Moorebank High School (MHS) is a government-funded

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, located in

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, a suburb in the

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district of

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, Australia. The school was located in

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until suburb borders changed. Established in 1971 and operated by the

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, the school currently caters for approximately 1,041 students from

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. This is a comprehensive and selective high school.

History

Planning for Moorebank High School began in 1971 to meet the needs of the Moorebank, and growth areas. It wasn't until May 1975 however that the school was ready to be occupied. At the beginning of term, two staff and students moved into the present school premises, with B. T. O'Donnell as the founding School Principal. In June 1985, to coincide with the opening of the school tennis courts, the school was officially opened by the then Minister of Education,

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. Over the years Moorebank High has built up a record of academic, sporting, performing arts and student leadership achievement. The school is a leader in the area of technology with five computing laboratories allowing learning programs to be developed for students. School musicals and Expo evenings are a feature of the school. In 2010 Moorebank High School became a partially selective high school.Quoted directly from the Moorebank High School Website

Admissions and enrolment

Total enrolment in junior years (7–10) is approximately 180 students, and around 200 in senior years (11–12). Total number of enrolment was 1,075 students in 2018. The school is partially selective, meaning it is divided into selective and comprehensive classes. Those who want to enrol in the comprehensive classes will just enrol normally, like in most other high schools. Admission into selective classes in Year 7 is determined upon results in a Statewide examination known as the

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. Entry into vacant places in later stages is based on a reserve list and other criteria, mainly reports from previous years. The school also has a Support Unit through which students with Autism Spectrum Disorder receive extra support and lessons designed to equip them for active participation in the wider community upon graduation. These students are also encouraged to take part in all aspects of school life and are an integral part of the school community.

Facilities

School facilities include six laboratories, three industrial kitchens, two wood-work studios, two metal-work studios, a recording studio, a photographic darkroom, a dual-library, a football field, a cricket field, two cricket nets, two basketball courts, three tennis courts, a dance studio, and an indoor multiplex hall with staging.

References

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History

Admissions and enrolment

Facilities

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