Birrong Girls High School

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About the school

Birrong Girls High School is a diverse and high-achieving public school located in Birrong, catering to students from Year 7 to Year 12. The school proudly serves its community, fostering an environment of respect and cooperation among its students, who represent 46 different cultural backgrounds, with a significant portion coming from Arabic, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Turkish heritages.

Academic Excellence

The school is renowned for its strong academic record, highlighted by its HSC results, where in 2011, 86% of students gained entry to tertiary studies. Birrong Girls High School emphasises high expectations for teaching and learning, with a commitment to promoting personal excellence. The school’s motto, 'Ad Astra,' meaning 'to the stars,' embodies this pursuit of excellence.

Extra-Curricular Activities

With over 40 extra-curricular activities available, students have opportunities to engage in citizenship, performance, leadership, and community involvement. This holistic approach ensures that girls can complement their academic pursuits and develop well-rounded skills.

Commitment to Professional Development

The teaching staff, consisting of 65 full-time educators, are highly experienced, with a focus on continuous improvement. Professional development is central to their practice, particularly in incorporating information and communication technologies (ICT) across the curriculum. The school has received multiple awards recognizing its commitment to quality teaching and improvement.

Supportive Learning Environment

Birrong Girls High School prioritises a safe and supportive learning atmosphere where students feel valued. The school’s core values of personal excellence, respect, responsibility, understanding, tolerance, inclusion, and integrity guide their educational approach and community culture.

Mission

At Birrong Girls High School we equip young women with the skills, values, and perspectives necessary to be future leaders in society.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
726
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
726
ICSEA What does this mean?
956 (percentile 27)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
53% / 27% / 15% / 5%
Indigenous students
1%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
62.4
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
11.1

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Year 7 129
Year 8 122
Year 9 115
Year 10 122
Year 11 120
Year 12 118
Total 726

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 Attendance % ICSEA Teaching staff (FTE)
2025 726 - 956 62.4
2024 703 81.9 948 62
2023 728 83.5 956 61.2
2022 792 82.6 948 64.1
2021 845 87.4 951 64.8
2020 830 - 951 62
2019 778 88.6 950 59.8
2018 786 90.4 952 60.7
2017 807 91.8 952 61.9
2016 784 91.3 943 61.2
2015 802 92.2 948 65.4
2014 815 94.5 945 62.8
2013 809 93.6 944 63.4
2012 834 92.3 967 63.5
2011 882 92.7 964 64.8
2010 847 - 961 64.4
2009 853 - 940 64.5
2008 837 - 940 62.4

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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