Cranebrook High School

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About the school

Cranebrook High School is a comprehensive Year 7 to Year 12 public school located in Penrith Valley, the traditional country of the Darug people. The school focuses on providing quality education in a caring environment, with over 18% of its student population identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. It prides itself on having a dedicated and experienced staff who emphasise quality teaching and learning, aiming to support each student in achieving both academic and social success.

Educational Programs

Classes and programs at Cranebrook High School are tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students. The curriculum includes a high potential program for academically gifted students, alongside varied opportunities for university preparation, vocational training at TAFE, and work readiness. This comprehensive approach ensures that students with different abilities and interests can thrive.

Community Engagement

Cranebrook High School values the involvement of students, teachers, parents/caregivers, and the wider community. Together, they work to create relevant curricula and extracurricular experiences that foster student well-being and future preparedness. The school collaborates with local organisations and Western Sydney University to enhance student leadership and life skills.

Achievements and Recognition

The school is recognised for excelling in areas such as Aboriginal education, creative and performing arts, sports, and vocational programs. Students have achieved notable success at district, state, and national levels. The school’s commitment is encapsulated in its banner statement: 'meeting the future through caring and learning today'. This philosophy guides their daily practices and fosters a vibrant educational environment.

Mission

At Cranebrook High School, we are committed to providing a supportive and engaging environment that nurtures both academic success and personal growth. Our dedicated teachers and staff work in partnership with students and families to ensure that each young person is challenged to achieve their best and supported to develop confidence, resilience and a lifelong love of learning.

Location & Catchment Area

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
871 (419 girls, 452 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
871
ICSEA What does this mean?
916 (percentile 14)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
58% / 26% / 13% / 4%
Indigenous students
23%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
71.3
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
21.4

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Year 7 171
Year 8 183
Year 9 177
Year 10 151
Year 11 108
Year 12 81
Total 871

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 871 419 452 - 916 71.3
2024 875 436 439 78.5 919 70.6
2023 824 402 422 79.3 915 66.5
2022 778 382 396 74.2 909 66.8
2021 803 400 403 80.6 915 65.1
2020 800 404 396 - 915 63.7
2019 781 393 388 80.3 915 62.2
2018 739 387 352 82.1 916 62.2
2017 727 386 341 83.9 908 62.2
2016 715 371 344 81.6 913 61.8
2015 758 386 372 81.5 918 63.7
2014 781 375 406 82.2 915 64.3
2013 817 395 422 84.6 923 66.7
2012 824 396 428 84.7 913 64.8
2011 858 426 432 85 913 67.7
2010 850 426 424 - 914 65.1
2009 813 421 392 - 930 65
2008 826 428 398 - 930 64.2

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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