The Ponds High School

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About the school

The Ponds High School is a coeducational school located in The Ponds, Sydney's north-west, established in 2015. With a student population of approximately 2400 from Years 7 to 12, it shares its site with Riverbank Public School and is recognised as a STEM leader in Western Sydney. The school advocates for a comprehensive and expansive curriculum, which includes a robust welfare approach, support for creative and performing arts, and achievements in various sporting activities.

Academic Excellence

The Ponds High School is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and challenging students to achieve their full potential. The curriculum is designed to inspire and engage students, offering High Potential and Gifted Education classes and support units. The school promotes a diverse and culturally inclusive environment, with around 69% of students from non-English speaking backgrounds.

Extracurricular Activities

Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, from sports to the arts, allowing them to cultivate their skills and interests beyond the classroom. The emphasis on a holistic education ensures that every student feels supported in their personal growth and academic journey.

Community Engagement

The school values strong community links, working collaboratively with local organisations and educational entities. It also incorporates values of public education, focusing on the principles of being Positive, Prepared, Productive, Prompt, and Polite, reinforcing the behaviours of successful learners. The Ponds High School offers a welcoming environment where students from all backgrounds can thrive.

Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

The Ponds High School is committed to providing a high quality education which recognises the cultural diversity of the community. Every student will be challenged to achieve academic excellence by becoming responsible learners with a strong sense of belonging to the school.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
2,321 (1,112 girls, 1,209 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
2,318
ICSEA What does this mean?
1118 (percentile 89)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
5% / 14% / 32% / 49%
Indigenous students
1%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
152.3
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
26.6

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Year 7 422
Year 8 410
Year 9 424
Year 10 402
Year 11 344
Year 12 319
Total 2,321

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 2,321 1,112 1,209 - 1118 152.3
2024 2,209 1,049 1,160 89.2 1110 144.2
2023 2,059 978 1,081 89.6 1100 135.3
2022 1,949 936 1,013 86.9 1093 127.9
2021 1,851 884 967 90.9 1084 123
2020 1,769 849 920 - 1081 116.6
2019 1,440 673 767 90.8 1077 93.8
2018 1,113 531 582 91.9 1070 71.1
2017 811 385 426 94.3 1065 52.6
2016 463 236 227 93.8 1058 33.2
2015 193 96 97 95.7 1054 18.6

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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