Sefton High School
Sefton, NSW, 2162
School profile
ACARA
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
90
76 teaching · 14 non-teaching
Students per teacher
14.8:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,121
Language other than English
94%
Girls vs boys
541 girls · 580 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
About
Sefton High School is a partially selective government secondary school located in Sefton, South Western Sydney. Its student body draws from diverse cultural, linguistic and socio-economic backgrounds, and the school operates both a selective stream and a comprehensive intake, with a particular focus on high potential and gifted education. The school offers an Accelerated HSC pathway, allowing students to complete higher school certificate subjects ahead of the standard timeline. This sits alongside a broader commitment to academic excellence, personal development, and future readiness — the three strategic priorities that shape the school's direction. Sefton High School consistently insists upon high expectations across the whole school community, providing a structured, disciplined and high quality teaching and learning environment that fosters strong academic achievement and student wellbeing. Staffing includes dedicated leadership and classroom teachers supported by learning and wellbeing support teams, ensuring students have access to both academic and pastoral assistance. The school maintains well-resourced facilities with excellent teaching and learning spaces to support its programs.
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Pay and agreement
Graduate
$92,882
Starting salary
Top of scale
$133,422
Step 7 (Top of Scale)
Super
12.0%
Employer contribution
Under the Crown Employees (Teachers in Schools and Related Employees) Salaries and Conditions 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