About the school
Holsworthy High School is a comprehensive co-educational school located in Sydney's South West, serving students from Year 7 to Year 12. The school prides itself on fostering a friendly and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their actions and pursue their passions. With a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, Holsworthy High School provides a solid educational foundation while offering a diverse curriculum that caters to all interests and abilities.
Educational Approach
The school acknowledges the unique qualities of its students, approximately 25% of whom come from families in the Defence Forces, resulting in a transient student population. To support their learning journeys, Holsworthy High School implements strong discipline and welfare policies, emphasising student empowerment and responsibility. The school offers a range of subjects as well as enrichment classes for younger students, alongside a variety of extra-curricular activities, including sports, public speaking, and creative arts, to help students discover and develop their talents.
Community Involvement
Community engagement is a priority at Holsworthy High School, with active participation from parents through the Parents and Citizens (P&C) Association. The school maintains strong partnerships with local primary schools—Holsworthy Public School, Hammondville Public School, and Wattle Grove Public School—to support smooth transitions into secondary education. The school's commitment to student welfare is enhanced by dedicated staff, including specialists in learning support and wellbeing, ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed.
Holsworthy High School's inclusive philosophy and commitment to educational excellence make it an ideal place for students to learn, grow, and thrive.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Holsworthy High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Holsworthy Public School 131 m
- B Hammondville Public School 940 m
- C Wattle Grove Public School 1.4 km
- D Nuwarra Public School 2.5 km
- E Milperra Public School 2.9 km
- F Newbridge Heights Public School 3.3 km
- G Moorebank High School 3.4 km
- H East Hills Girls Technology High School 3.7 km
- I East Hills Public School 3.7 km
- J East Hills Boys High School 3.9 km
- K Casula Public School 4.2 km
- L Liverpool Public School 4.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 693 (340 girls, 353 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 693
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1000 (percentile 47)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 32% / 34% / 23% / 10%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 98
- Indigenous students
- 6%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 39%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 58
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 14.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 156 |
| Year 8 | 130 |
| Year 9 | 120 |
| Year 10 | 119 |
| Year 11 | 96 |
| Year 12 | 72 |
| Total | 693 |
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 | 693 | 340 | 353 | - | 1000 | 58 |
| 2024 | 649 | 324 | 325 | 87 | 990 | 54.2 |
| 2023 | 624 | 312 | 312 | 87 | 990 | 52.9 |
| 2022 | 614 | 307 | 307 | 82.7 | 984 | 53.4 |
| 2021 | 589 | 285 | 304 | 86.6 | 988 | 51.2 |
| 2020 | 587 | 282 | 305 | - | 989 | 48.8 |
| 2019 | 579 | 276 | 303 | 87.2 | 991 | 48.8 |
| 2018 | 633 | 303 | 330 | 89.7 | 986 | 51.5 |
| 2017 | 665 | 317 | 348 | 88.4 | 986 | 51.5 |
| 2016 | 684 | 316 | 368 | 89.7 | 985 | 52.7 |
| 2015 | 703 | 338 | 365 | 88.5 | 991 | 54.1 |
| 2014 | 713 | 350 | 363 | 90.7 | 987 | 53.7 |
| 2013 | 661 | 315 | 346 | 90.2 | 992 | 51.4 |
| 2012 | 679 | 305 | 374 | 89.3 | 986 | 51.9 |
| 2011 | 696 | 309 | 387 | 89.6 | 986 | 54 |
| 2010 | 699 | 309 | 390 | - | 985 | 52.6 |
| 2009 | 718 | 320 | 398 | - | 1034 | 54.5 |
| 2008 | 716 | 321 | 395 | - | 1034 | 53.3 |
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.