Holroyd High School is a comprehensive, co-educational high school with a focus on quality learning in a safe, well-disciplined and supportive environment that fosters individual excellence and the achievement of personal goals. The school has strong links with outside agencies and three universities in Sydney, including an Early Entry Program with UTS.
The school's motto is progrediamur, which is Latin for 'let us go forward'. Students are encouraged to proudly uphold this motto by striving to better themselves, to do their best, to work hard and to contribute to the school and the community. The aim of the school is to develop students intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally.
In the high school, students are offered a wide range of subjects including English, mathematics, science, Human Society and its Environment, languages, technological and applied studies, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education, visual arts, music, drama. Students receive additional support by specialist English as an Additional Language or Dialect teachers (EAL/D).
The main focus in the IEC is on learning english to an intermediate level. After 2 terms of intensive learning in the IEC, students progress to high school. Students who require a further extension are offered additional time to improve their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The students also study other key learning areas (KLAs) such as mathematics, science, history, geography, art, music, food technology, computer studies and physical education.
Besides classroom activities, the school offers many extracurricular activities such as sport, swimming, athletics and cross country carnivals, excursions around Sydney, overnight camps, music, drama, chess, and multicultural activities.
At Holroyd High School, we uphold the belief that all students can progress and learn, recognising that success is unique to each individual. We foster an environment where students are active participants in their educational journey, guided by our high expectations for their achievement. Quality teaching and learning are the cornerstones of our core business, nurtured through strong relationships and connections within our school community. We promote self accountability, empowering everyone to make responsible choices and contribute meaningfully to our collective success. As leaders and learners, we are committed to continuous improvement and growth, valuing diversity and celebrating inclusion and equity for all.
Our values of connection, diversity, responsibility, opportunity, and care underpin our pursuit of progress and excellence, ensuring that every member of our diverse community feels valued, respected, and supported. Together, we cultivate a needs-satisfying environment where growth in student learning, collective wellbeing, and community engagement flourishes
For further enquiries please contact:
Deputy Principal
Ms R. Montana
02 9631 9410
International Students Coordinator (High School)
Ms N. Anderson
02 9631 9410
International Students Coordinator (Intensive English Centre)
Mr H. Pal
02 9896 1057
DE International Program
International Student Program (ISP)
PO Box R1468, Royal Exchange NSW 1225, Australia
Tel (in Australia): 1300 300 229 (Option 2)
Tel (outside Australia): +61 2 9244 5555 (Option 2)
Email: isc@det.nsw.edu.au
Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) provider name: NSW Department of Education
Provider code: 00588M
For more information visit the Department of Education international website or download our International Student handbook.