Chatswood High School

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Inspiring Excellence - Achieving Success

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About the school

Chatswood High School provides quality teaching and learning programs in a recognised multicultural setting for a diverse range of students with varying abilities and interests. As a proudly local coeducational comprehensive high school, it features an academically selective stream, an Intensive English Centre (IEC), and a support unit for students with mild intellectual disabilities. The school boasts a strong history of success, facilitated by a dedicated staff that delivers robust academic, arts, and sporting programs aimed at developing the interests and talents of every student.

The curriculum at Chatswood High School ensures every student receives the best possible secondary education, preparing them for a successful future. This includes a strong emphasis on extra-curricular activities that allow students to excel in their respective talents. Notably, the school serves as a leading educational centre for multimedia, design, and music productions, housing one of only three state-of-the-art Soundhouse facilities in the country.

HSC students consistently attain outstanding results, with many achieving ATARs of 90 or above, exemplified in 2009 when 86 students received a total of 110 university offers. The school's NAPLAN results also reflect strong academic performance, particularly among Year 7 and Year 9 students who consistently exceed state averages in literacy and numeracy. Over the past five years, Chatswood High School's enrolment has grown, reflecting community recognition of its quality learning outcomes. The school values its connections with parents, fostering strong partnerships that support student learning.

Mission

Chatswood High School provides pathways for students to achieve their personal best across all fields. Our exceptional teaching staff empower, inspire, and challenge every learner.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
2,147 (766 girls, 1,381 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
2,145.8
ICSEA What does this mean?
1137 (percentile 93)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
3% / 12% / 32% / 54%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
137.4
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
26

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Year 7 381
Year 8 380
Year 9 389
Year 10 325
Year 11 370
Year 12 302
Total 2,147

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 2,147 766 1,381 - 1137 137.4
2024 1,977 714 1,263 92.3 1135 129.9
2023 1,830 659 1,171 92.7 1133 120.1
2022 1,688 597 1,091 89.6 1131 114.3
2021 1,628 575 1,053 93.9 1125 112.8
2020 1,565 588 977 - 1119 122.5
2019 1,575 556 1,019 94 1120 114.8
2018 1,513 525 988 95.1 1113 115.8
2017 1,505 506 999 95.5 1116 113.4
2016 1,440 493 947 94 1108 109
2015 1,368 475 893 93.9 1113 107.3
2014 1,388 487 901 94.5 1111 105.2
2013 1,342 479 863 95 1127 103.5
2012 1,306 440 866 93.5 1152 99
2011 1,228 406 822 93.1 1150 91.2
2010 1,097 379 718 - 1156 85.8
2009 1,053 361 692 - 1158 86
2008 1,020 363 657 - 1158 83.3

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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