A small school of 750 students, Holsworthy prides itself on catering for the needs of each individual. Besides a strong emphasis on student welfare, the school offers a broad, relevant curriculum for all students. Outstanding facilities and resources enhance the spirit of learning.
Facilities: Library, multi-purpose centre, computer rooms, specialist laboratories and workshops, sporting fields, tennis and basketball courts, fitness lab, learning centre unit for enrichment learning activities and senior study.
Electives Years 7 to 10: History, Geography, Aboriginal Studies, Commerce, Computing Studies, Dance, Design and Technology, Drama, Food Technology, Italian, Japanese, Music, Sport Science, Technics (Wood, Metal and Electronics), Technical Drawing, Textiles and Design, Visual Arts.
Electives Years 11 and 12: Aboriginal Studies, Ancient History, Biology, Business Services Administration, Construction, Business Studies, Chemistry, Community and Family Studies, Design and Technology, Drama, Economics, Exploring Early Childhood, Food Technology, Geography, Hospitality Operations, Industrial Technology, Information Processes and Technology, Information Technology, Italian, Japanese, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Metals and Engineering, Modern History, Music, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education, Photography, Physics, Senior Science, Society and Culture, Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation, Textiles and Design, Visual Arts. A wide range of vocational courses is offered.
Sport: Volleyball, tennis, golf, cricket, touch football, basketball, indoor cricket and netball are played competitively, while aerobics, tenpin bowling and squash are offered as leisure sports.
Extracurricular activities: Dance, musical production, concert and rock bands, debating, environmental activities including Streamwatch.
Welfare and personal development: Work experience and careers education are offered and there is an active SRC.
Special features: Holsworthy High is a leader in vocational education and middle-school initiatives. The school has also enjoyed many outstanding successes in volleyball at all levels, including the Australian Schools Championship. Holsworthy High also has a dynamic and innovative welfare system with an emphasis on being the best you can be.