This school was built in 1957 on the site of the old Moorefield racecourse. Grounds are well established with plenty of trees, and the school enjoys views to Botany Bay. The school assists young women to enter further education or training with confidence and skill, and to be leaders in their work or community.
Facilities: Modern library, extensive computer facilities, gymnasium, sporting fields, tennis courts. The school has creative and performing arts learning spaces, design and technology rooms, digital media and photography work spaces and an industrial kitchen.
Electives Years 7 to 10: History, Geography, Commerce, Computing Studies, Textiles and Design, Food Technology, Visual Arts, Health Studies, Drama, Music, Photography and Media Studies, Extension Mathematics, English, Science.
Electives Years 11 and 12: All Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Ancient History, Modern History, Business Studies, Legal Studies, Economics, Geography, General Studies, Computing Studies, PD/Health/PE, Food Technology, Industry Studies, Textiles and Design, Modern Greek, Italian, Music, Drama, Media Studies, Photography, Tourism, Retail, Business Services, Computing Applications, Visual Arts. Vocational courses in Hospitality, Business Administration, Entertainment and Information Technology are also offered.
Sport: Teams in basketball, touch football, tennis, squash, hockey, netball, as well as dance programs.
Extracurricular activities: Choir, instrumental ensemble, rock band, drama, debating, aerobics, computing, video, photography.
Welfare and personal development: About 80 per cent of Moorefield’s students are from non-English-speaking backgrounds. Special programs support girls needing extra assistance to learn both in special and mainstream classes. A strong student council provides a voice for students and is consulted on most management decisions affecting the student body.
Special features: The school offers gifted and talented classes in English, Science and Mathematics in Years 9 and 10, and incorporates the use of computer technology in all courses. Gifted and talented students in Year 7 and Year 8 are catered for. The school is regarded as a lighthouse in multicultural education and has been recognised by two Director General’s Awards.
Famous ex-students: Kay Cottee (sailor), Maree McCaskill, Pamela Griffith (artist), Marilyn Rowe (ballerina).