Enrolment at this school is not organised by year levels.
About the school
William Rose School (WRS) is located in Seven Hills, Western Sydney, and is dedicated to supporting students with additional needs. The school provides high-quality education for students K–12, with 58% of the student population requiring support in the form of English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD). WRS focuses on creating Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) in collaboration with parents and carers, promoting the emotional and social wellbeing of students to ensure successful transitions within the community.
Student Support
The school caters to students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, as well as those with vision impairments, hearing loss, and complex behaviours. Professional development for teachers is a cornerstone of the school's strategic plan, ensuring that educators are well-equipped to meet the individual needs of their students through tailored programming and quality teaching strategies.
Community Partnerships
William Rose School has built strong partnerships with local organisations and networks, including the Blacktown Learning Community (BLC) and the Special Education Principals’ and Leaders’ Association (SEPLA). These partnerships enhance the learning environment, providing access to services and therapy that improve students' quality of life.
The recent upgrade of school facilities has created a permanent, custom-designed learning environment that allows students to reach their full potential. WRS embodies a welcoming, respectful, and safe environment where communication is central to learning.
Mission
William Rose School is a School for Specific Purposes that caters for the educational needs of students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. We cater for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Many of our students also have an additional diagnosis - autism, hearing, vision, and/or physical.
Location & Catchment Area
- William Rose School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Seven Hills Public School 104 m
- B Seven Hills High School 985 m
- C Lalor Park Public School 1.1 km
- D Vardys Road Public School 1.4 km
- E The Meadows Public School 1.4 km
- F The Hills Sports High School 1.5 km
- G Seven Hills West Public School 1.5 km
- H Bert Oldfield Public School 1.5 km
- I Seven Hills North Public School 1.9 km
- J Lynwood Park Public School 1.9 km
- K Blacktown Boys High School 2.4 km
- L Coreen School 2.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 86 (16 girls, 70 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 86
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1009 (percentile 51)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 32% / 24% / 23% / 21%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 90
- Indigenous students
- 8%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 75%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 24.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 19.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Primary ungraded | 39 |
| Secondary ungraded | 47 |
| Total | 86 |
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 | 86 | 16 | 70 | - | 1009 | 24.6 |
| 2024 | 86 | 18 | 68 | 76.5 | 1007 | 24.3 |
| 2023 | 88 | 17 | 71 | 81 | 998 | 23.4 |
| 2022 | 83 | 16 | 67 | 82.9 | 981 | 23.3 |
| 2021 | 83 | 17 | 66 | 84.8 | 996 | 23.1 |
| 2020 | 83 | 20 | 63 | - | 993 | 23.1 |
| 2019 | 83 | 21 | 62 | - | 988 | 22 |
| 2018 | 84 | 23 | 61 | - | 981 | 22.1 |
| 2017 | 83 | 25 | 58 | - | - | 21.9 |
| 2016 | 84 | 27 | 57 | - | - | 21.8 |
| 2015 | 79 | 25 | 54 | - | - | 21.6 |
| 2014 | 62 | 24 | 38 | - | - | 18.4 |
| 2013 | 64 | 23 | 41 | - | - | 18.4 |
| 2012 | 66 | 23 | 43 | - | - | 18.4 |
| 2011 | 65 | 22 | 43 | - | - | 18.8 |
| 2010 | 67 | 23 | 44 | - | - | 19.4 |
| 2009 | 67 | 23 | 44 | - | 1000 | 19.4 |
| 2008 | 60 | 22 | 38 | - | 1000 | 18 |
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.