The Hills Sports High School

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Strive for Success

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About the school

The Hills Sports High School, located in Seven Hills, is a 7 to 12 co-educational high school renowned for its commitment to academic and sporting excellence. The school prides itself on providing a progressive education within a dynamic and nurturing environment, supported by a team of highly qualified and dedicated teachers. The Hills Sports High School includes a support unit for students with special needs, ensuring inclusive education for all students. The Talented Sports Program (TSP) caters to elite athletes in 14 different sports, with entry based on application, skill, and fitness assessments. This program aims to enhance both the sporting and academic achievements of its participants, providing coaching by qualified professionals.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare all students for the Higher School Certificate (HSC) through various pathways, including vocational education and training (VET) courses, traineeships, and apprenticeships. The commitment to academic excellence has garnered multiple awards, particularly for outstanding achievements in literacy and numeracy, as well as remarkable efforts from the Learning Support Team.

Facilities at The Hills Sports High School include a modern library, advanced technology resources, a fitness centre, swimming centre, and extensive sporting fields, all contributing to a stimulating learning environment. The school maintains strong partnerships with the Australian Olympic Committee, NSW Institute of Sport, and various universities, further enhancing students' educational and athletic experiences. The Hills Sports High School is a place where students are encouraged to 'strive for success' and achieve their personal best.

Mission

The Hills Sports High School is committed to academic growth through explicit teaching, HPGE, Self-Select and senior pathways; elite sport pathways through specialist coaching, TSP, facilities and industry partnerships; and fostering a values-driven culture built on Respect, Accountability and Courage.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
913 (436 girls, 477 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
913
ICSEA What does this mean?
967 (percentile 32)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
45% / 29% / 18% / 8%
Indigenous students
9%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
66.5
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
15.9

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Year 7 181
Year 8 168
Year 9 154
Year 10 169
Year 11 133
Year 12 108
Total 913

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 913 436 477 - 967 66.5
2024 912 412 500 81.8 963 67.8
2023 937 398 539 83.6 962 67.1
2022 899 379 520 77.1 961 64.5
2021 901 359 542 83.3 957 65
2020 878 334 544 - 959 63.2
2019 882 342 540 86.2 957 63.3
2018 886 347 539 85.9 962 65.6
2017 890 340 550 87.4 954 65.8
2016 868 336 532 86.8 957 64
2015 887 339 548 85.9 960 65.8
2014 912 355 557 87 966 71.4
2013 939 335 604 87.3 972 71.5
2012 929 348 581 85.5 972 65.3
2011 955 357 598 86.7 971 67.6
2010 929 341 588 - 973 67.2
2009 918 359 559 - 1006 67.1
2008 908 325 583 - 1006 66.9

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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