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
- Ambarvale High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Rosemeadow Public School 856 m
- B Mary Brooksbank School 880 m
- C St Helens Park Public School 1.2 km
- D Woodland Road Public School 1.3 km
- E Thomas Acres Public School 1.4 km
- F Ambarvale Public School 1.5 km
- G Bradbury Public School 1.8 km
- H Thomas Reddall High School 2.0 km
- I Dorchester School 2.6 km
- J Briar Road Public School 2.7 km
- K Airds High School 2.7 km
- L Campbelltown Public School 3.6 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 147
- Indigenous students
- 14%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 36%
- 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.