# Redbank School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Schools for Specific Purposes
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Enrolments**: 46 (2025)
- **Address**: 6 Dragonfly Drive, Westmead NSW 2145
- **Phone**: (02) 9633 1030
- **Website**: https://redbank-s.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: redbank-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 56312
- **Established**: 1976-01-01

## About

Redbank School is a NSW Department of Education School for Specific Purpose (SSP) dedicated to students with complex, diverse, and dynamic educational needs related to mental illness and/or significant mental health issues. Located on the grounds of Westmead Hospital, co-located with Redbank House, the school focuses on delivering personalised, wellbeing-oriented education programs for secondary school-aged students. The school's approach involves consultative and collaborative efforts between staff, students, parents/carers, and various government and non-government agencies to ensure that every student has optimal opportunities to connect, thrive, and succeed both within the school setting and beyond.

## Vision and Values
Redbank School's vision centres on 'Sustainable Wellbeing,' guiding the leadership and management of the institution. The school prides itself on creating a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment where each student is recognised and supported to achieve their full potential. The curriculum is complemented by programs aimed at enhancing skills in areas such as communication, independent living, social skills, and overall wellbeing strategies.

## Community Involvement
A significant aspect of Redbank School's ethos is the strong partnership between staff and community mental health services, which focuses on delivering programmes and supports for young people and their families. The school works closely with families to co-design learning and wellbeing plans tailored to the specific needs of each student, ensuring that all educational experiences are customised to allow for personal growth and development.

## Mission

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

Motto: "Connect, Thrive, Succeed"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 46 |
| 2024 | 34 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2020 | 44 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2017 | 33 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2014 | 38 |
| 2013 | 42 |
| 2012 | 44 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2010 | 47 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2008 | 32 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/56312-redbank-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.