About the school
Robert Townson High School is a comprehensive, coeducational 7-12 high school located in Raby, serving the communities of Raby and St Andrews in the City of Campbelltown. The school is dedicated to fostering a safe and secure environment, ensuring that students can excel academically, socially, and culturally. With a strong commitment to maintaining high standards of student behaviour and uniformity, it promotes a positive school culture.
One of the unique features of Robert Townson High School is its specialist unit for students with hearing disabilities, which is integrated into the mainstream school environment. The school prioritises understanding and inclusivity, promoting positive interactions among all students. Recognised for its contributions to the Mind Matters program, the school actively supports student and staff wellbeing through comprehensive welfare programs.
The curriculum is diverse, offering traditional subjects alongside vocational education and training (VET) frameworks and TVET courses. The school supports student engagement in traineeships and apprenticeships, demonstrating its commitment to preparing students for future careers. Through partnerships with local primary schools, the transition to high school is made seamless for new students.
Robert Townson High School also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities including gifted programs, debating, public speaking, and various sports. Students at the school have consistently shown excellence in sports such as rugby league, football, and hockey. Furthermore, the school is engaged in wellness initiatives like the Eat It, Work It, Move Program, promoting healthy lifestyles among its staff and students.
Mission
Robert Townson High School offers a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where every student is encouraged to explore their potential and make real progress. With a strong focus on wellbeing and support, you’ll find yourself growing as a safe, respectful learner and part of a community that genuinely values your success and future.
Location & Catchment Area
- Robert Townson High School
Catchment zones
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Robert Townson Public School 125 m
- B Kearns Public School 1.4 km
- C St Andrews Public School 1.5 km
- D Eschol Park Public School 1.6 km
- E Eagle Vale Sports High School 3.0 km
- F Minto Public School 3.2 km
- G Passfield Park School 3.2 km
- H Claymore Public School 3.2 km
- I Sarah Redfern High School 3.3 km
- J Sarah Redfern Public School 3.3 km
- K Denham Court Public School 3.7 km
- L Gregory Hills Public School 3.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 742 (361 girls, 381 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 741.8
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 963 (percentile 30)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 48% / 30% / 17% / 6%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 121
- Indigenous students
- 8%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 63%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 62.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 14.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 135 |
| Year 8 | 146 |
| Year 9 | 141 |
| Year 10 | 127 |
| Year 11 | 97 |
| Year 12 | 96 |
| Total | 742 |
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 | 742 | 361 | 381 | - | 963 | 62.1 |
| 2024 | 776 | 371 | 405 | 79.6 | 959 | 64.3 |
| 2023 | 771 | 371 | 400 | 81.9 | 956 | 63.4 |
| 2022 | 753 | 368 | 385 | 79.9 | 956 | 63.1 |
| 2021 | 756 | 366 | 390 | 86.5 | 952 | 63.5 |
| 2020 | 760 | 368 | 392 | - | 951 | 63.6 |
| 2019 | 739 | 367 | 372 | 89.2 | 951 | 59.3 |
| 2018 | 727 | 358 | 369 | 87.1 | 954 | 58.4 |
| 2017 | 759 | 369 | 390 | 87.9 | 950 | 61.1 |
| 2016 | 794 | 397 | 397 | 88.6 | 952 | 63.8 |
| 2015 | 822 | 407 | 415 | 89.9 | 953 | 64.7 |
| 2014 | 831 | 406 | 425 | 89.8 | 956 | 64.9 |
| 2013 | 896 | 434 | 462 | 90.4 | 953 | 64.7 |
| 2012 | 879 | 434 | 445 | 90.3 | 958 | 65.1 |
| 2011 | 879 | 438 | 441 | 89.5 | 957 | 65.9 |
| 2010 | 895 | 443 | 452 | - | 957 | 65.9 |
| 2009 | 903 | 444 | 459 | - | 977 | 64.5 |
| 2008 | 901 | 441 | 460 | - | 977 | 65.3 |
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.