Bossley Park High School

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Focusing on Excellence and Success

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About the school

Bossley Park High School is a coeducational comprehensive high school for Years 7 to 12, currently hosting approximately 1500 students. The school's environment is noted for its traditional values paired with modern facilities. Due to high demand, applications for enrolment often exceed available places, reflecting the school's strong reputation within both the local and wider community. The school's motto, 'focusing on excellence and success', motivates its planning and evaluates its educational programs.

In addition to a broad curriculum, Bossley Park High School offers specialised programs for Gifted and Talented students in areas such as Academic studies, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Technology, and Sports, particularly football (soccer). Many students involved in the football program have had opportunities to trial overseas, aiming to become professional players. Individual learning programs cater to students' distinctive needs, further enhancing their educational experience.

Established in 1988, the school features well-maintained gardens and facilities that have received accolades from local gardening authorities. A commitment to sustainability is evident through dedicated recycling programs and energy generation initiatives like solar power. The school provides a modern resource base, including a comprehensive library, computer rooms, a state-of-the-art dance studio, and fully equipped food laboratories.

Bossley Park High School enjoys notable success in sports, with students frequently excelling at regional and state levels across various activities. The school maintains a vibrant and inclusive parent community through its Community Support Group, encouraging active participation in school life and ensuring robust feedback channels between parents and the administration. With a focus on individual student needs, Bossley Park High School remains dedicated to fostering excellence and success.

Mission

Bossley Park High School’s vision is to create a school that is well respected in the community for the provision of the best education for all students with a focus on excellence and success in all aspects of learning.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
1,106 (540 girls, 566 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
1,104.9
ICSEA What does this mean?
961 (percentile 29)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
49% / 29% / 17% / 5%
Indigenous students
1%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
87
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
19.5

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Year 7 166
Year 8 190
Year 9 175
Year 10 177
Year 11 202
Year 12 196
Total 1,106

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 1,106 540 566 - 961 87
2024 1,161 546 615 86.9 964 88.7
2023 1,231 585 646 87.6 969 94.5
2022 1,289 598 691 86.8 968 98.1
2021 1,395 655 740 91.1 976 100.6
2020 1,388 660 728 - 977 101.4
2019 1,406 691 715 91 980 102.3
2018 1,445 718 727 91.8 981 103.2
2017 1,430 703 727 92.4 976 102.8
2016 1,451 717 734 93.4 974 103.1
2015 1,479 748 731 92.3 978 104.8
2014 1,484 732 752 93.6 985 104.2
2013 1,489 712 777 93.9 988 105.2
2012 1,490 697 793 93.5 989 104.1
2011 1,464 666 798 93.5 983 105.4
2010 1,448 662 786 - 981 103.1
2009 1,449 664 785 - 1000 103.9
2008 1,437 655 782 - 1000 103.8

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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