Penrith High School offers learning experiences that produce consistently outstanding results in the HSC. Over 90% of our students progress directly to university. We also offer a highly successful acceleration program, enrichment programs that enhance learning, a widely acclaimed creative and performing arts program, a strong environmental education program, a wide range of student leadership opportunities, an extensive co-curricular program, an environment of excellence, and our greatest strength - our students and staff.
Years 7-10
Penrith High School offers the following courses to Years 7-10 students.
Career Education | History | PD/Health/PE |
Commerce | Industrial Technology (Metal) | Physical Education Studies |
Computing Studies | Industrial Technology (Wood) | Science |
Drama | Information Software Technology | Technical Drawing |
Design & Technology | Italian | Textiles Technology |
English | Japanese | Visual Arts |
Food Technology | Mathematics | |
Geography | Music | Sport |
Years 11 and 12
Penrith High School offers the following courses to students in Years 11 and 12.
Ancient History* | Engineering Studies | Modern History* |
Aboriginal Studies | English* | Music* |
| Biology | Food Technology | PD/Health/PE |
Business Studies | Geography | Physics |
| Community & Family Studies | Information Processes & Technology | Society and Culture |
| Chemistry | Italian* | Software Design & Development |
| Design & Technology | Japanese* | Studies in Religion I |
| Drama | Legal Studies | Visual Arts |
| Economics | Mathematics* |
* Denotes subjects where extension courses are also available
Penrith High School also offers:
- Accelerated classes in Mathematics;
- University Distinction Courses in Philosophy; Cosmology; Comparative Literature;
- VET courses through TAFE;
- Board Endorsed Courses: Photography; Exploring Early Childhood; Sport, Lifestyle & Recreation.
