Macarthur Girls High School

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About the school

Macarthur Girls High School is located on the banks of the Parramatta River in Parramatta, having been established in 1934 on a historically significant site. Originally part of the second oldest land grant in Australia, the school's grounds were once home to the stately home Newlands, built by Reverend Samuel Marsden. Over the years, the school has undergone expansions in 1955 and 1975, continually adapting to meet the needs of its students.

The school fosters an environment aimed at encouraging students to achieve their personal best and beyond. By providing a curriculum designed for the Higher School Certificate, Macarthur Girls High School offers a mix of traditional, future-focused, and Vocational Education courses. This diverse curriculum is tailored to cater to the interests and needs of all students, ensuring that everyone is known, valued, and cared for.

At Macarthur Girls High School, the commitment to individualised learning is apparent. The school implements programmes centred around its values of Participation, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence. These PRIDE values are integral to the school culture, embraced by both staff and students, and contribute significantly to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment. Notably, the school also champions wellbeing initiatives and provides opportunities for growth in leadership, the arts, and sports, encouraging students to develop their passions and cultivate a love for lifelong learning.

Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. The school PRIDE values - Participation, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence are embedded in all that we do. Whole school wellbeing programs and student initiatives ensure that our students feel a strong sense of belonging.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
997
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
996.6
ICSEA What does this mean?
1071 (percentile 76)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
16% / 21% / 30% / 33%
Indigenous students
1%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
67.8
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
13.4

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Year 7 184
Year 8 169
Year 9 159
Year 10 157
Year 11 140
Year 12 188
Total 997

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 997 - 1071 67.8
2024 1,021 88.4 1068 69.8
2023 1,055 88.9 1058 72.5
2022 1,086 87.3 1061 75.7
2021 1,135 92.7 1059 78.6
2020 1,198 - 1056 82.4
2019 1,115 92 1056 75.7
2018 1,025 92.8 1048 71.8
2017 1,004 93 1044 70.6
2016 1,023 93.3 1030 71.8
2015 1,036 92.7 1029 70.6
2014 1,032 94.2 1022 72.5
2013 1,046 94.9 1035 72.8
2012 1,055 93.3 1055 72.1
2011 1,040 93.8 1051 70.6
2010 1,035 - 1054 71.1
2009 1,027 - 1047 70.4
2008 1,028 - 1047 70.9

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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