About the school
Elderslie High School is a large, comprehensive, co-educational school located in the South-Western Sydney Region, serving approximately 1000 students from Elderslie, Camden and surrounding areas, including three support classes for autism. The school offers a rich curriculum with strengths in Extension English, Maths, History, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering Studies, Legal Studies, Business Studies, Drama, Dance, Public Speaking, Debating, and various vocational education and training (VET) courses such as Construction, Business Services, and Hospitality. Elderslie High School aims to provide an effective and challenging educational program tailored to the diverse talents and learning needs of its students, with a strong emphasis on excellence.
Core Values and Achievements
The school's mission revolves around excellence, honour, and service, striving to support all students in achieving their personal best. To realise these core values, it implements a three-year school plan focused on key strategic directions, which benefits from ongoing evaluation, assessment, and feedback from the school community. Elderslie High School has earned recognition for numerous awards across various fields, showcasing outstanding achievements in academics, arts, sports, and vocational education.
Facilities and Environment
The school provides a supportive learning environment that includes modern facilities designed for collaboration and creativity. Campus enhancements like the Cooler Classrooms project have resulted in healthier learning spaces, ensuring all students feel safe and motivated. Elderslie High School celebrates a holistic approach to education, integrating well-being programs aimed at fostering resilience and a positive culture among students, further empowering them to thrive in their studies and beyond.
Mission
Educating all students to achieve their personal best.
Location & Catchment Area
- Elderslie High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Elderslie Public School 632 m
- B Mawarra Public School 1.0 km
- C Yandelora School 1.9 km
- D Spring Farm Public School 1.9 km
- E Narellan Public School 2.0 km
- F Camden Public School 2.0 km
- G Elizabeth Macarthur High School 2.3 km
- H Camden South Public School 2.6 km
- I Narellan Vale Public School 2.7 km
- J Harrington Park Public School 3.5 km
- K Mount Annan High School 4.2 km
- L Mount Annan Public School 4.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 857 (407 girls, 450 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 857
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 988 (percentile 41)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 36% / 35% / 21% / 8%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 108
- Indigenous students
- 7%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 19%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 69
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 19.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 164 |
| Year 8 | 160 |
| Year 9 | 169 |
| Year 10 | 162 |
| Year 11 | 108 |
| Year 12 | 94 |
| Total | 857 |
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 | 857 | 407 | 450 | - | 988 | 69 |
| 2024 | 861 | 421 | 440 | 82 | 987 | 70.3 |
| 2023 | 902 | 446 | 456 | 82.5 | 992 | 67.2 |
| 2022 | 939 | 462 | 477 | 81 | 990 | 69.5 |
| 2021 | 1,002 | 512 | 490 | 85.9 | 995 | 72.5 |
| 2020 | 1,048 | 554 | 494 | - | 995 | 74.2 |
| 2019 | 1,027 | 544 | 483 | 88.3 | 997 | 71.9 |
| 2018 | 987 | 531 | 456 | 89.9 | 1009 | 69.6 |
| 2017 | 958 | 545 | 413 | 91.7 | 1009 | 69.2 |
| 2016 | 955 | 527 | 428 | 90.3 | 1011 | 69.2 |
| 2015 | 948 | 528 | 420 | 90.8 | 1012 | 65 |
| 2014 | 948 | 546 | 402 | 92 | 1017 | 65.7 |
| 2013 | 963 | 531 | 432 | 91.8 | 1016 | 67.3 |
| 2012 | 963 | 527 | 436 | 91.8 | 995 | 66.2 |
| 2011 | 984 | 530 | 454 | 91.2 | 995 | 68.1 |
| 2010 | 981 | 531 | 450 | - | 997 | 68.1 |
| 2009 | 939 | 503 | 436 | - | 1035 | 65.2 |
| 2008 | 946 | 503 | 443 | - | 1035 | 66.1 |
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.