About the school
Sarah Redfern High School is a comprehensive high school located in South Western Sydney, catering to approximately 662 students, with a noteworthy 64% coming from non-English speaking backgrounds and 9% identifying as Aboriginal. The school has recently revitalised its management and executive structure, leading to successful middle schooling strategies that have significantly improved student learning outcomes.
Educational Initiatives and Curriculum
The school offers a diverse and innovative curriculum across all stages of learning. It is committed to implementing effective changes and teamwork to refine its broad and differentiated curriculum. The focus on progressive welfare practices and quality professional learning ensures that the students excel in their educational journeys. Sarah Redfern High School places a high priority on fostering values such as Respect, Responsibility, and Learning, essential for shaping well-rounded individuals.
The campus is constantly evolving to meet high potential and gifted education (HPGE) needs, with substantial investments being made for facility upgrades to enhance educational opportunities. Furthermore, the school integrates various innovative initiatives, focused on augmenting student engagement and achievement.
Community and Support
Recognising the importance of collaboration, the school maintains strong partnerships with families and the community, ensuring every student feels safe, included, and supported throughout their educational experience. As they move through their academic careers, students are encouraged to embrace challenges and realise their potential in a nurturing environment.
Mission
Sarah Redfern High School believes that learning empowers each individual to achieve their greatest potential. We are committed to inspiring students to achieve the highest standards of intellectual and personal development.
Location & Catchment Area
- Sarah Redfern High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Sarah Redfern Public School 97 m
- B Passfield Park School 325 m
- C Minto Public School 487 m
- D The Grange Public School 796 m
- E Campbellfield Public School 1.3 km
- F St Andrews Public School 1.9 km
- G Sackville Street Public School 2.1 km
- H Leumeah Public School 2.7 km
- I Ingleburn High School 3.1 km
- J Leumeah High School 3.1 km
- K Robert Townson Public School 3.2 km
- L Ingleburn Public School 3.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 652 (316 girls, 336 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 652
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 967 (percentile 32)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 46% / 26% / 20% / 8%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 120
- Indigenous students
- 8%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 67%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 62.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 18.3
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 132 |
| Year 8 | 125 |
| Year 9 | 112 |
| Year 10 | 108 |
| Year 11 | 85 |
| Year 12 | 90 |
| Total | 652 |
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 | 652 | 316 | 336 | - | 967 | 62.7 |
| 2024 | 663 | 306 | 357 | 79.7 | 954 | 58.3 |
| 2023 | 667 | 305 | 362 | 81.1 | 941 | 59 |
| 2022 | 651 | 302 | 349 | 81.1 | 932 | 58.3 |
| 2021 | 655 | 310 | 345 | 85.5 | 946 | 58.1 |
| 2020 | 670 | 326 | 344 | - | 942 | 58.7 |
| 2019 | 636 | 308 | 328 | 88.4 | 943 | 58 |
| 2018 | 593 | 293 | 300 | 89.1 | 929 | 55.4 |
| 2017 | 608 | 310 | 298 | 89.9 | 933 | 55.1 |
| 2016 | 547 | 264 | 283 | 94 | 920 | 51.7 |
| 2015 | 502 | 247 | 255 | 90.3 | 913 | 49.3 |
| 2014 | 475 | 232 | 243 | 90.4 | 903 | 48.4 |
| 2013 | 464 | 241 | 223 | 91 | 909 | 47.4 |
| 2012 | 467 | 248 | 219 | 87.3 | 913 | 47.4 |
| 2011 | 437 | 230 | 207 | 85.9 | 912 | 46.3 |
| 2010 | 460 | 237 | 223 | - | 908 | 46.5 |
| 2009 | 475 | 226 | 249 | - | 886 | 49.8 |
| 2008 | 460 | 232 | 228 | - | 886 | 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.