Opened in 1955, this school has been substantially upgraded since its designation as a technology high school in 1990.
Facilities: Housed in spacious tree-lined grounds, the school has ample technological equipment including six computer labs, a design centre, recently refurbished science facilities, a darkroom, a library, and a gym. There are two ovals, and basketball and tennis courts.
Electives Years 7 to 10: All students in Years 7 and 8 take Design and Technology, which entails hands-on computer training and learning the theory of technology. The focus on technology flavours the whole curriculum at all levels and computers are widely used in all subjects. Also offered are Technology Mandatory, Commerce, Visual Arts, Graphics Technology, German, French, Food Technology, Music, Electronics, Sports Science, Drama, Photography and Digital Imaging, Physical Activity and Sports Studies.
Electives Years 11 and 12: Economics, Business Studies, Information Processes and Technology, Software Design and Development, Computing Studies, Legal Studies, Geography, Music, Visual Arts, Drama, Industrial Technology Timber, Engineering Science, Earth and Environmental Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Senior Science, Mathematics, English, Modern History, Ancient History, PD/Health/PE, Sport Leisure and Recreation, Food Technology, Design Technology, Construction and Hospitality (VET) and Information Technology (VET).
Sport: Cricket, squash, tennis, golf, volleyball, water polo, hockey, rugby union, basketball, indoor cricket, aerobics, weight training. The school is a leading sporting school in its zone. In cricket, the First XI is a state champion and won the Alan Davidson Shield in 1984, 1990, 1991 and 1998, 2009 and the Dexion Shield in 1990. The open division water polo team has also been the state champion team.
Extracurricular activities: Debating, computer club, rock band, big band, Rock Eisteddfod, Mock Trial, Schools in Parliament, Mind Marathon.
Welfare and personal development: Pastoral care is seen to by a welfare committee that meets with the school counsellor each week to ensure the individual needs of students are met. There is also a peer support program and an active SRC. There is a specialist careers adviser. The school has a strong commitment to its uniform. Overall, the aim is to provide quality education to all students.
Special features: Academic results are of a high standard with about 50 per cent of HSC candidates qualifying for university entry. The school has an exciting gifted and talented program called Kensai (Japanese for “wise man”) where selected students pursue personal interest projects throughout the year.
Famous ex-students: Stephen and Mark Waugh, Ian Thorpe.