A Years 7 to 12 comprehensive co-educational high school with a selective stream, Tempe High School aims to deliver a comprehensive curriculum with a strong focus on excellence, innovation and opportunity. The school provides a stimulating learning environment aimed at enhancing student strengths and supporting student performance. Academic excellence is highly promoted and the school is committed to encouraging students to participate and excel in a broad range of extra-curricular activities including cultural, sporting, musical and social opportunities. The school has also, in the past, been declared a centre of excellence in multicultural education.
Facilities: Four modern and fully supported computer rooms, modern computerised library, five state-of-the-art and totally refurbished science laboratories, sports field, basketball courts, gymnasium/assembly hall, student study centres, student cafeteria, wireless internet access and totally refurbished Technical and Applied Studies rooms including one industry-standard kitchen.
Sport: Grade sport is available for Years 7 and 8, providing the opportunity for students to compete with other schools. In Years 9, 10 and 11 an integrated sports program ensures that all students receive quality skill development and training. The school also participates in various knock-out competitions.
Extra-curricular activities: Extra-curricular activities offer the opportunity for students to develop and enhance their leadership skills and self esteem. Students at Tempe High School are encouraged to participate in a wide range of organised activities throughout the year. Regular student-run assemblies provide a forum for public speaking, music and dance performances. The school also offers debating, drama, band and chess clubs to name a few.
Special features: There is high academic success, with more than 80 per cent of students gaining university entrance. Other features include the vitality of the diverse student population, multicultural highlights throughout the year, a community responsibility program featuring community work and strong links and transition programs with a range of primary schools.
Principal: Ms Vanessa Williams.
Famous ex-students: Col Joye and Bobby Simpson.