School Profile

NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOL SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

Cumberland High School

Welcome to Cumberland High School! A dynamic learning community with a strong sense of belonging and the pursuit of excellence at its core. The vibrant and positive learning culture at our school enables students to emerge as empowered and resilient individuals, equipped with life effectiveness skills and the ability to contribute positively as citizens of the 21st century. At Cumberland High School, we maintain a whole-school focus on innovative teaching practices.

3 Reasons To Choose This School

High academic success and a love of learning
Development of students to excel in life
Challenging academic program

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English as a second language

ESL courses taught through English
Learning support teaching team

Student support services

Bilingual learning support officers
Learning support team
Homework centre
Student Representative Council
International students welcome program

Special programs

Gifted and talented programs
Robotics/engineering/science club
Music programs (ensembles/ bands/choir)
A large range of extracurricular activities
A large range of sports offered

Special facilities

Modern library
Private study areas for students
Student-run café
Large sporting grounds/playing fields
Commercial kitchens for hospitality students

Languages taught

Japanese

School achievements

Top ATAR achieved by domestic students was 99 and our top performing international student achieved an ATAR of 98.

Local area features

Carlingford is a quiet multicultural suburb 28 kilometres west of the centre of Sydney and about 30 minutes by train. There is excellent transport links. The school is close to major shopping centres at Carlingford, Parramatta and Macquarie and has a very good reputation in the local community.