Sefton High School

Sefton, NSW, 2162

Gov Secondary · Years 7-12 Co-educational 1,121 students Major city
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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

48%
52%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

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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.

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What you need to teach here

Required before you can be employed at any NSW school.

NESA Teacher Accreditation

NSW Education Standards Authority

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NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Office of the Children's Guardian

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Location

Remoteness

Major city