# Penrith High School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 930 (2025)
- **Address**: 158-240 High St, Penrith NSW 2750
- **Phone**: (02) 4721 0529
- **Website**: https://penrith-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: penrith-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50712
- **Established**: 1950-01-01

## About

Penrith Selective High School is an academically selective, co-educational secondary school located on Dharug Country in Penrith, New South Wales. With an enrolment of 920 students, 80% of whom come from non-English speaking backgrounds, the school fosters an inclusive environment where high potential and gifted students can thrive. The school's strong commitment to differentiated teaching ensures that it meets the diverse needs of all learners, particularly those who are highly gifted or twice exceptional (2e). 

## Academic Excellence
The curriculum at Penrith Selective High is built upon intellectually rigorous and conceptually rich learning experiences across all key learning areas. The school's teaching methodology emphasises evidence-informed practices coupled with explicit teaching, ensuring high expectations are set and met, which leads to outstanding HSC outcomes. In recent years, over 90 students have achieved an ATAR above 90, with a median ATAR of 92.50.

## Enrichment and Opportunity
Beyond traditional academics, Penrith Selective High School offers extensive co-curricular and enrichment programs. Students engage in a range of activities that nurture their interests, including clubs focused on academic competitions, performing arts, and leadership opportunities. These initiatives not only foster a strong sense of community but also encourage students to develop their unique talents.

## Wellbeing and Support
A priority at the school is the holistic development of each student. This encompasses academic growth, social-emotional support, and a robust wellbeing strategy designed to create a safe and welcoming environment. The partnership between teachers, wellbeing staff, and families is crucial in ensuring that students feel connected and confident in their learning journey.

Penrith Selective High School celebrates 70 years of public education in 2020, continuing to build strong foundations for the future.

## Mission

We help high potential and gifted students to learn, grow and succeed.

Motto: "Altiora Peto - Striving for the highest"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 930 |
| 2024 | 928 |
| 2023 | 936 |
| 2022 | 935 |
| 2021 | 930 |
| 2020 | 915 |
| 2019 | 917 |
| 2018 | 922 |
| 2017 | 926 |
| 2016 | 951 |
| 2015 | 939 |
| 2014 | 931 |
| 2013 | 926 |
| 2012 | 927 |
| 2011 | 912 |
| 2010 | 903 |
| 2009 | 905 |
| 2008 | 900 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50712-penrith-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.