# Colyton High School

Colyton High School is a NSW government secondary school in St Marys, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 765 (2025)
- **Address**: 37-53 Carpenter St, St Marys NSW 2760
- **Phone**: (02) 9623 2789
- **Website**: https://colyton-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/
- **Email**: colyton-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 46353
- **Established**: 1967-01-01

## About

Colyton High School is a comprehensive high school located in Western Sydney, catering to students from Year 7 to Year 12. Known for fostering a community that builds pathways to success, the school promotes core values based on Positive Behaviour for Learning: Safe, Motivated, Attend, Respect, and Tolerate (SMART). The curriculum is diverse, focusing on quality teaching and integrating technology across all key learning areas. This includes extensive career pathways and Vocational Education courses, with a notable Trade facility for Construction, enabling students to pursue the Higher School Certificate alongside industry-specific certifications.

In a supportive environment, students have opportunities to engage in gifted and talented programs, sporting activities, and the performing arts. Colyton High School's students have achieved notable success in competitions such as the Rock Eisteddfod and have been actively involved in local showcases, including the School's Spectacular. The school strongly emphasises student leadership through its Student Representative Council and engages students in volunteering and service learning programs, reinforcing its connection to the local community.

Being part of the Colyton Learning Community, the school collaborates closely with partner primary schools, focusing on improved literacy, numeracy, science, and environmental education. Additionally, Aboriginal Education programs are integral to the school’s offerings, focusing on mentoring and fostering strong parental involvement. To support a healthy and inclusive learning atmosphere, the school also offers extensive wellbeing programs and transition initiatives aimed at preparing students for future employment or further education.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today! Enrol now

Motto: "We foster a supportive environment that enables every child to thrive."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 765 |
| 2024 | 749 |
| 2023 | 723 |
| 2022 | 825 |
| 2021 | 850 |
| 2020 | 770 |
| 2019 | 730 |
| 2018 | 684 |
| 2017 | 677 |
| 2016 | 706 |
| 2015 | 703 |
| 2014 | 713 |
| 2013 | 735 |
| 2012 | 786 |
| 2011 | 821 |
| 2010 | 823 |
| 2009 | 838 |
| 2008 | 867 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/46353-colyton-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.