# Cranebrook High School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 871 (2025)
- **Address**: Hosking Street, Cranebrook NSW 2749
- **Phone**: (02) 4729 0777
- **Website**: https://cranebrook-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: cranebrook-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 55109
- **Established**: 1987-01-01

## About

Cranebrook High School is a comprehensive Year 7 to Year 12 public school located in Penrith Valley, the traditional country of the Darug people. The school focuses on providing quality education in a caring environment, with over 18% of its student population identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. It prides itself on having a dedicated and experienced staff who emphasise quality teaching and learning, aiming to support each student in achieving both academic and social success.

## Educational Programs
Classes and programs at Cranebrook High School are tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students. The curriculum includes a high potential program for academically gifted students, alongside varied opportunities for university preparation, vocational training at TAFE, and work readiness. This comprehensive approach ensures that students with different abilities and interests can thrive.

## Community Engagement
Cranebrook High School values the involvement of students, teachers, parents/caregivers, and the wider community. Together, they work to create relevant curricula and extracurricular experiences that foster student well-being and future preparedness. The school collaborates with local organisations and Western Sydney University to enhance student leadership and life skills.

## Achievements and Recognition
The school is recognised for excelling in areas such as Aboriginal education, creative and performing arts, sports, and vocational programs. Students have achieved notable success at district, state, and national levels. The school’s commitment is encapsulated in its banner statement: 'meeting the future through caring and learning today'. This philosophy guides their daily practices and fosters a vibrant educational environment.

## Mission

At Cranebrook High School, we are committed to providing a supportive and engaging environment that nurtures both academic success and personal growth. Our dedicated teachers and staff work in partnership with students and families to ensure that each young person is challenged to achieve their best and supported to develop confidence, resilience and a lifelong love of learning.

Motto: "We help every student to learn, grow and succeed."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 871 |
| 2024 | 875 |
| 2023 | 824 |
| 2022 | 778 |
| 2021 | 803 |
| 2020 | 800 |
| 2019 | 781 |
| 2018 | 739 |
| 2017 | 727 |
| 2016 | 715 |
| 2015 | 758 |
| 2014 | 781 |
| 2013 | 817 |
| 2012 | 824 |
| 2011 | 858 |
| 2010 | 850 |
| 2009 | 813 |
| 2008 | 826 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/55109-cranebrook-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.