About the school
Cherrybrook Technology High School was established in 1992 and has gained a reputation as one of the most innovative and successful comprehensive high schools in New South Wales. With a student population of around 2000 and a teaching staff of 127, the school maintains a large administrative and support team, making it a dynamic community of learners. The school is committed to providing a rich, safe, and enjoyable educational environment with a high technology focus.
Academic Excellence
The school offers a wide range of teaching and learning programs and provides an extensive number of extra-curricular activities. Students achieve outstanding results in the Higher School Certificate and other external examinations, showcasing the school's commitment to academic excellence.
Supportive Welfare Network
An important feature of Cherrybrook Technology High School is its welfare network, which strives to support each child as they progress through high school. This network is vital in fostering a nurturing environment conducive to the students' social and academic development.
Community Engagement
As a co-educational institution, the school enjoys strong support from the local community, which reinforces its vision of encouraging participation in cultural and sporting activities. Cherrybrook Technology High School continues to create opportunities for its students to thrive both academically and personally.
Mission
Cherrybrook Technology High School CTHS is a dynamic and innovative educational environment which provides students with the skills to cope in a world of rapid technological advancement. The learning environment is both challenging and supportive as we strive to nurture our students to reach their full potential, academically, socially and culturally.
Location & Catchment Area
- Cherrybrook Technology High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A John Purchase Public School 169 m
- B Cherrybrook Public School 1.3 km
- C Oakhill Drive Public School 1.4 km
- D Pennant Hills High School 2.7 km
- E West Pennant Hills Public School 3.2 km
- F Castle Hill Public School 3.2 km
- G Thornleigh West Public School 3.2 km
- H Pennant Hills Public School 3.3 km
- I Castle Hill High School 3.6 km
- J Glenhaven Public School 3.8 km
- K Dural Public School 3.9 km
- L Samuel Gilbert Public School 4.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 2,098 (952 girls, 1,146 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2,097.4
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1146 (percentile 95)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 2% / 9% / 29% / 59%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 9
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 77%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 134.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 23.2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 347 |
| Year 8 | 348 |
| Year 9 | 380 |
| Year 10 | 366 |
| Year 11 | 329 |
| Year 12 | 328 |
| Total | 2,098 |
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 | 2,098 | 952 | 1,146 | - | 1146 | 134.8 |
| 2024 | 2,058 | 938 | 1,120 | 92.6 | 1144 | 133.3 |
| 2023 | 2,094 | 926 | 1,168 | 92.1 | 1141 | 134.1 |
| 2022 | 2,047 | 905 | 1,142 | 89.7 | 1142 | 131.2 |
| 2021 | 2,005 | 873 | 1,132 | 94.2 | 1140 | 127.9 |
| 2020 | 2,013 | 869 | 1,144 | - | 1137 | 128.9 |
| 2019 | 2,005 | 893 | 1,112 | 93.8 | 1138 | 127.6 |
| 2018 | 1,982 | 895 | 1,087 | 94.4 | 1127 | 127.2 |
| 2017 | 1,935 | 889 | 1,046 | 94.6 | 1135 | 124.2 |
| 2016 | 1,962 | 895 | 1,067 | 94.5 | 1126 | 125.7 |
| 2015 | 2,012 | 944 | 1,068 | 94.4 | 1133 | 129.7 |
| 2014 | 2,003 | 957 | 1,046 | 94.9 | 1129 | 128.6 |
| 2013 | 2,036 | 980 | 1,056 | 94.8 | 1132 | 131.8 |
| 2012 | 2,045 | 969 | 1,076 | 94.1 | 1144 | 131.8 |
| 2011 | 2,037 | 969 | 1,068 | 94.7 | 1146 | 132.3 |
| 2010 | 2,002 | 978 | 1,024 | - | 1146 | 131.5 |
| 2009 | 1,947 | 940 | 1,007 | - | 1193 | 127.1 |
| 2008 | 1,882 | 907 | 975 | - | 1193 | 123.8 |
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.