Randwick High School
| Randwick High School | |
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| Address | |
Avoca street, Barker street and Rainbow Street , , 2031 Australia | |
| Coordinates | 33°55′30.10″S 151°14′18.51″E / 33.9250278°S 151.2384750°E Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. |
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| Type | Public secondary day school |
| Mottoes | 'Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow' |
| Established | January 2025 |
| Principal | Belinda Conway |
| Years taught | 7–12 |
| Enrolment | >1600 |
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| Website | https://randwick-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
Randwick High School is a co-educational public secondary school in Randwick, Sydney, Australia. Offically opened in 2025, the school amalgamated the former Randwick Boys High School and Randwick Girls' High School, aiming to meet local community preferences for a co-educational environment. The school is part of the NSW Department of Education's broader move towards providing more co-educational options across the state.[1]
History
The NSW Department of Education announced the formation of Randwick High School after extensive consultations in September 2023.[2]. Many parents and local stakeholders supported a co-educational model, seeing it as beneficial for educational and social development, with the merging of both high schools seeing both positive and negative opinions, with support arising from the lack of public co-educational schools in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, while oppositions argued over the loss of choice in single-sex education, primarily from students and parents of the former Randwick Girls.[3] This decision was finalised in 2024 where both schools would officialy merge into a singular co-educational high school in the following year.[4]
Campus and Facilities
Randwick High School’s campus features newly upgraded facilities through a $42 million government investment, set to be fully realized by 2027.[5] This includes cutting-edge classrooms, a gymnasium, science and technology laboratories, performing arts venues, and flexible learning spaces. Outdoor areas, including landscaped playgrounds, will provide a stimulating environment for student recreation and socialisation.
Academic and Extracurricular Programs
Randwick High School offers a broad curriculum that includes STEM, humanities, and creative arts subjects. Extracurricular opportunities will cover a wide range of activities in sports, arts, and academic clubs to support holistic student development. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, encouraging students to realize their potential and pursue diverse post-secondary pathways.
Transition Process
The establishment of Randwick High School as a co-educational institution is supported by a transitional framework to assist students, staff, and families. In its opening, special provisions were made in place for Year 11 and Year 12 students, allowing them continuity in their previous studies and minimal disruption as they prepare for their Higher School Certificate (HSC) examinations.[6] The NSW Department of Education is facilitating the transition by engaging the school community in shaping the school’s final name, uniform, and other cultural aspects.
See Also
References
- ↑ Carroll, Lucy - (November 23, 2022). NSW students promised access to co-ed high schools under Labor plan The Sydney Morning Herald.
- ↑ Meacham, Savannah - Digital Chief of Staff. (21 September 2023). Several single-sex Sydney schools to become co-ed. Nine News.
- ↑ (25 September 2023). I have never seen so many students cry in the hall. The Sydney Morning Herald.
- ↑ (21 December 2024). One campus a reality as Randwick fence comes down. NSW Department of Education.
- ↑ Randwick High School co-educational facility upgrade. NSW Department of Education.
- ↑ Jay - (January 30 2025) Exciting Changes Ahead: Randwick High School Opens it doors on the 6th February 2025 Eastern Suburbs Mums.
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