# Punchbowl Boys High School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Boys
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 472 (2025)
- **Address**: Kelly St, Punchbowl NSW 2196
- **Phone**: (02) 9708 6122
- **Website**: https://punchbowlb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: punchbowlb-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 46341
- **Established**: 1955-01-01

## About

Punchbowl Boys' High School is a comprehensive boys high school located in Punchbowl, catering to a vibrant and culturally diverse student population. With the school's vision, "Dream more, Learn more, Do more and Be more," it aims to provide opportunities that spark curiosity, promote critical thinking, and support excellence in academic, personal, creative, and sporting pursuits. The school is recognised as a leader in boys' education, having deployed successful intensive literacy and numeracy programs that significantly enhance student learning outcomes. 

A systematic approach to professional learning for teachers ensures a highly engaging and creative environment. The school has garnered various awards, including a National Literacy and Numeracy Award and community accolades.  
Punchbowl Boys' High School offers a wide curriculum, leading a high percentage of graduates to pursue university degrees or equivalent paths. The dedicated staff provide numerous extracurricular activities, including outdoor education, drama, music, film, health and fitness classes, and clubs focused on computing and coding. The school's commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals is evident in its focus on empowering students to graduate as adaptive, resilient, empathetic, and creative citizens of the world. 

With facilities designed to enhance learning, such as state-of-the-art classrooms, the school creates a supportive environment for all learners, aiming to instil confidence and responsibility in its students as they prepare for their futures.

## Mission

At Punchbowl Boys High School, we empower our students to reach their full potential through a commitment to academic excellence, personal development, and future readiness. Our dedicated staff provide students with high-quality education, a wide range of programs, and personalised support.

Motto: "Facta Non Verba - Deeds Not Words"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 472 |
| 2024 | 440 |
| 2023 | 452 |
| 2022 | 433 |
| 2021 | 460 |
| 2020 | 479 |
| 2019 | 499 |
| 2018 | 484 |
| 2017 | 497 |
| 2016 | 490 |
| 2015 | 479 |
| 2014 | 456 |
| 2013 | 419 |
| 2012 | 391 |
| 2011 | 395 |
| 2010 | 386 |
| 2009 | 367 |
| 2008 | 367 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/46341-punchbowl-boys-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.