About the school
Picton High School is a co-educational comprehensive school established in 1958, located in a semi-rural area. The school serves a growing community and has established strong ties with local primary schools. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and sports, Picton High School employs an innovative approach to curriculum delivery, offering extensive student welfare and learning support programs.
Facilities
Picton High School is equipped with modern facilities including a Trade Training School, Trade Training Centre, multi-purpose hall, and well-resourced science laboratories. Additionally, it boasts a well-equipped library and established facilities for photography, information technology, drama, dance, and creative arts.
Community Engagement
The school actively collaborates with the local community and works to ensure that all students feel safe and included. This commitment is reflected in their supportive environment that prioritises personal growth and academic achievement. Staff and teachers play a significant role in fostering a sense of community, collaborating with families to co-design learning plans that best support each student's educational journey.
Student Success
The school seeks to educate students to achieve excellence in all areas of endeavour, as evidenced by its students receiving awards for outstanding work experience and teacher recognition for excellence in various educational domains. Picton High School is dedicated to creating opportunities for all students through a range of academic and vocational subjects, thereby preparing them for future challenges.
Mission
Creating opportunities for all students through an extensive choice of academic and vocational subjects.
Location & Catchment Area
- Picton High School
Catchment zones
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Picton Public School 2.0 km
- B Thirlmere Public School 3.8 km
- C Tahmoor Public School 4.1 km
- D Wilton Public School 8.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 1,182 (592 girls, 590 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1,182
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 950 (percentile 24)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 50% / 33% / 13% / 4%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 124
- Indigenous students
- 12%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 9%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 95.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 26.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 232 |
| Year 8 | 232 |
| Year 9 | 237 |
| Year 10 | 216 |
| Year 11 | 153 |
| Year 12 | 112 |
| Total | 1,182 |
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 | 1,182 | 592 | 590 | - | 950 | 95.7 |
| 2024 | 1,146 | 582 | 564 | 79.3 | 948 | 90.9 |
| 2023 | 1,101 | 550 | 551 | 79.9 | 949 | 86.7 |
| 2022 | 1,082 | 521 | 561 | 77.2 | 942 | 82.7 |
| 2021 | 1,079 | 487 | 592 | 82.6 | 938 | 85 |
| 2020 | 1,037 | 471 | 566 | - | 939 | 85.2 |
| 2019 | 1,050 | 504 | 546 | 83 | 940 | 81.2 |
| 2018 | 1,047 | 509 | 538 | 84.8 | 946 | 78.3 |
| 2017 | 1,122 | 525 | 597 | 86.6 | 950 | 82.7 |
| 2016 | 1,133 | 520 | 613 | 88.1 | 948 | 81.4 |
| 2015 | 1,144 | 519 | 625 | 86.6 | 955 | 83.1 |
| 2014 | 1,170 | 551 | 619 | 87.4 | 955 | 84.6 |
| 2013 | 1,240 | 599 | 641 | 88.5 | 957 | 88.2 |
| 2012 | 1,246 | 604 | 642 | 87.9 | 953 | 86.7 |
| 2011 | 1,254 | 651 | 603 | 88.5 | 954 | 89 |
| 2010 | 1,264 | 640 | 624 | - | 957 | 84.1 |
| 2009 | 1,177 | 604 | 573 | - | 1001 | 79.8 |
| 2008 | 1,124 | 563 | 561 | - | 1001 | 77.6 |
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.