Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School

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About the school

Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School is a partially selective coeducational high school located in Guildford, approximately 25 kilometres west of Sydney. Catering for students in Years 7 to 12, the school focuses on nurturing students gifted in the Creative and Performing Arts, providing a dedicated stream for these talented individuals. With around 565 students enrolled, the school serves a diverse community; approximately 83% of its students come from non-English speaking backgrounds, highlighting its cultural richness. The school's strategic focus is on Learning, Leading, and Teaching, aiming to foster personal excellence in a supportive environment. The approach emphasizes a high level of student participation and a commitment to quality teaching practices, all underpinned by the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework.

Special Education and Inclusion

Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School is inclusive, featuring a Special Education unit with classes for students with varying levels of intellectual disabilities. This integration reflects the school’s commitment to meeting diverse educational needs, ensuring that all students thrive.

Educational Opportunities

The school provides a wide range of educational programs and vocational pathway opportunities in partnership with local businesses and educational institutions. Students have access to programs in Dance, Drama, Music, Visual Arts, and Circus, aiming to develop their talents in an environment that promotes creativity and collaboration. Additionally, strong ties with organisations like the Australian Business and Community Network bolster the school's commitment to student wellbeing and support.

Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School remains dedicated to creating a supportive community that champions inclusivity and cultural diversity, preparing students for future academic and vocational success.

Mission

Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School empowers every student to create their own success story through inclusive, personalised learning and diverse pathways. We nurture confidence and creativity in a safe, supportive environment where individuality shines and talents flourish, preparing students for lifelong learning and success beyond school.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
733 (344 girls, 389 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
733
ICSEA What does this mean?
855 (percentile 5)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
85% / 11% / 4% / 1%
Indigenous students
1%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
69.8
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
17.7

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Year 7 126
Year 8 141
Year 9 128
Year 10 165
Year 11 92
Year 12 81
Total 733

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 733 344 389 - 855 69.8
2024 713 351 362 69.5 854 64.2
2023 706 340 366 73.6 865 63.4
2022 666 321 345 71.2 857 64
2021 662 306 356 76.1 880 58.5
2020 615 297 318 - 893 55.1
2019 586 263 323 78.5 892 52.9
2018 556 263 293 83.1 900 52.5
2017 530 245 285 81 892 52.2
2016 510 227 283 83.3 890 51.7
2015 512 222 290 83.4 897 52
2014 511 216 295 85.4 883 52
2013 513 225 288 87.1 889 53.6
2012 533 220 313 87 888 53.4
2011 505 210 295 86.1 841 51.2
2010 477 195 282 - 841 50.8
2009 443 176 267 - 710 46.7
2008 440 200 240 - 710 48.8

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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