About the school
Concord High School is a comprehensive, co-educational high school located in residential surroundings with park-like settings, serving a diverse population of 1,225 students. The school is easily accessible to the Sydney CBD and other major facilities, reflecting a broad spectrum of social, economic, and cultural backgrounds among its student body. The core values underpinning the school's philosophy are integrity, personal excellence, mutual respect, responsibility, and care for others, all within a physically safe and emotionally supportive environment.
Academic Excellence
The school maintains a strong academic focus enhanced by a diverse curriculum designed to cater to students of all abilities. It offers a Gifted and Talented program for Years 7-10, alongside an after-school HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) Program aimed at fostering creativity and problem-solving. HSC results have consistently exceeded state averages, particularly in Mathematics, English, and languages, with around 70% of graduates proceeding directly to university.
Extracurricular Activities
Concord High School places great emphasis on sports and the arts, encouraging participation in various competitions and performances. The school also supports practical skills through Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses. A vibrant student-produced school newspaper and a range of extracurricular clubs illustrate the commitment to holistic education.
Community Engagement
As the only public secondary school in the area, Concord High plays a pivotal role in the community, offering strong welfare support systems and leadership programs. This commitment extends to assisting international students, fostering an inclusive environment where all students are valued and empowered to reach their full potential.
Mission
At Concord High, every student and staff member will be known, valued, and cared for, empowering all to achieve their full potential within a culture of high expectations.
Location & Catchment Area
- Concord High School
Catchment zones
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Concord Public School 234 m
- B Lucas Gardens School 634 m
- C Burwood Girls High School 1.3 km
- D Mortlake Public School 1.7 km
- E Five Dock Public School 1.7 km
- F Burwood Public School 1.7 km
- G Croydon Public School 1.8 km
- H Strathfield North Public School 1.9 km
- I Homebush Public School 2.2 km
- J Abbotsford Public School 2.4 km
- K Strathfield Girls High School 2.5 km
- L Haberfield Public School 2.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 1,206 (453 girls, 753 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1,205
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1068 (percentile 75)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 13% / 25% / 34% / 28%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 55
- Indigenous students
- 1%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 69%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 87.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 14.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 162 |
| Year 8 | 220 |
| Year 9 | 212 |
| Year 10 | 214 |
| Year 11 | 207 |
| Year 12 | 191 |
| Total | 1,206 |
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 | 1,206 | 453 | 753 | - | 1068 | 87.9 |
| 2024 | 1,251 | 459 | 792 | 88.5 | 1071 | 85.1 |
| 2023 | 1,223 | 460 | 763 | 87.9 | 1071 | 85.5 |
| 2022 | 1,246 | 478 | 768 | 85.9 | 1068 | 86.3 |
| 2021 | 1,260 | 482 | 778 | 90.8 | 1069 | 88.5 |
| 2020 | 1,262 | 466 | 796 | - | 1067 | 86.5 |
| 2019 | 1,229 | 446 | 783 | 91.6 | 1065 | 82.5 |
| 2018 | 1,167 | 419 | 748 | 91.8 | 1065 | 78.7 |
| 2017 | 1,129 | 402 | 727 | 92.3 | 1069 | 76.1 |
| 2016 | 1,078 | 388 | 690 | 92 | 1062 | 72 |
| 2015 | 1,003 | 367 | 636 | 92.8 | 1069 | 66.9 |
| 2014 | 929 | 343 | 586 | 93.4 | 1070 | 63.2 |
| 2013 | 875 | 332 | 543 | 93 | 1080 | 62.1 |
| 2012 | 855 | 310 | 545 | 93.7 | 1098 | 60.1 |
| 2011 | 847 | 300 | 547 | 93.3 | 1096 | 61 |
| 2010 | 850 | 312 | 538 | - | 1096 | 60.5 |
| 2009 | 797 | 293 | 504 | - | 1108 | 57.6 |
| 2008 | 783 | 282 | 501 | - | 1108 | 58.1 |
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.