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
- Bossley Park High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Governor Philip King Public School 467 m
- B Edensor Park Public School 1.2 km
- C Prairievale Public School 1.5 km
- D St Johns Park High School 1.6 km
- E Bossley Park Public School 1.6 km
- F Bonnyrigg Heights Public School 2.2 km
- G Bonnyrigg Public School 2.2 km
- H Prairiewood High School 2.7 km
- I St Johns Park Public School 2.9 km
- J Cecil Hills Public School 2.9 km
- K Bonnyrigg High School 3.1 km
- L William Stimson Public School 3.3 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 139
- Indigenous students
- 1%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 81%
- 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.