# Mitchell High School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 876 (2025)
- **Address**: 52 Keyworth Drive, Blacktown NSW 2148
- **Phone**: (02) 9622 8926
- **Website**: https://mitchell-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: mitchell-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 47837
- **Established**: 1964-05-01

## About

Mitchell High School is a large public comprehensive secondary school located in the Western Suburbs of Sydney, at Blacktown. The school boasts a multicultural population, with 52% of students coming from 46 language backgrounds other than English, and over 10% with a refugee background. It fosters a caring environment encouraging students to uphold a tradition of striving for excellence, with high personal standards expected in academics, behaviour, and appearance. 

The school has a strong academic reputation, catering to local enrolments but also attracting many out-of-area students, leading to waiting lists in each year. Its curriculum is broad and enhanced by technology, with special provisions in place for high achievers, students facing learning difficulties, and those in the English as a Second Language or dialect (EAL/D) programs. Mitchell High School offers various pathways, including an academic route to university with a high success rate, TAFE pathways, apprenticeships, and traineeships. 

The school actively promotes extracurricular participation, with strong student leadership and a history of engagement in cultural and sporting activities. Additionally, it has established international links with sister schools in countries like the USA, Germany, Switzerland, China, Japan, and Korea. The supportive community, including the Parents & Citizens Association and School Council, plays a crucial role in the school's positive culture.

## Mission

Mitchell High School inspires every student to do their best and strive for excellence and is committed to helping each student reach their full potential. Our learning experiences are tailored to meet the unique needs and abilities of each student.

Motto: "Inspire."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 876 |
| 2024 | 885 |
| 2023 | 900 |
| 2022 | 897 |
| 2021 | 975 |
| 2020 | 1,001 |
| 2019 | 976 |
| 2018 | 936 |
| 2017 | 963 |
| 2016 | 981 |
| 2015 | 992 |
| 2014 | 992 |
| 2013 | 1,015 |
| 2012 | 1,040 |
| 2011 | 1,020 |
| 2010 | 1,046 |
| 2009 | 1,081 |
| 2008 | 1,050 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/47837-mitchell-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.