Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design
Designing Futures
About the school
Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design is the first visual arts and design specialist school in New South Wales, providing education for students from Years 7 to 12. The school offers a comprehensive education program along with a specialised visual arts and design selective stream for those interested in pursuing these fields. With access to specialist facilities and partnerships with prominent institutions like the National Art School, the College of Fine Arts at NSW University, and the Sydney College of Fine Arts, students benefit from a rich learning environment that encourages creativity and academic achievement.
The school’s vision is to cultivate a culture of innovation while empowering students to become autonomous and resilient lifelong learners. Dulwich High School employs a strategic plan focused on enhancing teaching practices, fostering a unique learning environment, and guiding students toward social confidence and active citizenship. Additionally, the school supports various extra-curricular activities and offers tailored learning support to cater to diverse student needs.
Dulwich High School prides itself on its commitment to inclusivity, providing an environment where all students feel safe, respected, and valued. Their goal is to develop well-rounded citizens equipped for future challenges. The Principal, Mr Lance Raskall, highlights the school's dedication to nurturing each student's abilities across a wide spectrum of visual arts and design disciplines, thereby setting them on a path towards successful future endeavours.
Location & Catchment Area
- Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Dulwich Hill Public School 485 m
- B Lewisham Public School 708 m
- C Wilkins Public School 970 m
- D Marrickville High School 1.0 km
- E Petersham Public School 1.1 km
- F NSW School of Languages 1.1 km
- G Marrickville West Public School 1.2 km
- H Summer Hill Public School 1.2 km
- I Yeo Park Infants School 1.4 km
- J Edgeware School 1.6 km
- K Marrickville Public School 1.7 km
- L Fort Street High School 1.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 804 (443 girls, 361 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 803.6
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1092 (percentile 82)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 9% / 21% / 32% / 39%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 35
- Indigenous students
- 3%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 36%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 61.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 14.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 118 |
| Year 8 | 127 |
| Year 9 | 162 |
| Year 10 | 149 |
| Year 11 | 124 |
| Year 12 | 124 |
| Total | 804 |
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 | 804 | 443 | 361 | - | 1092 | 61.4 |
| 2024 | 830 | 445 | 385 | 87 | 1088 | 65.3 |
| 2023 | 879 | 454 | 425 | 84.7 | 1085 | 64.8 |
| 2022 | 895 | 433 | 462 | 83.9 | 1075 | 66.3 |
| 2021 | 887 | 417 | 470 | 89 | 1072 | 65.9 |
| 2020 | 894 | 412 | 482 | - | 1069 | 66 |
| 2019 | 850 | 378 | 472 | 90.9 | 1066 | 64.3 |
| 2018 | 808 | 355 | 453 | 91.2 | 1060 | 62.4 |
| 2017 | 784 | 352 | 432 | 91.8 | 1047 | 59 |
| 2016 | 700 | 301 | 399 | 92.1 | 1052 | 55.8 |
| 2015 | 675 | 285 | 390 | 91.1 | 1047 | 53.1 |
| 2014 | 634 | 274 | 360 | 92.1 | 1055 | 51.6 |
| 2013 | 609 | 261 | 348 | 90.1 | 1059 | 51.1 |
| 2012 | 627 | 278 | 349 | 89.8 | 1069 | 51.7 |
| 2011 | 611 | 279 | 332 | 90.1 | 1062 | 51.1 |
| 2010 | 602 | 282 | 320 | - | 1059 | 50.5 |
| 2009 | 548 | 265 | 283 | - | 1060 | 48.3 |
| 2008 | 520 | 250 | 270 | - | 1060 | 47.2 |
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.