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South Western Sydney: 34 Public High Schools Open to International Students in 2026–2027

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As of 1 June 2026, the NSW Department of Education lists 34 public high schools across South Western Sydney as open to international student enrolment for 2026 and 2027. Of these, 13 require enrolment within a designated catchment area; 8 have limited homestay availability; 3 offer no dedicated English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) support; and 3 are flagged with limited capacity in 2026. Prospective Year 11 entrants face a notable restriction: 12 schools admit Year 11 students only from Term 1, while one campus operates as a senior college for students over 18. The advisory data is indicative only: actual placement is confirmed through formal assessment by DE International and subject to change without notice.

Region Overview

South Western Sydney is not a single municipality but a Department of Education grouping that extends from the inner south‑western suburbs (Canterbury, Belmore, Kingsgrove) through the middle‑ring centres of Bankstown, Fairfield and Liverpool, and reaches south to Holsworthy and Leumeah. The area is well served by the Sydney Trains T2 (Leppington & Inner West), T3 (Bankstown) and T8 (Airport & South) lines, with bus interchanges at major centres such as Bankstown, Liverpool and Fairfield. Typical journey times to the Sydney CBD range from 35 to 55 minutes by rail, depending on the station.

Residential patterns are predominantly low‑rise detached housing with pockets of medium‑density units near station precincts. For international students, homestay remains the primary accommodation pathway. Weekly homestay fees in this region, inclusive of utilities and meals, generally sit in the $350–$400 range in 2026, though individual arrangements may vary. The area’s deep multicultural profile — significant Vietnamese, Chinese, Lebanese, South Asian and Pacific Islander communities — means many schools have extensive experience with students from language backgrounds other than English. However, that experience is unevenly distributed, as reflected in the EAL/D support data below.

School List

The following 34 schools are listed in alphabetical order. For each, the 2026 and 2027 year‑group capacities are shown exactly as reported by the NSW Department of Education in its 1 June 2026 International Student Capacity Update. “Capacity” indicates that places are available in that year group; “Limited capacity” indicates that fewer places are expected; a blank year group means no intake is offered. All capacity statements are advisory and are advisory only; actual placement depends on DE International assessment.

  1. Bankstown Girls High School · Bankstown · 2026: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: No · Homestay: unspecified · EAL/D available · Year 11 students must commence from Term 1.
  2. Bankstown Senior College · Bankstown · 2026: Capacity in Year 10 · 2027: Capacity in Years 10,11 · Catchment: No · Homestay: unspecified · EAL/D available · Senior school only; suitable for students over 18 years only; non‑uniform campus; operates four days a week.
  3. Bass High School · Bass Hill · 2026: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: Yes · Homestay: unspecified · No EAL/D support available.
  4. Belmore Boys High School · Belmore · 2026: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: Yes · Homestay: unspecified · EAL/D available.
  5. Birrong Boys High School · Birrong · 2026: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: No · Homestay: limited · EAL/D available.
  6. Birrong Girls High School · Birrong · 2026: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: No · Homestay: unspecified · EAL/D available · Year 11 students must commence from Term 1.
  7. Bonnyrigg High School · Bonnyrigg · 2026: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: Yes · Homestay: limited · EAL/D available · Year 11 students must commence from Term 1.
  8. Bossley Park High School · Bossley Park · 2026: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: No · Homestay: unspecified · EAL/D available.
  9. Cabramatta High School · Cabramatta · 2026: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: No · Homestay: unspecified · EAL/D available · Year 11 students must commence from Term 1.
  10. Canley Vale High School · Canley Vale · 2026: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: Yes · Homestay: unspecified · EAL/D available · Year 11 students must commence from Term 1.
  11. Canterbury Boys High School · Canterbury · 2026: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: Yes · Homestay: limited · EAL/D available.
  12. Canterbury Girls High School · Canterbury · 2026: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: No · Homestay: unspecified · EAL/D available · Year 11 students must commence from Term 1.
  13. Casula High School · Casula · 2026: Limited capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Limited capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: Yes · Homestay: unspecified · EAL/D available.
  14. Cecil Hills High School · Cecil Hills · 2026: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: Yes · Homestay: limited · EAL/D available · Year 11 students must commence from Term 1.
  15. Condell Park High School · Condell Park · 2026: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: No · Homestay: unspecified · EAL/D available.
  16. East Hills Boys High School · East Hills · 2026: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: No · Homestay: unspecified · EAL/D available.
  17. East Hills Girls High School · East Hills · 2026: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: No · Homestay: unspecified · EAL/D available.
  18. Fairfield High School · Fairfield · 2026: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: No · Homestay: limited · EAL/D available.
  19. Fairvale High School · Fairfield · 2026: Capacity in Years 7,8 · 2027: Capacity in Years 7,8,10,11 · Catchment: Yes · Homestay: unspecified · EAL/D available · Year 11 students must commence from Term 1.
  20. Holsworthy High School · Holsworthy · 2026: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: No · Homestay: unspecified · EAL/D available · Year 11 students must commence from Term 1.
  21. Hoxton Park High School · Hoxton Park · 2026: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: Yes · Homestay: unspecified · EAL/D available.
  22. Kingsgrove High School · Kingsgrove · 2026: Limited capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: No · Homestay: unspecified · EAL/D available.
  23. Kingsgrove North High School · Kingsgrove · 2026: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: No · Homestay: unspecified · EAL/D available · Year 11 students must commence from Term 1.
  24. Leumeah High School · Leumeah · 2026: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: No · Homestay: limited · EAL/D available.
  25. Liverpool Boys High School · Liverpool · 2026: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: No · Homestay: unspecified · EAL/D available · 3×3 school; students must commence Year 10 in Term 4 before starting Year 11.
  26. Liverpool Girls High School · Liverpool · 2026: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: No · Homestay: unspecified · Limited EAL/D support; full EAL/D programme not available.
  27. Lurnea High School · Lurnea · 2026: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: No · Homestay: limited · EAL/D available.
  28. Merrylands High School · Merrylands · 2026: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: Yes · Homestay: unspecified · EAL/D available · Year 11 students must commence from Term 1.
  29. Miller High School · Miller · 2026: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: No · Homestay: unspecified · EAL/D available · Year 11 students must commence from Term 1.
  30. Prairiewood High School · Prairiewood · 2026: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: Yes · Homestay: unspecified · No EAL/D support available.
  31. Sir Joseph Banks High School · Revesby · 2026: Limited capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Limited capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: Yes · Homestay: unspecified · EAL/D available.
  32. St Johns Park High School · St Johns Park · 2026: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: No · Homestay: unspecified · EAL/D available.
  33. Strathfield South High School · Strathfield South · 2026: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: Yes · Homestay: limited · EAL/D available.
  34. Wiley Park Girls High School · Wiley Park · 2026: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10 · 2027: Capacity in Years 7,8,9,10,11 · Catchment: No · Homestay: unspecified · EAL/D available.

Catchment and Accommodation

Thirteen of the 34 schools operate with a designated enrolment catchment area. For these, the student’s residential address must fall within the school’s intake zone, which is verified through DE International in conjunction with the school’s own enrolment procedures. The catchment‑constrained schools are: Bass High School, Belmore Boys High School, Bonnyrigg High School, Canley Vale High School, Canterbury Boys High School, Casula High School, Cecil Hills High School, Fairvale High School, Hoxton Park High School, Merrylands High School, Prairiewood High School, Sir Joseph Banks High School, and Strathfield South High School.

Because homestay placements must align with the catchment when a zoning requirement exists, families and agents should plan accommodation early in these suburbs. In practice, this means a student applying to a catchment school must secure a homestay within that zone before enrolment can be confirmed. The interaction of limited homestay supply with catchment rules can narrow options substantially. Eight schools report “limited” homestay availability: Birrong Boys, Bonnyrigg, Canterbury Boys, Cecil Hills, Fairfield, Leumeah, Lurnea, and Strathfield South. Where a school is both catchment‑restricted and homestay‑limited — as is the case for Bonnyrigg, Canterbury Boys, Cecil Hills and Strathfield South — prospective applicants should anticipate a longer lead time to secure accommodation and a greater risk that a place cannot be offered even if academic entry requirements are met. For schools without a catchment, homestay can be sourced more flexibly across the broader region, reducing this bottleneck.

English Language Support

Most South Western Sydney public high schools provide an EAL/D programme, offering in‑class and small‑group language tuition for students whose first language is not English. However, three schools in the region — Bass High School, Liverpool Girls High School and Prairiewood High School — are listed with no dedicated EAL/D support. Liverpool Girls High School carries the note “Limited EAL/D support available,” indicating that while some language assistance may be provided informally, a structured EAL/D programme is absent. Students with an intermediate or higher English proficiency (typically IELTS 5.0 and above) may manage without a formal EAL/D stream, but those requiring intensive language development should exclude these three schools from their shortlist unless alternative external support can be arranged. All other 31 schools confirm EAL/D availability as of the June 2026 advisory.

Key Rules and Special Conditions

Bankstown Senior College is the sole senior‑only campus in the region. It enrols only Year 10, 11 and 12 students; it is intended for learners aged 18 and over; it does not require a school uniform; and the timetable runs across four days per week. This campus suits mature‑age students seeking a compressed, adult‑learning environment. A different structural note applies to Liverpool Boys High School, which operates a “3×3” model. Under this arrangement, an international student must commence Year 10 in Term 4 before beginning Year 11, ensuring a contiguous academic programme.

Who This Region Suits (and Who It Doesn’t)

South Western Sydney is a practical choice for families who value a wide selection of schools, strong public‑transport connectivity to the CBD, and relative affordability in accommodation compared with the inner‑east or north shore. The high proportion of schools without catchment restrictions (21 of 34) gives applicants flexibility to assemble a shortlist based on homestay availability and academic programmes rather than residential geography. The presence of many long‑established multicultural communities also means that newly arrived students often find familiar cultural and linguistic networks.

The region is less suitable for students who require intensive EAL/D support but are drawn to schools without that provision. Applicants targeting a senior college model should note that only one campus offers that format, and it is restricted to over‑18s. Families who must secure a place in a specific catchment school where homestay is also limited need to prepare for a longer, more uncertain placement process. Finally, students hoping to enter Year 11 mid‑stream will find the 12 Term‑1‑only schools closed to them, substantially narrowing the available set.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many South Western Sydney public high schools accept international students in 2026?
The 1 June 2026 NSW Department of Education advisory lists 34 public high schools in the South Western Sydney region as open to international enrolment.

Which South Western Sydney schools require a catchment area?
Thirteen schools enforce a catchment: Bass High School, Belmore Boys High School, Bonnyrigg High School, Canley Vale High School, Canterbury Boys High School, Casula High School, Cecil Hills High School, Fairvale High School, Hoxton Park High School, Merrylands High School, Prairiewood High School, Sir Joseph Banks High School, and Strathfield South High School.

Are there schools in the region with no EAL/D support?
Three schools — Bass High School, Liverpool Girls High School and Prairiewood High School — offer no dedicated EAL/D programme. Liverpool Girls High School notes only limited support. The remaining 31 schools provide EAL/D.

What are the Year 11 entry restrictions?
Twelve schools admit Year 11 students only from Term 1: Bankstown Girls, Birrong Girls, Bonnyrigg, Cabramatta, Canley Vale, Canterbury Girls, Cecil Hills, Fairvale, Holsworthy, Kingsgrove North, Merrylands and Miller. Additionally, Liverpool Boys High School requires Term 4 Year 10 entry before commencing Year 11, and Bankstown Senior College accepts only over‑18s.

Which schools have limited capacity in 2026?
Casula High School, Kingsgrove High School and Sir Joseph Banks High School each carry a limited‑capacity advisory for 2026.

Data Source and Methodology

All capacity statements, catchment designations, homestay availability and EAL/D support classifications are drawn from the “NSW Department of Education International Student Capacity Update” published on 1 June 2026. This is an advisory snapshot, intended as a guide only; placements are not confirmed until formal assessment and are subject to formal assessment by DE International. Figures may change after the advisory date. No third‑party agent or placement service data has been used. Every effort has been made to reproduce the department’s classifications verbatim. Readers should check the most recent DE International advisory before submitting an application.

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