About the school
Cambridge Park High School is a comprehensive high school located on the outskirts of Penrith, approximately 46 km west of Sydney, on the traditional country of the Dharug people. The school builds a nurturing educational environment that focuses on addressing the academic, social, and emotional needs of all students. Core values of integrity, teamwork, and respect underpin the school's culture.
Academic and Extracurricular Opportunities
The school provides a holistic educational experience with outstanding academic, cultural, and sporting opportunities that cater to diverse interests, abilities, and talents. Facilities include a Fitness Lab, Dance Studio, and Computer Labs, supported by strong community links. Cambridge Park High School is an active participant in the Penrith Vocational Education Network, collaborating with the Western Sydney Institute of TAFE and the Cambridge Learning Community, among other local partners.
The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities such as drama, debating, a gifted and talented program, and sports knockouts. Students also engage in the ASX share market game and various musical and creative arts performances. Positive Behaviour for Learning principles guide the school's expectations, focusing on readiness to learn, respect, responsibility, and achievement.
Support and Welfare Programs
Cambridge Park High School is committed to the welfare and personal development of its students. The school has implemented programs such as a Student Representative Council, peer support for Year 7 students, after-school tuition, and workshops for parents and staff. The school’s comprehensive framework ensures that students receive the necessary support to thrive academically and personally.
This commitment to providing quality education and fostering a strong sense of community reflects the school's motto: Together we achieve!
Mission
At Cambridge Park High School, we foster a positive and inclusive learning community where students are encouraged to embrace challenges, persist through learning, and grow with confidence. We support every learner to develop the skills, creativity, and resilience needed to succeed, while nurturing the knowledge, values, and teamwork that enable them to contribute positively to their community and beyond.
Location & Catchment Area
- Cambridge Park High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Cambridge Park Public School 861 m
- B Werrington Public School 1.2 km
- C Werrington County Public School 1.6 km
- D Kingswood Public School 1.6 km
- E Cambridge Gardens Public School 1.9 km
- F Putland School 2.1 km
- G Wadangali Public School 2.3 km
- H Penrith High School 2.5 km
- I Kingswood High School 2.6 km
- J Penrith Public School 2.7 km
- K Kingswood South Public School 2.7 km
- L Kurrambee School 2.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 633 (302 girls, 331 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 633
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 916 (percentile 14)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 61% / 24% / 11% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 146
- Indigenous students
- 18%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 20%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 62.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 16.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 117 |
| Year 8 | 111 |
| Year 9 | 110 |
| Year 10 | 136 |
| Year 11 | 86 |
| Year 12 | 73 |
| Total | 633 |
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 | 633 | 302 | 331 | - | 916 | 62.8 |
| 2024 | 612 | 305 | 307 | 75.9 | 918 | 61.4 |
| 2023 | 631 | 308 | 323 | 77.4 | 917 | 61.9 |
| 2022 | 629 | 323 | 306 | 77.5 | 911 | 62.1 |
| 2021 | 647 | 317 | 330 | 78.8 | 912 | 59.9 |
| 2020 | 691 | 325 | 366 | - | 912 | 64.2 |
| 2019 | 682 | 318 | 364 | 84.1 | 904 | 61.7 |
| 2018 | 707 | 329 | 378 | 83.7 | 910 | 62.1 |
| 2017 | 696 | 334 | 362 | 86.5 | 907 | 61.7 |
| 2016 | 655 | 353 | 302 | 88 | 898 | 58.7 |
| 2015 | 612 | 319 | 293 | 88 | 905 | 54.3 |
| 2014 | 578 | 300 | 278 | 88.8 | 906 | 53.1 |
| 2013 | 566 | 313 | 253 | 88 | 921 | 51.3 |
| 2012 | 567 | 307 | 260 | 85 | 916 | 48.4 |
| 2011 | 576 | 304 | 272 | 86.3 | 920 | 48.2 |
| 2010 | 568 | 297 | 271 | - | 923 | 48.4 |
| 2009 | 565 | 279 | 286 | - | 938 | 48.2 |
| 2008 | 579 | 302 | 277 | - | 938 | 46.1 |
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.