Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus
Campus of Sydney Secondary College
Quality, Opportunity, Diversity.
About the school
Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus is the senior campus of Sydney Secondary College, offering a vibrant and inclusive education for Year 11 to Year 12 students. Located in Glebe, the school embraces quality, opportunity, and diversity, catering to both academically selective and comprehensive students, alongside providing support classes for students with disabilities.
Quality Education
The school prides itself on fostering a learning environment enriched by innovative teaching and strong welfare initiatives. The commitment to high academic standards is reflected in the institution's tradition of excellence, particularly in creative and performing arts as well as vocational education. Blackwattle Bay Campus also boasts an award-winning instrumental music program with various bands and ensembles.
Student Engagement
Active student involvement in social and cultural activities is a hallmark of the campus culture. The College Sport Program encourages all students to participate and excel in sporting activities, creating a well-rounded educational experience.
Supportive Learning Environment
Supporting lifelong learning and personal development, the school aims to equip students with the skills to be positive contributors to society. This includes developing their resilience, communication abilities, and respect for diversity, as well as advocating for social justice. The strong support for individual learning needs ensures that every student can thrive and discover their passions through tailored learning pathways. Families are encouraged to engage with the learning and wellbeing support teams who co-design learning plans for each student.
Overall, Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus celebrates diversity and nurtures each student's potential, preparing them for a dynamic world.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Part of Sydney Secondary College
One of 3 campuses that make up this college:
-
Balmain Campus
- 7-10
- Co-ed
- Partially Selective
-
Leichhardt Campus
- 7-10
- Co-ed
- Partially Selective
Location & Catchment Area
- Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Connected campus: Balmain Campus 2.5 km
- B Connected campus: Leichhardt Campus 2.8 km
- C Ultimo Public School 726 m
- D Glebe Public School 980 m
- E Forest Lodge Public School 1000 m
- F Annandale North Public School 1.6 km
- G Royal Prince Alfred Hospital School 1.7 km
- H Bridge Road School 1.8 km
- I Balmain Public School 1.8 km
- J Newtown North Public School 1.9 km
- K Darlington Public School 1.9 km
- L Annandale Public School 2.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 798 (354 girls, 444 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 786.9
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1094 (percentile 83)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 9% / 19% / 31% / 41%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 31
- Indigenous students
- 3%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 40%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 66.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 17.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 11 | 419 |
| Year 12 | 379 |
| Total | 798 |
Year by year
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 798 | 354 | 444 | 1094 | 66.9 |
| 2024 | 805 | 345 | 460 | 1102 | 66.7 |
| 2023 | 781 | 313 | 468 | 1100 | 66.1 |
| 2022 | 749 | 296 | 453 | 1094 | 63.6 |
| 2021 | 774 | 304 | 470 | 1084 | 64.3 |
| 2020 | 804 | 310 | 494 | 1081 | 65.5 |
| 2019 | 777 | 275 | 502 | 1084 | 64.7 |
| 2018 | 719 | 277 | 442 | 1082 | 61 |
| 2017 | 673 | 257 | 416 | - | 58.6 |
| 2016 | 642 | 251 | 391 | - | 55.8 |
| 2015 | 638 | 252 | 386 | - | 55.2 |
| 2014 | 623 | 256 | 367 | - | 56.3 |
| 2013 | 640 | 255 | 385 | - | 55.5 |
| 2012 | 629 | 243 | 386 | 1098 | 54.7 |
| 2011 | 612 | 241 | 371 | 1089 | 53.8 |
| 2010 | 628 | 263 | 365 | 1097 | 55.6 |
| 2009 | 592 | 241 | 351 | 1107 | 54.6 |
| 2008 | 567 | 207 | 360 | 1107 | 52.8 |