About the school
St Clair High School is a multi-award-winning comprehensive public school located in St Clair, catering to students from Years 7 to 12. The school is dedicated to providing quality educational programs that emphasise the development of well-educated, self-motivated, and responsible young adults. In a supportive and caring environment, St Clair High fosters mutual respect and self-discipline among students. The school proudly offers a vibrant 'Gifted and Talented' program alongside various extracurricular activities catered to both boys and girls.
The Senior curriculum includes industry-specific studies, preparing students for university as well as vocational pathways. St Clair High boasts an impressive record in the Australian Business Week competition, with all Year 11 students participating in this intensive learning experience that equips them with essential leadership and business skills. Over the years, the school has garnered multiple national awards for its outstanding performance in this competition.
The concept of 'Personal Best' underpins all school operations, reflecting its commitment to excellence and recognition in the education sector. St Clair High is an active participant in the 'St Clair Erskine Park Schools' (STEPS) partnership, working alongside six other schools on professional learning and student initiatives. Focused on student learning and wellbeing, the school plays a significant role in the community, offering its facilities to local groups and organisations.
Transition programs help ease the move from Year 6 to Year 7 and from Year 10 to 11, ensuring support during critical stages of education. St Clair High is distinguished by its exceptional staff and strong emphasis on teacher development. Following a devastating fire in 2014, the school has committed to rebuilding its educational facilities, with a new Innovation Centre anticipated to further enhance its learning environment.
Mission
At St Clair High School, our vision is clear and purposeful: success is valued for every student in every classroom. Together, staff, students and families work in partnership to ensure all young people are supported to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- St Clair High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A St Clair Public School 234 m
- B Clairgate Public School 1.2 km
- C Banks Public School 1.3 km
- D Bennett Road Public School 1.3 km
- E Blackwell Public School 1.4 km
- F St Marys South Public School 1.8 km
- G James Erskine Public School 2.0 km
- H Colyton High School 2.1 km
- I Erskine Park High School 2.1 km
- J Oxley Park Public School 2.5 km
- K Colyton Public School 3.1 km
- L St Marys Public School 3.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 718 (324 girls, 394 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 716.8
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 956 (percentile 27)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 50% / 30% / 15% / 5%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 126
- Indigenous students
- 9%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 37%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 63.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 18.3
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 129 |
| Year 8 | 144 |
| Year 9 | 133 |
| Year 10 | 136 |
| Year 11 | 107 |
| Year 12 | 69 |
| Total | 718 |
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 | 718 | 324 | 394 | - | 956 | 63.7 |
| 2024 | 746 | 356 | 390 | 83.8 | 955 | 60.3 |
| 2023 | 686 | 347 | 339 | 84.3 | 950 | 57.9 |
| 2022 | 653 | 324 | 329 | 83.2 | 942 | 54.5 |
| 2021 | 685 | 341 | 344 | 85.7 | 940 | 53.5 |
| 2020 | 653 | 317 | 336 | - | 935 | 51.7 |
| 2019 | 675 | 335 | 340 | 85 | 942 | 51.1 |
| 2018 | 664 | 318 | 346 | 84.3 | 936 | 50.7 |
| 2017 | 677 | 327 | 350 | 86.2 | 938 | 52.1 |
| 2016 | 757 | 367 | 390 | 87.2 | 935 | 55.3 |
| 2015 | 753 | 360 | 393 | 86.7 | 938 | 56.9 |
| 2014 | 832 | 418 | 414 | 86.5 | 940 | 59 |
| 2013 | 900 | 434 | 466 | 87.5 | 948 | 63.5 |
| 2012 | 937 | 447 | 490 | 88.4 | 941 | 64.9 |
| 2011 | 1,003 | 490 | 513 | 88.2 | 944 | 68.5 |
| 2010 | 1,037 | 512 | 525 | - | 945 | 71.7 |
| 2009 | 1,030 | 499 | 531 | - | 966 | 69.5 |
| 2008 | 1,037 | 495 | 542 | - | 966 | 71 |
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.