Merrylands High School was opened in 1959 and is a coeducational comprehensive high school situated in an established residential area in western Sydney. The school supports two satellite classes from the Holroyd School for Special Purposes (SSP). Merrylands High School is a strong community based centre of learning. The school provides the young people of Merrylands and Guildford with a comprehensive, relevant and enjoyable curriculum which values tolerance, embraces diversity, and inspires a commitment to lifelong learning. There are high expectations for all, regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, cultural background, or poverty. The school has a strong reputation within its community and is proud of its history of academic, sporting, cultural and leadership excellence.
Merrylands High School is a school proud of our traditions and history, proud of our innovations and proud of our achievements.
Our students, staff and parents are committed to excellence in a number of areas regularly recognised from a school to national level including: academics, sport, the arts, debating, competitions, and leadership to name a few.
Our priority areas include
・TEACHING & LEARNING
・STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & RETENTION
・CONNECTED LEARNING
・QUALITY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP (Everyone is a leader)
We are a school community that cares for each other. There is always someone to assist you. We have numerous programs of interest and support. Some of the support programs include Middle Years, Year Advisers, Enrichment programs, extensive sport, peer mediation, dance, games clubs, Gifted and Talented programs, and many more.
Students, staff and parents happily work together to ensure the best learning experiences for every student. Parents, students and staff groups meet regularly throughout each term, working on many exciting projects, including performances, gifted and talented programs, mentoring and the homework centre.
There is so much for you to discover at Merrylands High.
