ABOUT US

A Message from the Principal

Welcome to the Marrickville High School website.

Marrickville High School reflects the vibrant, multi-faceted nature of the Marrickville community. The school community is multicultural in nature but dedicated to one aim- maximising student achievement through the delivery of quality comprehensive education for all. I am proud to be the Principal of a school that reflects the nature and values of modern Australian society, especially those of inclusivity and tolerance.

As a comprehensive high school we are constantly improving and adjusting the delivery of our curricular and extra-curricular programs to meet the needs of our students. Their needs drive the school. We offer:

  • A full range of HSC subjects including Extension 1 and 2 English and Mathematics, and 4 VET courses that contribute to the HSC and give Certificate II standing at TAFE;
  • Best practice welfare, peer mediation and peer support programs;
  • Outstanding leadership opportunities through a very active SRC;
  • 6 computer rooms plus two laptop libraries on a wireless network giving a student to computer ratio of 2:1;
  • Outstanding science, library, and sporting facilities and playing fields;
  • Integrated literacy and numeracy, gifted and talented, debating, and drama programs;
  • An integrated support unit

The school staff is dedicated to improving the outcomes of the students in their charge through ongoing individual professional learning plans. Their priorities align with school and faculty plans that reflect the goals of the school as determined by a dynamic process of consultation between staff, students and parents.

This three way partnership is built on the foundation of strong community connections and co-operation with our feeder schools that ensures students make a seamless transition to high school. When students leave school, our best practice careers program, our partnerships with The University of Sydney through the Compass program and UNSW through the Aspire program, and our links with the major Sydney TAFE colleges developed through integrated TAFE programs ensures they have the best possible start to tertiary education and their career pathway.

Welcome to our learning community.