Holroyd High School

Overview

CRICOS Provider: 00588M School profile: The school is a public comprehensive secondary school with co-education, focusing on creating a living and learning atmosphere of mutual help and care. The school has a small number of people, which is conducive to paying attention to the strengths and development direction of each student. The school curriculum is flexible and innovative, and students can choose minor courses to meet their own interests and needs.

Holroyd High School is a small, comprehensive, co-educational high school, with a focus on successful, high quality learning in a safe, well-disciplined and supportive environment, enabling all students to grow and progress as learners and develop the skills for active citizenship.

The school has an intensive English centre for newly arrived students of language backgrounds other than English and a support unit for students with special needs. 

Description

Horoy Public High School

Year of establishment: 1968
Year opened: Year7 -Year12
School Address: 7 Cumberland Road Greystanes NSW 2145

Total number of students: 550

School motto: Going forward

Geographical environment:

The school is located on the outskirts of the city with pleasant scenery, with an open area and fresh air. There are bus and train lines near the school, making travel very convenient.


School facilities:

Wood and metal technology; commercial kitchens; libraries with internet access; newly built fitness centers; gaming venues, etc.



course features:

1. English as a Second Language (ESL)

2. Selectable languages: French, Arabic

3. Featured activities:

Flexible exam-taking courses; expand and enrich projects;

Leadership project in collaboration with the University of New South Wales;

Career guidance

Fitness and swimming courses;

Band and instrument teaching;

Chess club

Vocational education and training courses, etc.;

4. Student Service Center: Vocational education and training consultation; individual counseling

5. HSC test results: ATAR test with a high score of 90-94 points

Holroyd High School offers a broad flexible, innovative curriculum, with a range of post-compulsory pathways, including academic and vocational pathways, to meet individual student needs and goals. The success of these programs has led to a high rate of enrolment in post-secondary education and training, with an average 40% of students enrolling in university studies. The school has high retention rates, and above state average value-added results in NAPLAN (National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy) tests and the HSC (Higher School Certificate).

Holroyd High School values and celebrates the cultural and linguistic diversity of its students. It is a harmonious and cheerful school fundamental to its positive ethos are the concepts of trust, acceptance, respect and responsibility. Students are encouraged to have high expectations for themselves and the school actively fosters student leadership and engagement. Holroyd High School has a culture of openness, collaboration and participation.