# Blakehurst High School

Blakehurst High School is a NSW government secondary school in Blakehurst, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 1,013 (2025)
- **Address**: 270a Woniora Rd, Blakehurst NSW 2221
- **Phone**: (02) 9546 3281
- **Website**: https://blakehurst-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: blakehurst-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 44403
- **Established**: 1960-01-01

## About

Blakehurst High School serves as an inclusive, co-educational comprehensive high school in the local community. Recognised for its specialist languages status, the school prides itself on fostering a harmonious environment that welcomes students of all abilities. Annually, the school community reflects on collaboratively developed values that are encapsulated in the 'Respect and Responsibility' charter. This ensures quality learning and empowers students to take responsibility for their education and behaviour.

Students at Blakehurst High School primarily come from various local primary feeder schools, including Baldface, Blakehurst, and Hurstville, with a growing number seeking enrolment from outside the area due to the school's reputation for academic excellence. The school marks itself as one of the top-performing comprehensive high schools in the Sydney Region, particularly noted for impressive HSC results and sporting achievements, having been named Zone Girls Sports Champions for eight consecutive years.

Additionally, Blakehurst High School acts as a 'lighthouse' for student wellbeing, providing numerous leadership opportunities, including a proactive Student Representative Council (SRC) and Prefect body. The school also organises biannual overseas excursions, enriching the experience for its language students. With a solid commitment to professional development among the staff and parental involvement, Blakehurst High School continually strives for improvement, aiming to cultivate a positive, supportive educational environment.

## Mission

At Blakehurst High School, we inspire students to excel as critical learners, thinkers and champions of diversity, who have a positive impact on their world. Our purpose is to ensure students grow in their learning through data and evidence informed practice.

Motto: "Nihil Sine Labore - Nothing Without Hard Work!"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 1,013 |
| 2024 | 1,014 |
| 2023 | 1,027 |
| 2022 | 1,032 |
| 2021 | 1,039 |
| 2020 | 1,061 |
| 2019 | 1,083 |
| 2018 | 1,113 |
| 2017 | 1,116 |
| 2016 | 1,138 |
| 2015 | 1,108 |
| 2014 | 1,101 |
| 2013 | 1,098 |
| 2012 | 1,077 |
| 2011 | 1,104 |
| 2010 | 1,137 |
| 2009 | 1,123 |
| 2008 | 1,101 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/44403-blakehurst-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.