Blaxland High School
A School of Excellence, Opportunity and Success
About the school
Blaxland High School provides high-quality educational, social, cultural, and sporting outcomes for all students. The school is known for its strong bond between students and teachers, which significantly contributes to student achievement across academic, performing arts, and sports disciplines. Community participation plays a pivotal role in supporting the school's goals. The curriculum is diverse and emphasises breadth in subject choice, technology, vocational education, student leadership, and opportunities in the creative and performing arts.
Facilities
The school features modern, well-equipped learning spaces set in a beautiful bushland environment. It offers specialised facilities including a performing arts centre, gym, welding and technology workshops, photography darkroom, and extensive grounds with sporting fields.
Wellbeing and Inclusion
Blaxland High School prides itself on creating a safe and inclusive environment where all students feel valued and supported. The school's commitment to nurturing individual strengths ensures that students are encouraged to try new things and strive for excellence. The school community is inclusive, welcoming students from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Achievements
The school showcases a commitment to high expectations for all students and fosters personal growth through various enrichment programs. Students engage in competitions, leadership opportunities, and community service, which aids in their development as resilient, confident individuals ready to contribute positively to society.
Mission
Blaxland High School is committed to the ideal that 'Everybody gets a chance to be a somebody in the school' (Uncle Graeme Cooper).
Location & Catchment Area
- Blaxland High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Glenbrook Public School 1.5 km
- B Blaxland East Public School 1.6 km
- C Blaxland Public School 2.0 km
- D Lapstone Public School 2.9 km
- E Warrimoo Public School 3.0 km
- F Mount Riverview Public School 3.5 km
- G Leonay Public School 4.0 km
- H Emu Heights Public School 4.2 km
- I Emu Plains Public School 4.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 998 (482 girls, 516 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 996.8
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1065 (percentile 74)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 13% / 26% / 32% / 28%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 57
- Indigenous students
- 5%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 12%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 73.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 17.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 193 |
| Year 8 | 173 |
| Year 9 | 168 |
| Year 10 | 171 |
| Year 11 | 150 |
| Year 12 | 143 |
| Total | 998 |
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 | 998 | 482 | 516 | - | 1065 | 73.2 |
| 2024 | 982 | 472 | 510 | 86.1 | 1071 | 74.3 |
| 2023 | 981 | 463 | 518 | 87.5 | 1064 | 74.3 |
| 2022 | 992 | 479 | 513 | 85.3 | 1064 | 74.1 |
| 2021 | 985 | 479 | 506 | 89 | 1061 | 74.1 |
| 2020 | 973 | 475 | 498 | - | 1062 | 71 |
| 2019 | 993 | 481 | 512 | 89.8 | 1059 | 70.3 |
| 2018 | 997 | 474 | 523 | 90.5 | 1053 | 71.4 |
| 2017 | 1,007 | 489 | 518 | 91.1 | 1056 | 70.8 |
| 2016 | 999 | 472 | 527 | 91.8 | 1050 | 70.4 |
| 2015 | 975 | 446 | 529 | 89.9 | 1050 | 69.4 |
| 2014 | 970 | 463 | 507 | 92.4 | 1057 | 68.6 |
| 2013 | 919 | 443 | 476 | 91.1 | 1062 | 66.7 |
| 2012 | 914 | 458 | 456 | 90.5 | 1050 | 66.9 |
| 2011 | 1,009 | 515 | 494 | 90.8 | 1056 | 71.6 |
| 2010 | 1,055 | 529 | 526 | - | 1060 | 78.7 |
| 2009 | 1,063 | 515 | 548 | - | 1120 | 79.8 |
| 2008 | 1,063 | 500 | 563 | - | 1120 | 79.9 |
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.