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Epping Boys High School | |
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Location | |
Australia | |
Coordinates | 33°46′12″S 151°05′56″E / 33.7699°S 151.0989°E |
Information | |
Type | High school |
Motto | Strive to Achieve |
Established | 1957 |
Principal | Jessica Schadel |
Staff | 76 |
Grades | 7–12 |
Enrolment | 1400 |
Color(s) | Green, gold |
Website | eppingboy-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
Epping Boys High School is a comprehensive, public high school located in Marsfield, New South Wales, Australia, established in 1957. The current principal is Jessica Schadel.
As well as high achievements in the creative and performing arts, the school has a strong sporting and academic record. The school has been placed on the Centre of Excellence program.[1]
On 15 April 2010, the school hosted a Community Cabinet meeting chaired by the Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd.[2]
In the 2016/17 cricket season, Epping Boys High School won both the Challenge Cup and Allan Davidson Shield, defeating Figtree High and Endeavour Sports High respectively. In 2022 soccer season, they defeated local Randwick Boys High School to win the Puma Cup State Knockout.[citation needed]
The school has four houses, which are based upon prominent figures of Eastwood, Epping, Marsfield and Ryde during the 19th Century. Pupils competing in sport, academic and other various events earn points for their houses. At the end of the year, the house with the most points win the house cup. The houses are: