting, cultural, and community service achievements. The curriculum emphasizes literacy, numeracy skills, and technology's role in learning, supported by excellent facilities including a state-of-the-art performing arts centre, a modern industrial technology centre, computer laboratories, and science laboratories. Additionally, Griffith High School provides expansive playing fields and an agricultural farm, with a commercial kitchen unit set to be completed soon.
Values and Community Engagement
The school actively promotes respect, responsibility, resilience, right choice, and the pursuit of excellence. Community involvement, alongside student voice and leadership, is encouraged within school programs, with student achievements celebrated regularly.
Extra-Curricular Opportunities
Griffith High School offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities designed to meet the diverse interests and abilities of its students. Through these programs, students can engage in various fields, including sports, arts, and STEM. Dedicated staff are committed to ensuring that every student feels safe, included, and supported in their educational journey. Overall, Griffith High School is dedicated to providing high-quality education while fostering a vibrant and inclusive community.
Mission
Griffith High School upholds a strong tradition of cutting edge STEM, cultural and sports education in the region.
Location & Catchment Area
- Griffith High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Griffith Public School 324 m
- B Kalinda School 403 m
- C Griffith North Public School 1.6 km
- D Griffith East Public School 2.1 km
- E Wade High School 3.1 km
- F Hanwood Public School 4.2 km
- G Yoogali Public School 4.4 km
- H Lake Wyangan Public School 4.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 608 (286 girls, 322 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 605.6
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 899 (percentile 10)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 61% / 25% / 11% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 135
- Indigenous students
- 21%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 35%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 65
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 15.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 139 |
| Year 8 | 105 |
| Year 9 | 128 |
| Year 10 | 98 |
| Year 11 | 69 |
| Year 12 | 69 |
| Total | 608 |
Year by year
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 608 | 286 | 322 | - | 899 | 65 |
| 2024 | 576 | 264 | 312 | 82.6 | 918 | 63.1 |
| 2018 | 558 | 265 | 293 | 84 | 910 | 53.8 |
| 2017 | 568 | 274 | 294 | 83.9 | 902 | 54 |
| 2016 | 528 | 249 | 279 | 84.1 | 897 | 50.5 |
| 2015 | 493 | 232 | 261 | 84.1 | 894 | 51.5 |
| 2014 | 487 | 236 | 251 | 83.7 | 894 | 50.1 |
| 2013 | 466 | 219 | 247 | 85.8 | 901 | 50.3 |
| 2012 | 474 | 225 | 249 | 84.9 | 914 | 52.6 |
| 2011 | 480 | 233 | 247 | 84.2 | 906 | 53.2 |
| 2010 | 489 | 239 | 250 | - | 903 | 54.4 |
| 2009 | 514 | 248 | 266 | - | 940 | 54.4 |
| 2008 | 566 | 275 | 291 | - | 940 | 57.1 |