Model Farms High School
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About the school
Model Farms High School is a comprehensive high school located in Baulkham Hills, catering to over 1100 students. The school's educational philosophy is centred on the holistic development of each student, recognising the interconnectedness of their academic, physical, mental, and socio-cultural needs. Model Farms High School prides itself on setting high expectations for effort, behaviour, and uniform, fostering an environment where all students can achieve their full academic potential and thrive as responsible citizens.
Curriculum and Teaching
The school offers a broad curriculum across junior and senior years, guided by the Quality Teaching Framework to ensure that the needs of all students are met. Data-driven strategies identify strengths and areas needing support, allowing for targeted intervention and personalised learning plans. The school encourages feedback and assessment to help students meet benchmarks and achieve their learning goals.
Model Farms High School also promotes strong connections with local primary schools through programs designed to ensure smooth transitions to high school, notably the Primary Links program, which received recognition through a Director-General's Award. Opportunities for leadership abound, with students participating in Junior and Senior Representative Councils, peer support, and various extracurricular activities, including public speaking and performing arts competitions.
Community and Values
The school commits to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment that respects individual differences. Through values of respect, responsibility, resilience, and results, Model Farms High School aims to nurture a supportive atmosphere where students feel valued and can develop important life skills. The school's broad range of extracurricular offerings ensures that students engage in activities that foster their talents and interests, ultimately preparing them for success in all facets of their lives.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, and Results guide everything we do.
Location & Catchment Area
- Model Farms High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Winston Heights Public School 684 m
- B Winston Hills Public School 1.0 km
- C Jasper Road Public School 1.4 km
- D Matthew Pearce Public School 1.4 km
- E Seven Hills North Public School 1.8 km
- F Toongabbie Public School 2.0 km
- G Crestwood Public School 2.3 km
- H Seven Hills High School 2.6 km
- I Northmead Public School 2.6 km
- J Baulkham Hills High School 2.8 km
- K Pendle Hill High School 2.8 km
- L Toongabbie West Public School 2.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 1,021 (488 girls, 533 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1,021
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1073 (percentile 76)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 11% / 28% / 34% / 27%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 52
- Indigenous students
- 1%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 46%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 73.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 17.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 176 |
| Year 8 | 174 |
| Year 9 | 181 |
| Year 10 | 185 |
| Year 11 | 137 |
| Year 12 | 168 |
| Total | 1,021 |
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 | 1,021 | 488 | 533 | - | 1073 | 73.8 |
| 2024 | 1,029 | 482 | 547 | 88.6 | 1075 | 75.2 |
| 2023 | 1,070 | 497 | 573 | 90.4 | 1071 | 77.4 |
| 2022 | 1,102 | 512 | 590 | 86.7 | 1073 | 78.7 |
| 2021 | 1,133 | 521 | 612 | 92 | 1069 | 78.4 |
| 2020 | 1,138 | 535 | 603 | - | 1069 | 78.3 |
| 2019 | 1,112 | 519 | 593 | 92.3 | 1067 | 78 |
| 2018 | 1,111 | 516 | 595 | 92.9 | 1061 | 77 |
| 2017 | 1,081 | 497 | 584 | 93.3 | 1065 | 76.6 |
| 2016 | 1,055 | 490 | 565 | 93.3 | 1059 | 73.2 |
| 2015 | 1,026 | 479 | 547 | 92.7 | 1055 | 71.6 |
| 2014 | 1,023 | 480 | 543 | 92.9 | 1065 | 72.4 |
| 2013 | 1,041 | 498 | 543 | 93.1 | 1062 | 73 |
| 2012 | 1,010 | 486 | 524 | 92.8 | 1052 | 70.4 |
| 2011 | 974 | 463 | 511 | 93 | 1049 | 69.1 |
| 2010 | 995 | 479 | 516 | - | 1049 | 70.2 |
| 2009 | 955 | 462 | 493 | - | 1096 | 69.5 |
| 2008 | 958 | 451 | 507 | - | 1096 | 69.6 |
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.