Why choose us?
Mitchell High School is a comprehensive co-educational secondary school in Blacktown NSW with a high-quality teaching staff, strong academic results, supportive learning environments, diverse extracurricular activities, positive school values, and a convenient location.
We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from many different backgrounds and cultures.
We provide a welcoming and inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to grow and be able to thrive to their potential.
Our dedicated staff provide students with high-quality education, a wide range of academic, cultural and sporting opportunities.
Through innovative teaching and supportive relationships, we provide students with the skills, knowledge and values they need to succeed at school and in life.
We offer a wide range of subjects and support programs to meet the needs of all learners. Whether students are aiming for university, trades or creative pathways, we help them explore their interests and achieve their goals.
It's essential to consider your child's educational needs and preferences
Quality Teaching: Look for dedicated, qualified teachers who provide tailored learning experiences and proactive advice.
Academic Results: A school's success in achieving academic outcomes for its students is a key indicator of its quality.
Learning Support: The availability of learning support and enrichment programs ensures that all students' needs are met.
Supportive Staff: Teachers who are available to help students understand the material and answer questions create a positive learning atmosphere.
Positive Values: A school's values shape the character and development of young people, making them an important factor in choosing a school.
Student Wellbeing: A school that fosters a positive approach to behavior and provides a supportive environment encourages risk-taking and adaptability in learners.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of engaging extracurricular activities can help students develop diverse interests and life skills.
School Culture: The overall culture of the school, including its approach to behavior and community, can significantly impact a student's experience.
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What can our school offer offer your child
High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE)
At our school we are committed to supporting every student achieve their educational potential by providing talent development opportunities and differentiated learning experiences that are aimed at raising expectations and building student capabilities. We recognise and nurture student strengths and support learners with lessons and activities to help them grow and thrive.
HPGE at our school is about creating experiences that stretch every student. We offer learning opportunities that extend thinking, encourage creativity, strengthen wellbeing and build on individual interests and abilities. Our approach includes:
- Personalised learning that builds on each student’s strengths and passions
- Differentiated classroom experiences that challenge students and deepen learning
- Enrichment beyond the classroom where students can explore, perform, lead and compete
- A supportive culture that values curiosity, resilience and achievement
Student success
Our school offers a range of co-curricular programs and activities that help students grow, make new friends, explore their interests and build real-world skills. These experiences support learning beyond the classroom and help your child become a confident, creative, active and connected member of the school community.
A world of opportunities
We offer a range of co-curricular programs and activities that help students grow, make new friends, explore their interests and build real-world skills. These experiences support learning beyond the classroom and help your child become a confident, creative, active and connected member of the school community.
From STEM and sport to the creative arts and more, our broad curriculum encourages curiosity and critical thinking.
- Specialised STEM program
- Tournament of Minds
- Debating
- Schools Spectacular
- Creative writing club
- Chess club
- CREST with CSIRO
- Poetry project
- Environmental club
- School Leaders Body (SLB)
- Academic extension classes
- Peer support programs
- Visual arts enrichment
- Dance and drama ensembles
- Accelerations pathways for Year 10
- Advanced learning pathways
- Specialist sporting programs. For example: High Potential Volleyball and High Potential Soccer
- Enrichment, extension and extracurricular programs.
Tailored learning support
We know every child learns in their own way. That’s why we provide tailored learning support to help each student do their best. Our programs meet different student needs. This includes high potential and gifted students, students with additional needs or disability, and those who need wellbeing support. At our school, your child will get the support they need to succeed.
A welcoming community
Our school is a place where students from all backgrounds feel safe, respected and part of the community. We value diversity and fairness. Your child will learn and grow in a school that celebrates who they are. We prepare students to be confident, well-rounded global citizens.
- supporting and ensuring all students are safe
- celebrate diversity
- incorporating culturally inclusive school events
- ensuring cultural safety for all students.
Learn more about our enrolment procedures and what our school offers
High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE)
Our High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) program promotes engagement and challenges and supports every student, regardless of background, in every school across intellectual, creative, social-emotional and physical domains. Students have access to quality learning opportunities to encourage their potential and meet their needs and aspire their talents to develop to their optimised growth.
High quality education
We offer our students a wide range of subjects and opportunities to empower them to learn, develop skills, and discover their passions.
High quality education provides our students with the knowledge, skills, and values for life success, focusing on holistic student development within inclusive and supportive learning environments.
Enrolment
Mitchell High School is a comprehensive co-educational secondary school in Blacktown NSW.
We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students and parents and carers from different backgrounds and cultures.
Our school is recognised for innovative teaching and providing our student with co-curricular activities, including specialised STEM program, tournament of minds, debating, sports, dance and drama ensembles...read more.
Easy to access
Located in Blacktown, our school is easy to access by public transport, walking or driving.
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