# Cumberland High School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 1,173 (2025)
- **Address**: 183 Pennant Hills Road, Carlingford NSW 2118
- **Phone**: (02) 9871 7718
- **Website**: https://cumberland-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: cumberland-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 47754
- **Established**: 1962-01-01

## About

Cumberland High School is a co-educational secondary school located in the northern suburbs of Sydney, fostering an environment of quality education in a caring atmosphere. Guided by core values of Respect, Responsibility and Excellence, the school promotes a vibrant learning culture that empowers students to excel academically while nurturing their personal growth. The school boasts a rich history, including longstanding traditions such as zone sports, multicultural festivals, and a scholarship program funded by the local community, which help cultivate a strong sense of fellowship known as 'the Cumberland spirit'.  

Cumberland High School offers extensive facilities, including a gymnasium, multiple sporting ovals, tennis and basketball courts, drama and performance spaces, and well-resourced classrooms—all fully air-conditioned, thanks to the efforts of the school's Parent and Citizen Association. The academic programs include a Gifted and Talented Program that has seen students consistently achieve outstanding results, with individuals ranked in the top 1% of the state.  

The school is committed to providing a tailored learning experience, utilising technology such as an interactive network linking classrooms to educational institutions worldwide, and a structured learning support program designed to ensure equity in student achievement. Recent expansions in facilities and programs, particularly in music and technology, have further enriched the educational offerings. Notably, Cumberland High School is the proud home of the NSW Millennium Marching Band and regularly showcases its students’ musical and artistic talents through community events and performances.

## Mission

Creating a supportive environment, achieving academic excellence, and nurturing a lifelong love of learning.

Motto: "Quality Education in a Caring Environment"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 1,173 |
| 2024 | 1,122 |
| 2023 | 985 |
| 2022 | 855 |
| 2021 | 801 |
| 2020 | 778 |
| 2019 | 655 |
| 2018 | 617 |
| 2017 | 633 |
| 2016 | 654 |
| 2015 | 622 |
| 2014 | 631 |
| 2013 | 602 |
| 2012 | 603 |
| 2011 | 614 |
| 2010 | 581 |
| 2009 | 580 |
| 2008 | 618 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/47754-cumberland-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.