About the school
Cecil Hills High School is a comprehensive coeducational high school located in a rapidly growing area of south-west Sydney. Recognised as the school of choice in the local community, it has built a strong reputation for its quality teaching, excellent discipline, and high uniform standards. The school is dedicated to fostering a productive learning environment, prioritising both academic success and student wellbeing.
Academic Excellence
Cecil Hills High School boasts a history of outstanding academic achievements and high expectations across all curriculum areas. The school is at the forefront of 21st-century learning, actively promoting e-learning and innovative pedagogical approaches. Its highly committed staff focus on developing respectful, responsible, and successful learners who can thrive in a collaborative and future-focused setting.
Student Wellbeing and Leadership
The school offers a comprehensive welfare program and diverse extra-curricular opportunities encouraging the development of leadership, resilience, and responsibility among students. The supportive environment is complemented by the school's commitment to wellbeing, utilising a holistic approach that includes learning and wellbeing support teams working together with families.
Future Prospects
Cecil Hills High School is currently experiencing significant growth in student enrolments, a trend expected to continue with the construction of the Western Sydney Airport. Plans are in place to expand the school's capacity to accommodate up to 2,000 students. Recent curriculum developments include innovative Year 8 electives based on the school’s C.E.C.I.L. skills program, which aims to bolster student development and engagement.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Cecil Hills High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Cecil Hills Public School 791 m
- B Bonnyrigg Heights Public School 1.6 km
- C Green Valley Public School 1.7 km
- D Hinchinbrook Public School 2.0 km
- E Busby West Public School 2.4 km
- F Middleton Grange Public School 2.4 km
- G James Busby High School 2.5 km
- H Edensor Park Public School 2.7 km
- I Hoxton Park High School 2.8 km
- J Busby Public School 3.2 km
- K Governor Philip King Public School 3.5 km
- L Bossley Park High School 3.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 1,342 (664 girls, 678 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1,340.4
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 986 (percentile 40)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 41% / 33% / 19% / 7%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 114
- Indigenous students
- 1%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 84%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 109
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 23.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 215 |
| Year 8 | 222 |
| Year 9 | 219 |
| Year 10 | 245 |
| Year 11 | 221 |
| Year 12 | 220 |
| Total | 1,342 |
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 | 1,342 | 664 | 678 | - | 986 | 109 |
| 2024 | 1,393 | 713 | 680 | 86.4 | 986 | 102.2 |
| 2023 | 1,399 | 707 | 692 | 86.8 | 989 | 102.3 |
| 2022 | 1,407 | 695 | 712 | 85.1 | 985 | 103.5 |
| 2021 | 1,450 | 706 | 744 | 90.3 | 990 | 103.2 |
| 2020 | 1,462 | 717 | 745 | - | 991 | 103.3 |
| 2019 | 1,400 | 688 | 712 | 90.3 | 991 | 100.4 |
| 2018 | 1,343 | 651 | 692 | 91.6 | 984 | 96.2 |
| 2017 | 1,321 | 643 | 678 | 91.4 | 975 | 93.8 |
| 2016 | 1,258 | 619 | 639 | 92.5 | 970 | 89.3 |
| 2015 | 1,199 | 581 | 618 | 93.2 | 973 | 86.2 |
| 2014 | 1,198 | 574 | 624 | 93.4 | 983 | 85.4 |
| 2013 | 1,182 | 573 | 609 | 93.7 | 985 | 85.3 |
| 2012 | 1,177 | 576 | 601 | 94 | 978 | 83.7 |
| 2011 | 1,182 | 578 | 604 | 93.2 | 974 | 85 |
| 2010 | 1,220 | 606 | 614 | - | 972 | 86.6 |
| 2009 | 1,199 | 617 | 582 | - | 1008 | 85.4 |
| 2008 | 1,176 | 591 | 585 | - | 1008 | 83.6 |
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.