# Picton High School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 1,182 (2025)
- **Address**: 480 Argyle St, Picton NSW 2571
- **Phone**: (02) 4677 1242
- **Website**: https://picton-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: picton-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50230
- **Established**: 1958-01-01

## About

Picton High School is a co-educational comprehensive school established in 1958, located in a semi-rural area. The school serves a growing community and has established strong ties with local primary schools. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and sports, Picton High School employs an innovative approach to curriculum delivery, offering extensive student welfare and learning support programs. 

## Facilities
Picton High School is equipped with modern facilities including a Trade Training School, Trade Training Centre, multi-purpose hall, and well-resourced science laboratories. Additionally, it boasts a well-equipped library and established facilities for photography, information technology, drama, dance, and creative arts.

## Community Engagement
The school actively collaborates with the local community and works to ensure that all students feel safe and included. This commitment is reflected in their supportive environment that prioritises personal growth and academic achievement. Staff and teachers play a significant role in fostering a sense of community, collaborating with families to co-design learning plans that best support each student's educational journey.

## Student Success
The school seeks to educate students to achieve excellence in all areas of endeavour, as evidenced by its students receiving awards for outstanding work experience and teacher recognition for excellence in various educational domains. Picton High School is dedicated to creating opportunities for all students through a range of academic and vocational subjects, thereby preparing them for future challenges.

## Mission

Creating opportunities for all students through an extensive choice of academic and vocational subjects.

Motto: "Diligence, courtesy, truth"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 1,182 |
| 2024 | 1,146 |
| 2023 | 1,101 |
| 2022 | 1,082 |
| 2021 | 1,079 |
| 2020 | 1,037 |
| 2019 | 1,050 |
| 2018 | 1,047 |
| 2017 | 1,122 |
| 2016 | 1,133 |
| 2015 | 1,144 |
| 2014 | 1,170 |
| 2013 | 1,240 |
| 2012 | 1,246 |
| 2011 | 1,254 |
| 2010 | 1,264 |
| 2009 | 1,177 |
| 2008 | 1,124 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50230-picton-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.