# Gloucester High School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 309 (2025)
- **Address**: Ravenshaw St, Gloucester NSW 2422
- **Phone**: (02) 6558 1605
- **Website**: https://gloucester-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: gloucester-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49524
- **Established**: 1961-01-01

## About

Gloucester High School is a comprehensive school located in a picturesque setting overlooking the Gloucester River valley. Its central purpose is to create a supportive learning environment that engages students, teachers, and the community in the pursuit of educational excellence. The school implements a range of innovative teaching and learning programs, backed by a dedicated network of welfare staff.

## Educational Programs and Achievements
The school boasts strong NAPLAN results in literacy and numeracy, demonstrating significant growth from Year 7 to Year 9, with outstanding HSC performance, including six students achieving Band 6 and numerous Band 5 results. Gloucester High also integrates school-based traineeships and vocational education training courses into its curriculum, ensuring students are well-prepared for the workforce or further education.

## Community and Extracurricular Activities
As an active participant in the Bucketts Way Community of Schools, Gloucester High shares resources and goals with local primary schools to facilitate smooth transitions for students. The school encourages engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including performing arts, debating, and sports, with access to extensive facilities that support state and national level sporting excellence. Students are also motivated to take part in community events and the Premiers Volunteer Program, fostering interpersonal skills and community involvement.

## Inclusivity and Support
Gloucester High School is committed to inclusivity, providing Individual Learning Plans for students experiencing challenges and Personalised Learning Pathways for Aboriginal students. A comprehensive pastoral care program further supports student wellbeing and development, ensuring a nurturing environment for all students. With a motto of 'strive to excel', Gloucester High School strives to prepare its students for successful futures.

## Mission

At Gloucester High our values of: Care; Achievement; Respect; Effort; and Responsibility are the foundations which underpin high expectations in student performance and outcomes, and the delivery of educational experiences with community support to equip our students for post school pathways and opportunities.

Motto: "strive to excel"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 309 |
| 2024 | 302 |
| 2023 | 316 |
| 2022 | 329 |
| 2021 | 342 |
| 2020 | 360 |
| 2019 | 379 |
| 2018 | 372 |
| 2017 | 339 |
| 2016 | 361 |
| 2015 | 356 |
| 2014 | 355 |
| 2013 | 352 |
| 2012 | 346 |
| 2011 | 337 |
| 2010 | 356 |
| 2009 | 363 |
| 2008 | 412 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49524-gloucester-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.