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Fort Street High School

Fort Street High School

Petersham, NSW 2049

Government
Co-Ed
Secondary
Years
7–12
Secondary
Students
917
ACARA 2025
Annual fees
Not published
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Encouraging students to become independent thinkers, fostering creativity and personal growth.

The school prioritises academic and creative excellence, nurturing emotional resilience, self-confidence, and commitment to social justice through diverse programs and a respectful, inclusive environment.

School Overview

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School overview facts
School typeSecondarySectorGovernment
Year levels7–12Enrolments917
Early learningNot confirmedTeacher–student ratio1:14.3
GenderCo-EdPrincipalNot available
BoardingNoFoundedNot available
School overview facts
School typeSecondary
Year levels7–12
Early learningNot confirmed
GenderCo-Ed
BoardingNo
School overview facts (continued)
SectorGovernment
Enrolments917
Teacher–student ratio1:14.3
PrincipalNot available
FoundedNot available

Enrolment history

Enrolments from 2021 to 2025Bar chart of reported student totals. Exact figures and reporting details are available in the table below. Missing figures have no bar.09172021: 913 students · Years 7–1220212022: 909 students · Years 7–1220222023: 912 students · Years 7–1220232024: 913 students · Years 7–1220242025: 917 students · Years 7–122025

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys
616(67.2%)
Girls
301(32.8%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home
78%
English only
22%
Not stated
0%

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Parramatta Rd, Petersham NSW 2049

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