HOLSWORTHY HIGH

A small school of 750 students, Holsworthy prides itself on catering
for the needs of each individual. Besides a strong emphasis on student welfare,
the school offers a broad, relevant curriculum for all students. Outstanding
facilities and resources enhance the spirit of learning.

Facilities: Library, multi-purpose centre, computer rooms,
specialist laboratories and workshops, sporting fields, tennis and basketball
courts, fitness lab, learning centre unit for enrichment learning activities
and senior study.

Electives Years 7 to 10: History, Geography, Aboriginal Studies,
Commerce, Computing Studies, Dance, Design and Technology, Drama, Food
Technology, Italian, Japanese, Music, Sport Science, Technics (Wood, Metal and
Electronics), Technical Drawing, Textiles and Design, Visual Arts.

Electives Years 11 and 12: Aboriginal Studies, Ancient History,
Biology, Business Services Administration, Construction, Business Studies,
Chemistry, Community and Family Studies, Design and Technology, Drama,
Economics, Exploring Early Childhood, Food Technology, Geography, Hospitality
Operations, Industrial Technology, Information Processes and Technology,
Information Technology, Italian, Japanese, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Metals
and Engineering, Modern History, Music, Personal Development, Health and
Physical Education, Photography, Physics, Senior Science, Society and Culture,
Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation, Textiles and Design, Visual Arts. A wide range
of vocational courses is offered.

Sport: Volleyball, tennis, golf, cricket, touch football,
basketball, indoor cricket and netball are played competitively, while
aerobics, tenpin bowling and squash are offered as leisure sports.

Extracurricular activities: Dance, musical production, concert and
rock bands, debating, environmental activities including Streamwatch.

Welfare and personal development: Work experience and careers
education are offered and there is an active SRC.

Special features: Holsworthy High is a leader in vocational education
and middle-school initiatives. The school has also enjoyed many outstanding
successes in volleyball at all levels, including the Australian Schools
Championship. Holsworthy High also has a dynamic and innovative welfare system
with an emphasis
on being the best you can be.

School Information

  • Type: Government
  • Coeducational or single-sex: Coeducational

  • Faith-based: None
  • Year: -
  • Day/Boarding: Day School
  • Enrolment: 750 students
  • Interview Required Upon Enrolment: No
  • International Baccalaureate Programs offered:
  • ESL Support: N/A
  • Scholarships Available: No
  • Gifted and Talented Program: N/A
  • Preschool or Early Learning Centre:
  • After School Care/ OOSH Options:
  • Fees: Free (Government School)
  • Address:Huon Crescent, Holsworthy 2173
  • Phone:02 9825 2888
  • Fax:02 9825 1082

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