# The Ponds High School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 2,321 (2025)
- **Address**: 180 Riverbank Drive, The Ponds NSW 2769
- **Phone**: (02) 9626 3562
- **Website**: https://theponds-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: theponds-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 70233
- **Established**: 2015-01-27

## About

The Ponds High School is a coeducational school located in The Ponds, Sydney's north-west, established in 2015. With a student population of approximately 2400 from Years 7 to 12, it shares its site with Riverbank Public School and is recognised as a STEM leader in Western Sydney. The school advocates for a comprehensive and expansive curriculum, which includes a robust welfare approach, support for creative and performing arts, and achievements in various sporting activities.

## Academic Excellence
The Ponds High School is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and challenging students to achieve their full potential. The curriculum is designed to inspire and engage students, offering High Potential and Gifted Education classes and support units. The school promotes a diverse and culturally inclusive environment, with around 69% of students from non-English speaking backgrounds.

## Extracurricular Activities
Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, from sports to the arts, allowing them to cultivate their skills and interests beyond the classroom. The emphasis on a holistic education ensures that every student feels supported in their personal growth and academic journey.

## Community Engagement
The school values strong community links, working collaboratively with local organisations and educational entities. It also incorporates values of public education, focusing on the principles of being Positive, Prepared, Productive, Prompt, and Polite, reinforcing the behaviours of successful learners. The Ponds High School offers a welcoming environment where students from all backgrounds can thrive.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

The Ponds High School is committed to providing a high quality education which recognises the cultural diversity of the community. Every student will be challenged to achieve academic excellence by becoming responsible learners with a strong sense of belonging to the school.

Motto: "Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 2,321 |
| 2024 | 2,209 |
| 2023 | 2,059 |
| 2022 | 1,949 |
| 2021 | 1,851 |
| 2020 | 1,769 |
| 2019 | 1,440 |
| 2018 | 1,113 |
| 2017 | 811 |
| 2016 | 463 |
| 2015 | 193 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/70233-the-ponds-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.