# Holroyd School

Holroyd School is a NSW government schools for specific purposes in Merrylands, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Schools for Specific Purposes
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Enrolments**: 189 (2025)
- **Address**: Willara Ave, Merrylands NSW 2160
- **Phone**: (02) 9637 5174
- **Website**: https://holroyd-s.schools.nsw.gov.au/
- **Email**: holroyd-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 56189
- **Established**: 1964-04-01

## About

Holroyd School is a dynamic educational environment located in Merrylands, New South Wales, serving students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, and autism. Valued by its students, staff, and the community, the school emphasises the discovery and nurturing of each individual's unique talents. Students aged four to eighteen are provided with personalised learning plans tailored to their needs, ensuring they have access to an inclusive educational program based on the NSW curriculum.

## Educational Approach
Holroyd School is a leader in developing inclusive educational programs, collaborating with other special schools to enhance curriculum support, particularly in literacy and numeracy. The school employs a holistic approach that focuses on not only academic achievement but also social interaction, emotional regulation, and practical life skills. This comprehensive strategy prepares students for meaningful future pathways such as supported employment and active community participation.

## Community Engagement
Serving a diverse multicultural community, over 88% of students at Holroyd School speak English as an additional language or dialect. The institution collaborates closely with families, carers, and allied health professionals to develop tailored learning and wellbeing programs, fostering a network of support that nurtures every student.

Students have access to modern, adaptive classrooms equipped with specialised resources and assistive technology to enhance their learning experiences. Engagement extends beyond the classroom through community participation programs, excursions, and real-world experiences, all curated to build confidence and ability. Holroyd School promotes a positive school culture underpinned by respect, kindness, and inclusion, celebrating the diversity of its students while ensuring a welcoming environment for all.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!

Motto: "Every achievement is celebrated, every voice is valued, and every student matters."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 189 |
| 2024 | 192 |
| 2023 | 186 |
| 2022 | 190 |
| 2021 | 177 |
| 2020 | 185 |
| 2019 | 185 |
| 2018 | 186 |
| 2017 | 184 |
| 2016 | 188 |
| 2015 | 188 |
| 2014 | 185 |
| 2013 | 185 |
| 2012 | 185 |
| 2011 | 186 |
| 2010 | 189 |
| 2009 | 168 |
| 2008 | 167 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/56189-holroyd-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.