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Murrumbidgee Regional High School - Griffith, is a newly de-merged secondary school situated in Griffith, with an anticipated 2023 enrolment of 590 students. The enrolment profile includes 107 students with an Aboriginal Heritage, 143 with a Pasifika background, and a significant number of students from EAL/D backgrounds.
The new secondary educational structure for the former Murrumbidgee Regional High School includes 2 independent schools supported by a Senior Cross School Coordinator who will ensure the provision of the legacy benefits arising from the previously merged school. The school will share linkages with Murrumbidgee High School - Wade, including senior curriculum and an Aboriginal Learning and Engagement Centre. As part of the restructure, the school will need to develop school specific structures and procedures to support student learning including role statements and well-being systems to support the aspirations of the new learning environments.
Murrumbidgee Regional High School – Griffith, includes a support unit with 3 classes, the Riverina Suspension Centre - Griffith, and a Clontarf Academy to support the educational provision for Aboriginal boys. Students at the school benefit from the multi-award winning Murrumbidgee Academy of STEM Excellence (MASE) Academy that provides education to students in partner primary schools and secondary schools right across NSW. The school seeks to continue to build on the growing academic performance of students, supporting them through strong academic, cultural, sporting and vocational pathways.
Positioned at the heart of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, Griffith stands as a sizable regional city. This location grants it access to a diverse array of industries, cultural establishments and local sports teams that are deeply integrated into the community fabric. The city's assets include its own airport, hospital, specialised facilities, and a wide spectrum of retail establishments. The Griffith area is proud to be the home of some of Australia’s finest wineries, large scale food and fibre production and host of significant innovative and engineering enterprises. The collective offerings of Griffith, along with its status as a hub for various attractions, make it an enticing lifestyle destination.