Established in 1964, Ashcroft High is a centre of excellence in the performing arts. The school aims to provide a caring and supportive school environment, and to maximise the opportunities offered to each student. There is special emphasis on English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Performing Arts, and Sports.
Facilities: Sports fields, modern library, science laboratories, three computer labs, dance studio, school hall, specialist rooms for practical subjects, special fitness room, new TAS rooms, weight-training gym. There is an extensive excursion program.
Electives Years 7 to 10: Design and Technology, Visual Arts, Music, Food Technology, Japanese, Dance, Computer Applications, Computer Studies, Technics (Wood), Electronics, Metal, Commerce, Physical Education, Textiles and Design, Drama, Chinese, French, Leather, Creative Cuisine, Health and Leisure, Environmental Education.
Electives Years 11 and 12: Mathematics to 4-Unit level, all English courses, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Ancient and Modern History, Geography, Visual Arts, Music, Drama, PD/Health/PE, Textiles and Design, Industrial Technology, Food Technology, Design and Technology, Legal Studies, Business Studies, Computing Studies, Dance, Science for Life, Economics, General Studies, Engineering Science, Life Management, Human Movement, Performing Arts, Computer Applications. A wide range of JSST and OES courses are also available including Office Skills, Furnishing, Child Studies, Hospitality and Tourism.
Sport: A wide range of sports is played in zone competitions and a number of optional recreation sports are offered to senior students. Ashcroft High School has a fine reputation in sport — it is the most successful public high school in rugby league.
Extracurricular activities: Ashcroft has achieved excellence in dance and performing arts, debating and drama groups. It has a range of bands, five dance groups and four ethnic dance groups.
Welfare and personal development: The student council contributes to school management and the school has a peer support program as well as excellent links with nearby primary schools. Career education is provided for all Years 9 to 11 students, including work experience.
Famous ex-students: Clare Busutill (dance), Darren Smith (dance), Sydney Ball (multi-national company director), Darren Anderson (solicitor), Brenton Pomery (rugby league), Jason Taylor (rugby league), Eva Dickinson (movies), David Emery (rugby league and computer systems), Tony Cosatto (rugby league), Paul Taylor (rugby league), Brad Fittler (Australian rugby league captain), Greg Powers (author).