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

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%
Indigenous students
1%
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.

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