# Prairiewood High School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 1,288 (2025)
- **Address**: 203-215 Restwell Road, Prairiewood NSW 2176
- **Phone**: (02) 9725 5444
- **Website**: https://prairiewoo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: prairiewoo-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 54946
- **Established**: 1984-01-01

## About

Prairiewood High School (established in 1984) is a co-educational, local, comprehensive and partially selective high school located in South Western Sydney, accommodating just over 1200 students. The school boasts a diverse student population, with almost 80% of students being from Non-English Speaking Backgrounds (NESB), primarily of Vietnamese and Arabic heritage, fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates cultural diversity.

## Academic Excellence
The school offers a wide variety of subjects, including innovative stage 5 electives like Astronomy and Philosophy, along with the full complement of Higher School Certificate (HSC) courses, including extension studies. Prairiewood High School provides sixty academically selective places on a competitive basis for years 7 to 12, with high demand for out-of-area enrolments despite limited availability. The academic performance of the student body has improved steadily over the past four years, demonstrating the effectiveness of the school's teaching approach.

## Wellbeing and Support
Prairiewood High School is committed to student welfare and wellbeing, with a dedicated team of more than thirty staff members focusing on learning support and mental health initiatives. Programs are designed to create a culture of respect and cooperation, empowering students to reach their potential.

## Extracurricular Activities
The school offers a comprehensive range of leadership development and extracurricular enrichment opportunities, including public speaking, drama, music, and sports, with many students competing at regional, state, and national levels. Prairiewood High School prides itself on its highly skilled and passionate teaching staff who foster a dynamic learning community.

## Mission

Prairiewood High School is dedicated to nurturing the talents of all students, providing tailored support, and promoting equity and excellence through a strong community connection.

Motto: "Per Ardua - Through Striving"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 1,288 |
| 2024 | 1,303 |
| 2023 | 1,281 |
| 2022 | 1,278 |
| 2021 | 1,276 |
| 2020 | 1,234 |
| 2019 | 1,194 |
| 2018 | 1,214 |
| 2017 | 1,226 |
| 2016 | 1,186 |
| 2015 | 1,184 |
| 2014 | 1,119 |
| 2013 | 1,040 |
| 2012 | 979 |
| 2011 | 962 |
| 2010 | 923 |
| 2009 | 905 |
| 2008 | 887 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/54946-prairiewood-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.