Marrickville High School

Education Directory introduces Marrickville High School in Marrickville, for all your education and learning needs.

Marrickville High School is an inner Sydney co-educational high school supporting comprehensive education for a predominantly local community from diverse non-English speaking backgrounds. The school's focus is on developing successful learners who are able to achieve to their potential. The students benefit from excellent student wellbeing and co curricular programs that support and reward individual and team achievement. The junior curriculum develops basic literacy and numeracy skills and integrates computer technology across the curriculum. A Homework Centre operates after hours to further enhance student achievement through specialist tuition programs. Senior students have a wide range of subjects to choose from including VET courses and achieve excellent results in a setting based on small class numbers and individual attention.The school enjoys excellent facilities, especially in Information and Communication Technology (ICT)and a Senior Learning Centre. The grounds are extensive, allowing the students to pursue a full range of sports. In addition, the school includes two special purpose units: a support unit for students with intellectual disabilities and Marrickville Intensive English Centre (IEC) providing specialist English language development for recently arrived non-English speaking students prior to their enrolment at local high schools. The inclusive nature of our school contributes to developing students who appreciate our cultural diversity and contribute positively to society.