Established in 1962, Chester Hill High is situated in large, picturesque grounds. About 85 per cent of students are from non-English-speaking backgrounds (more than 70 nationalities are represented) and harmonious integration is a feature. Chester Hill High School is also part of the Priority Schools Program.
Facilities: Good sporting facilities, assembly hall, modern library, well-equipped computer laboratories, computer network throughout the school, state-of-the-art science laboratories, covered shelters, a barbecue area, Senior Study and Careers Centre and connected classrooms.
Sport: Inter-school sporting competitions, knockout competitions and a range of recreational activities, integrated sport and inter-school gala days for Year 7, annual sports assembly to recognise and reward individual and team success are all offered.
Special features: The annual multicultural Flag Day ceremony celebrates the school’s unity with diversity. An Intensive English Centre (IEC) within the school enables newly arrived overseas students to developEnglish-speaking skills before moving to high school. A learning support team and four English-as-a-second-language (ESL) teachers are available to help those with learning and language difficulties. There is a bridging course for ESL students.
Vietnamese, Arabic, Karen and Pacific community speaking parent groups, as well as the Chester Hill High School Community Forum, promote parent involvement. Enrichment is provided for talented students through a variety of numeracy, literacy and oracy programs. A Homework and Study Centre operates after school to extend the learning and support offered in the classroom. A homework and study centre operates after school to extend the learning and support offered in the classroom. Students at the school have achieved outstanding HSC results.