Francis Greenway High School
Beresfield, NSW, 2322
School profile
ACARA
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
88.3
67.2 teaching 路 21.1 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
742
Indigenous students
21%
Language other than English
6%
Girls vs boys
370 girls 路 372 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
About
Francis Greenway High School is a comprehensive secondary school in Beresfield, NSW, serving students from Year 7 to Year 12. The school is led by principal Andrew Robinson and operates with a vision of personalised learning that nurtures individual growth, academic excellence, and clear pathways beyond school. The school maintains a close partnership with the Maitland Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG), reflecting a genuine commitment to strengthening culture and Aboriginal education within the school community. This relationship shapes how the school approaches curriculum and support for its Aboriginal students. A recognised strength of Francis Greenway is its High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) program. Staff hold acknowledged expertise in this area, and the school's approach to HPGE is well-regarded as a specialist offering alongside its broader focus on Aboriginal education. Personalised learning is central to the school's practice, with programs designed to capture individual student interests and develop each student's potential. Strategically, the school is focused on building leadership capacity across all areas of the organisation and positioning its workforce at the forefront of educational excellence. Staff bring a growth mindset to professional development, and this culture of continuous learning underpins the school's approach to both teaching quality and student outcomes.
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Pay and agreement
Graduate
$90,117
Starting salary
Top of scale
$137,861
Highly Accomplished / Lead Teacher
Super
12.0%
Employer contribution
Under the Crown Employees (Teachers) Award 2024. Full-time equivalent, before allowances.
Work out your pay stepWhat you need to teach here
Required before you can be employed at any NSW school.
Location
Remoteness
Major city