Riverside Girls High was established in 1934 and is committed to developing confident, remarkable, creative and independent young women. The school has a proud tradition of high academic results and sporting achievements with a substantial focus on student leadership.
Riverside is designated as a partner school of The University of Sydney STEM Teacher enrichment academy and a STEM Action School by the NSW Department of Education that is strong in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and creative and performing arts. Overseas students are welcomed. The school is committed to expanding educational and career options for girls of all abilities and offers both ATAR and non-ATAR combinations of courses for Years 11 and 12.
Facilities: Hockey field, multi-purpose courts, assembly hall, performance spaces for dance, music and drama, computer rooms, dance studio, design and technology rooms, commercial kitchen, split-level library and multimedia centre set in a stunning location overlooking the Parramatta River at Huntley’s Point.
Sport: Netball, basketball, touch football, soccer, hockey, softball, tennis, aerobics, modern dance, swimming, water polo, cricket, Australian Rules football.
Extracurricular activities: Band, music ensembles, chess, environmental group, choir, debating and public speaking, MUNA (Model United Nations Assembly), Max Potential, Amnesty International, bi-annual full-performance musical with full orchestra. The school is also a participant and prize winner in the Girls in Property initiative and has strong language results in national and international competitions, as well as VALID 8 science skills results well above the state average.
Famous ex-students: Gia Carides, Karen Moras, Yvette Higgins, Connie Mitchell.
Principal: Ms Louise McNell