Holsworthy High School

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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

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%
Indigenous students
6%
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.

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