Ambarvale High School

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About the school

Welcome to Ambarvale High School, a vibrant educational institution located in Rosemeadow. This comprehensive coeducational school caters to students from Year 7 to Year 12 and prides itself on creating a safe and inclusive environment where every student feels valued. With a strong commitment to educational excellence, the school focuses on three main directions: Building Great People, Building Great Learners, and Building Great Results.

Educational Philosophy

Ambarvale High School aims to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to reach their full potential. The school embraces diversity and welcomes students from all backgrounds, ensuring every child feels included and confident from their first day. This commitment to inclusivity is evident in their tailored learning support programs, which address the varied educational needs of all students, including those who are high potential or gifted.

Strong Community Connections

The school actively collaborates with families, co-designing learning plans tailored to individual student needs. A notable feature is the emphasis on student advocacy and voice, which is central to the school culture. Ambarvale High School is particularly proud of its innovative programs, student leadership initiatives, and its Aboriginal Education Hub, focusing on the holistic development of each learner.

Commitment to Growth

Ambarvale High School maintains a relentless focus on transforming students’ lives through quality education. The dedicated staff engage in ongoing professional learning to ensure the delivery of precise and effective teaching practices. The school not only prioritises academic success but also fosters personal growth and community engagement, ultimately preparing students to become active, confident citizens in society.

Mission

We aim to offer all students an education that will empower them with the knowledge, skills and values that will enable them to reach their potential and set NEW HORIZONS in all aspects of their lives: academic, sporting, cultural, social and personal.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
807 (376 girls, 431 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
807
ICSEA What does this mean?
925 (percentile 17)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
60% / 27% / 10% / 3%
Indigenous students
14%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
71.3
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
20

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Year 7 154
Year 8 156
Year 9 149
Year 10 139
Year 11 116
Year 12 93
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 807 376 431 - 925 71.3
2024 793 364 429 78.8 921 69.7
2023 794 367 427 80.8 919 68.7
2022 852 400 452 76.5 907 68.5
2021 843 410 433 82.4 918 69.8
2020 769 374 395 - 917 65.3
2019 778 384 394 85 918 64.5
2018 737 356 381 85.8 914 64.1
2017 715 349 366 88 920 64.5
2016 741 356 385 86.1 926 66.4
2015 750 347 403 86 928 64.6
2014 761 360 401 87.5 922 66
2013 793 383 410 86.3 924 67.7
2012 800 403 397 87.1 931 67.5
2011 862 433 429 86.9 930 70.8
2010 852 414 438 - 930 69.7
2009 854 409 445 - 924 69.6
2008 912 426 486 - 924 74

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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