Richmond High School, (abbreviated as RHS) is a government-funded

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, located on Lennox Street,

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, in the

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region of

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, Australia. Established in 1955, the school caters for approximately 750 students from

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. The school is operated by the

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History

The school was established in January 1955. The motto is a translation of a phrase taken from the

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, chapter 23, verse 7.

Alumni

* Allan G. Bromleyhistorian of computing * Dave Dennis

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player; NSW Waratahs captain; Australian Wallabies *

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drummer of pop-rock band 5 Seconds of Summer *

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player; NSW and Sydney 6ers all-rounder *

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politician; Speaker of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly 1988–1995

References

External links

Richmond High School website
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History

Alumni

See also

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