Mission
Marrickville High School provides exceptional learning opportunities for all of its students in a supportive and caring environment. Coupled with quality teaching, students are encouraged to achieve personal excellence through a tailored curriculum that meets the needs and talents of each student. Description
Founded in 1929 on the site of the original Marrickville Council Chambers, Marrickville Girls Intermediate High School was later named Marrickville Junior Girls High School in 1954. Growing enrolments, as a result of a boom in the migrant population, led to a proposal to build a new secondary school in 1969 on the present site of Sydenham Road. In 1977 Marrickville Girls High School was officially opened by Governor of New South Wales, Sir Arthur Roden Cutler. In 1979 the school became coeducational and was renamed Marrickville High School. Sporting facilities include a dance studio, two full sized playing fields, an undercover netball court, two basketball courts and two cricket practice nets. A multipurpose centre incorporating a gymnasium, and indoor basketball court also acts as the schools assembly hall - offering ‘inner city’ students plenty of space to move. Marrickville High School houses two fully equipped teaching kitchens and state of the art woodwork facilities for its design and technology courses. Students are offered creative fulfillment through music, drama, art, creative writing and poetry programmes. Our school is staffed by dedicated, experienced professionals who genuinely care for the well-being and progress of each student. Their aim is to develop successful learners who are able to reach their potential, and equip students with the skills and attitude, to be ready for the demands of adult life.
