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Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School

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About the school

Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School is a 7-12 coeducational high school located in Emu Plains on the traditional lands of the Dharug people. The school boasts an enrolment of 985 students, with 76 identifying as Aboriginal. It offers a selective stream for students excelling in the Creative and Performing Arts, as well as an Inclusive Education Unit housing 65 students.

Creative and Performing Arts Program

The school’s Creative and Performing Arts program allows students with high potential and giftedness to further develop their talents in areas such as circus arts, creative arts, dance, drama, and music. Additionally, a variety of vocational courses are available within a supportive and disciplined learning environment.

School Culture and Community Support

Dedicated staff members at Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School are committed to ensuring that every student is known, valued, and cared for, fostering a collaborative team environment that promotes strong educational growth. The school enjoys robust support from parents and the wider community, as well as positive relationships with local primary schools and businesses.

Recent facilities upgrades, such as a new multi-purpose hall and improvements to classroom environments, enhance the overall student experience. Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School continues to strive for educational excellence, integrating both academic and artistic pursuits within its curriculum, encouraging students to thrive in a culturally rich environment.

Mission

At Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School we inspire, empower, and nurture every learner to achieve personal growth through educational and creative excellence. We provide opportunities for innovation and self-expression to foster lifelong learners equipped to succeed and thrive in a dynamic community.

Location & Catchment Area

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
807 (488 girls, 319 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
802
ICSEA What does this mean?
994 (percentile 44)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
33% / 35% / 21% / 11%
FOEI What does this mean?
99
Indigenous students
10%
LBOTE What does this mean?
14%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
67.6
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
19.1

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Year 7 136
Year 8 147
Year 9 124
Year 10 149
Year 11 119
Year 12 132
Total 807

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 807 488 319 - 994 67.6
2024 823 509 314 85.2 993 69.3
2023 896 555 341 83.8 997 71.2
2022 980 599 381 82.8 994 72.4
2021 1,019 601 418 87 998 74.2
2020 1,091 656 435 - 1001 81.8
2019 1,139 709 430 87.3 998 82.2
2018 1,083 681 402 87.9 996 79
2017 1,078 670 408 90.1 995 80.4
2016 1,067 664 403 90.7 994 78.2
2015 996 597 399 91.7 989 72.3
2014 890 522 368 91 982 66.7
2013 861 493 368 90 988 65.3
2012 790 433 357 89.9 971 62.6
2011 726 375 351 90.6 965 59.6
2010 657 336 321 - 961 55.3
2009 577 289 288 - 993 51
2008 553 270 283 - 993 51.7

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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