# Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School

Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School is a NSW government secondary school in Northmead, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 1,239 (2025)
- **Address**: Campbell St, Northmead NSW 2152
- **Phone**: (02) 9630 3793
- **Website**: https://northmead-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: northmead-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 47850
- **Established**: 1959-01-01

## About

Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School is located in Western Sydney, catering to 1,100 students from diverse backgrounds. With a long-standing commitment to nurturing academic, creative, and performing arts skills, the school offers a broad curriculum that includes a Gifted and Talented program, extra-curricular activities, and vocational pathways. The school's pedagogical approach centres on Future-focused education through Project-Based Learning (PBL), fostering crucial skills such as collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity.

## Curriculum and Programs
The school prides itself on its diverse educational offerings, particularly in the Creative and Performing Arts, with specialised programmes in music, drama, dance, and visual arts. These programs are intended to empower students to express their creativity and develop their talents through various performances and exhibitions. Additionally, the school’s High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) program ensures academically advanced students are engaged with tailored learning experiences.

## Community and Extracurricular Activities
Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School embeds social responsibility into its ethos, promoting values such as respect, responsibility, and community. Its extracurricular program encompasses a range of activities including debating, public speaking, and various sports, which support students' teamwork and leadership skills. The school also fosters global perspectives through cultural exchange programs, enriching students' understanding of diversity.

Overall, the school aims to develop the whole child, aligning its focus on academic, physical, mental, and socio-cultural needs, ensuring well-rounded educational outcomes.

## Mission

We offer a high-quality education for Year 7 to Year 12 students, including Performing Arts, HPGE, and a range of other outstanding programs.

Motto: "Nurturing Creativity."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 1,239 |
| 2024 | 1,180 |
| 2023 | 1,148 |
| 2022 | 1,076 |
| 2021 | 1,078 |
| 2020 | 1,103 |
| 2019 | 1,123 |
| 2018 | 1,048 |
| 2017 | 1,023 |
| 2016 | 1,021 |
| 2015 | 1,009 |
| 2014 | 986 |
| 2013 | 964 |
| 2012 | 907 |
| 2011 | 817 |
| 2010 | 772 |
| 2009 | 734 |
| 2008 | 740 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/47850-northmead-creative-and-performing-arts-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.