St Marys Senior High was the first government high school to cater exclusively for senior students. The school draws its students predominantly from the Sydney west region. St Marys Senior High School is a future-focused school which specialises in the delivery of HSC curriculum, while skilling young people in the area of independent learning. The school utilises an e-Learning platform to support the learning environment for students.
Facilities: A large library, multi-purpose assembly hall, 100-seat lecture theatre, five computer laboratories, mobile technologies, interactive whiteboards in all curriculum areas, performing arts studio, 200-seat cafeteria, large pleasant grounds, dedicated student learning centre, student common rooms and tutorial rooms, school farm.
Electives Years 11 and 12: A full range of HSC subjects is offered at St Marys. Languages presently taught are Italian, Japanese, French, and Spanish, as well as a long list of NSW Board subjects. Large senior numbers make possible a comprehensive range of extension courses as well as vocational courses in Hospitality, Business Services, Entertainment and Information Technology on-site, as well as additional vocational courses available through seven district TAFE colleges and by way of co-operative arrangements with neighbouring schools. In addition, the school offers a variety of NSW Board-endorsed courses ranging from Studio Drawing to Photography and Computing.
Sport: League, soccer, cricket, softball, basketball, hockey, volleyball, touch football, among others.
Extracurricular activities: Debating, drama, dance, musical productions, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme.
Welfare and personal development: Students are encouraged to exercise a measured independence within a supportive, collegiate atmosphere. The SRC has considerable status and is represented on all management committees, including the school council. The school also has a strong welfare organisation, including a counsellor, student mentors and ESL teachers. Work experience and careers guidance are available.
Special features: The school offers a more adult learning environment than the average high school. Many mature-age students have enrolled at St Marys to gain their HSC.