Hoxton Park High School

Hoxton Park High School is a state high school in the suburb of Hinchinbrook, New South Wales in the City of Liverpool local government area, approximately 39 km south west of the city centre of Sydney. It is a co-educational school, catering for students from Years 7 to 12.The school was founded in 1974 in what was then a rural district. Since then, the region has experienced much suburban development, though many students still come from rural areas to the west such as Austral and Kemps Creek. Currently, students are drawn from Hoxton Park Public School, Hinchinbrook Public School and Middleton Grange Public School.Hoxton Park High School offers a comprehensive education with a range of courses available for students within the fields of English, mathematics, science, social sciences, history, the creative and performing arts, PDHPE/sport and technology. The school has extensive grounds and playing fields and boasts a large agriculture farm - features that many other local schools cannot match. There is a strong academic focus with students supported to achieve their personal best, the introduction of the Self-Select class for Years 7 and 8, and staff working closely with senior students to improve their application and achievement in all areas. Vocational Education and Training (VET) is a particular feature of the school, with students able to select from courses such as Hospitality, Metal and Engineering, Construction, Retail and Primary Industries. The school has developed strong relationships with TAFE, local businesses and training providers.