Why choose us?

Hawkesbury High School is a Year 7 to Year 12, Comprehensive, Coed Secondary School in Freemans Reach. We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures.

Our vision: That every day we focus on quality teaching and learning, that has the highest impact on student growth and achievement to develop future-focussed skills and capabilities.

Contact us to find out if Hawkesbury High School is the right choice for your child's education. Enrol today and join an inclusive community that values learning, growth and success!

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Why families choose us

A strong start

We help every child feel safe, included and confident from their very first day.

Support for every family

Our teachers and learning and wellbeing support teams work with our families. We co-design plans that help students learn in the way that works best for them.

High quality education

We offer our students a wide range of subjects and opportunities. This empowers them to learn, develop skills, and discover their passions.

Easy to access

Located in Freemans Reach, our school is easy to access by public transport, walking or driving. This makes every day at school more convenient for our families.

What we can offer your child

Student success

Congratulations to Heath of Year 7, who competed yesterday in the NSWCHSSA Trampoline Sports Championship in the disciplines of single mini, double mini, trampoline and tumbling.

Heath received first place in each discipline and was awarded 4 gold medals. In the end, Heath was named the 13 Years Boy Champion for 2025.

Heath winning his age group as the champion will now compete in the blue ribbon event for the 'Champion of Champions' against all the other age champions. Amazing job Heath!

Heath year 7 nswchssa trampoline sport
Our student success looks like:
  • participation in a range of competitions
  • success in life beyond school
  • active community members
  • growth through high potential and gifted education
  • striving for personal improvement.

Sarah tafe taster construction program

A world of opportunities

Congratulations to Year 9 student Sarah for completing the TAFE taster Construction program – she is possibly looking at Bricklaying as a career. Great work Sarah!

Our students have access to:
  • excursions
  • incursions
  • extra-curricular activities
  • a wide variety of subjects.

Tailored learning support

The 10GO program launch on Tuesday night had a great turn out. Year 9 students and their parents/carers from Hawkesbury High, Colo High and Richmond High schools came along to hear about a proposed Year 10 program for 2026. Students will be able to study a VET course and do work experience while completing their RoSA. Expressions of Interest to apply for the program are due back to school by Wednesday Week 10- 2nd July.

10 go program
We offer students:
  • student learning support officers (SLSO) in the classroom
  • teaching and learning adjustments
  • extension activities for students who need extra challenge
  • wellbeing and counselling support.
r u ok day

A welcoming community

We are so proud of our school community for creating a culture of care and compassion, and for reminding each other that every day is a good day to ask R U OK?

We create a welcoming community by:
  • supporting students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)
  • celebrating Harmony Day
  • incorporating culturally inclusive school events
  • ensuring cultural safety for all students.

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Stories and highlights

Hear about stories, wins and proud moments from our staff and students.

Policies and reports

Discover our local school policies, reports and plans.