About the school
Mitchell High School is a large public comprehensive secondary school located in the Western Suburbs of Sydney, at Blacktown. The school boasts a multicultural population, with 52% of students coming from 46 language backgrounds other than English, and over 10% with a refugee background. It fosters a caring environment encouraging students to uphold a tradition of striving for excellence, with high personal standards expected in academics, behaviour, and appearance.
The school has a strong academic reputation, catering to local enrolments but also attracting many out-of-area students, leading to waiting lists in each year. Its curriculum is broad and enhanced by technology, with special provisions in place for high achievers, students facing learning difficulties, and those in the English as a Second Language or dialect (EAL/D) programs. Mitchell High School offers various pathways, including an academic route to university with a high success rate, TAFE pathways, apprenticeships, and traineeships.
The school actively promotes extracurricular participation, with strong student leadership and a history of engagement in cultural and sporting activities. Additionally, it has established international links with sister schools in countries like the USA, Germany, Switzerland, China, Japan, and Korea. The supportive community, including the Parents & Citizens Association and School Council, plays a crucial role in the school's positive culture.
Mission
Mitchell High School inspires every student to do their best and strive for excellence and is committed to helping each student reach their full potential. Our learning experiences are tailored to meet the unique needs and abilities of each student.
Location & Catchment Area
- Mitchell High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Shelley Public School 516 m
- B Blacktown South Public School 1.1 km
- C Bert Oldfield Public School 1.1 km
- D Coreen School 1.4 km
- E Metella Road Public School 2.0 km
- F The Hills Sports High School 2.1 km
- G Seven Hills West Public School 2.2 km
- H Walters Road Public School 2.2 km
- I Evans High School 2.4 km
- J The Meadows Public School 2.5 km
- K Blacktown Boys High School 2.5 km
- L Seven Hills Public School 2.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 876 (414 girls, 462 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 875
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 978 (percentile 37)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 44% / 29% / 19% / 8%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 112
- Indigenous students
- 5%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 61%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 63.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 12.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 157 |
| Year 8 | 161 |
| Year 9 | 149 |
| Year 10 | 144 |
| Year 11 | 129 |
| Year 12 | 136 |
| Total | 876 |
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 | 876 | 414 | 462 | - | 978 | 63.7 |
| 2024 | 885 | 410 | 475 | 87.1 | 978 | 64 |
| 2023 | 900 | 429 | 471 | 86.6 | 973 | 65.9 |
| 2022 | 897 | 431 | 466 | 83 | 967 | 67 |
| 2021 | 975 | 450 | 525 | 88.4 | 976 | 70.5 |
| 2020 | 1,001 | 460 | 541 | - | 975 | 71.7 |
| 2019 | 976 | 464 | 512 | 90.8 | 974 | 69.1 |
| 2018 | 936 | 450 | 486 | 91.5 | 976 | 69.2 |
| 2017 | 963 | 457 | 506 | 91.2 | 970 | 70.3 |
| 2016 | 981 | 464 | 517 | 90.8 | 962 | 72 |
| 2015 | 992 | 486 | 506 | 91 | 960 | 72.8 |
| 2014 | 992 | 487 | 505 | 91.2 | 952 | 72.4 |
| 2013 | 1,015 | 507 | 508 | 90.9 | 958 | 74 |
| 2012 | 1,040 | 503 | 537 | 90.8 | 976 | 72.4 |
| 2011 | 1,020 | 510 | 510 | 90.7 | 985 | 73.2 |
| 2010 | 1,046 | 524 | 522 | - | 985 | 73.4 |
| 2009 | 1,081 | 539 | 542 | - | 998 | 76.1 |
| 2008 | 1,050 | 523 | 527 | - | 998 | 74.4 |
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.