Glenwood High School

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About the school

Glenwood High School opened in 2005 and is a large comprehensive, co-educational secondary school located in Sydney's North West sector. It provides exceptional educational opportunities for all Years 7-12 students in a challenging, inclusive, and quality learning environment. Through a culture of thinking and learning, students develop a sense of responsibility for their own education, which benefits them throughout their lives.

Academic Excellence

Students at Glenwood High School are motivated by a broad and innovative curriculum that values them as individuals. Academic programs offer relevant intellectual stimuli through contemporary delivery methods catering to the needs of 21st-century learners. The school emphasises the use of Information Communication Technologies, empowering students to interact with information and critically assess their knowledge of the modern world.

Values and Behaviour

An unwavering focus on teaching values underpins the school's philosophy, fostering respect for oneself and others. Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their behaviour and work collaboratively with peers. High expectations for effort and conduct enable students to reach their full academic potential while developing into responsible citizens.

Supportive Community

Glenwood High School prides itself on ensuring that every student is known, valued, and cared for, believing that good relationships enhance communication and learning. The school actively collaborates with parents and the broader community through forums and flexible communication channels to support students' educational journeys. The dedicated staff foster a nurturing environment that recognises and celebrates achievements in academic, cultural, and sporting fields.

Mission

Glenwood High School's mission is to empower students to become successful, creative learners, who will confidently assume the role of active global citizens.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
1,507 (723 girls, 784 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
1,506.2
ICSEA What does this mean?
1090 (percentile 81)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
11% / 20% / 33% / 37%
Indigenous students
1%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
107
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
21.6

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Year 7 316
Year 8 243
Year 9 274
Year 10 226
Year 11 234
Year 12 214
Total 1,507

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 1,507 723 784 - 1090 107
2024 1,414 671 743 89.5 1082 99.4
2023 1,413 669 744 89.4 1078 99.8
2022 1,363 666 697 87.9 1074 94.8
2021 1,409 687 722 92.1 1066 97.6
2020 1,403 689 714 - 1064 97.6
2019 1,426 694 732 93.2 1062 98.9
2018 1,471 695 776 93.8 1060 100.3
2017 1,475 702 773 93.6 1052 100.9
2016 1,496 708 788 93.5 1049 99.9
2015 1,487 689 798 93.2 1048 100.6
2014 1,549 725 824 93.2 1050 104.3
2013 1,496 695 801 93.1 1051 102.5
2012 1,465 698 767 92.1 1056 100.1
2011 1,429 677 752 92.7 1057 96.8
2010 1,341 645 696 - 1060 90.3
2009 1,201 572 629 - 1092 82.4
2008 955 454 501 - 1092 66.5

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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