Parramatta High School

Respect, Responsibility and Honesty

Telephone02 9635 8644

Emailparramatta-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

School Faculties

Parramatta High School

An outstanding reputation for delivering quality education to all students.

A broad range of subjects offered to meet students' interests and aspirations

Parramatta High School provides a comprehensive curriculum that caters to the interests of our students. We provide the unique opportunity to study a variety of languages from Years 7 to 12 including Chinese, Indonesian and French.

Our challenging and innovative programs for gifted and talented students are designed to extend and enrich their learning experience.

We offer excellent support programs for students with special needs. Our experienced learning support team develop individual programs for student improvement.

A highly effective careers program ensures that our students have the best possible access to further education, scholarships, early access schemes or full-time employment at the completion of their studies.

Stage 4 - Years 7 and 8 Subjects

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • History
  • Geography
  • Personal Development / Health / Physical Education
  • Sport—integrated
  • Languages—French and Indonesian
  • Technology and Applied Studies
  • Music
  • Visual Arts

Stage 5 - Years 9 and 10 Subjects

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • History
  • Geography
  • Personal Development / Health / Physical Education

Elective Subjects

  • Commerce
  • Dance
  • Design & Technology
  • Drama
  • Food Technology
  • French
  • Graphics Technology
  • Industrial Technology
  • Indonesian
  • Information & Software Technology
  • Music
  • Physical Activity & Sport
  • Textiles & Design
  • Visual Arts

Students make two elective subject choices

Years 9 to 11 participate in weekly grade, recreational or social sport

Years 11 and 12 Courses

  • Ancient History
  • Biology
  • Business Studies
  • Chemistry
  • Chinese for Background Speakers
  • Community & Family Studies
  • Design & Technology
  • Earth & Environmental Science
  • Economics
  • Engineering Studies
  • English as a Second Language
  • English
  • French Continuers and Beginners
  • Geography
  • Hospitality VET
  • Indonesian Continuers and Beginners
  • Industrial Technology
  • Information Processes & Technology
  • Information Technology VET
  • Legal Studies
  • Mathematics*
  • Modern History*
  • Music
  • PDHPE
  • Physics
  • Retail Services VET
  • Society & Culture
  • Software & Design
  • Sport, Lifestyle & Recreation
  • Textiles & Design
  • Visual Arts

*Extension courses available in these subjects

Also available:

  • Saturday School of Community Languages
  • Traineeships
  • Opportunity to study at TAFE