CURRICULUM
Years 9 and 10
Students study the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, PDHPE, History and Geography. They can then choose a variety of electives including modern and classical languages, IGCSE Global Perspectives, biotechnology, music, visual art, design and technology, commerce, drama, dance and philosophy.
Years 11 and 12
Upon graduation, students achieve a Higher School Certificate (HSC) which indicates their level of performance in each subject. All students study a minimum of 10 units. Each subject is usually 2 units with additional extension subjects of 1 unit. English is the only compulsory subject. Pymble offers a variety of rigorous core and extension subjects.
Science Investigating Science, Agriculture
Earth Environmental Science
Geography, Business, Economics Geography, Business Studies Economics
History, Society and Ethics
Human Movement Science
Society and Culture#, Legal Studies, Aboriginal Studies#, Studies of Religion
Human Movement Science
Languages Italian Beginners, Spanish Beginners
Chemistry, Physics, Science Extension#
Modern History, Ancient History History Extension#
French Continuers, German Continuers, Chinese Continuers, Chinese in Context, Latin Continuers, Spanish Continuers, Classical Greek
French Extension, German Extension, Chinese Extension, Latin Extension, Classical Greek Extension
Technology and Applied Science
Performing Arts
VET
Food Technology, Textiles and Design#, Design and Technology#
Dance#, Drama#, Music 1#
Hospitality, Entertainment Industry
Software Design Development#
2#
*Extension 1 and Extension 2 are the highest possible course offerings in select subjects. Students studying Extension subjects are operating at first year university level.
#Requires a major independent project component to be submitted, as well as examination.
CO- CURRICULAR PROGRAM
Pymble Elite Sportswomen’s Program (PESP)
Pymble’s PESP supports talented athletes in Years 7 to 12 to excel in their sport while maintaining academic balance. Through mentoring, specialist guidance in nutrition and psychology, and personalised strength and conditioning programs developed from physiotherapy screenings, students receive holistic support to enhance performance, prevent injury, and manage their training and study commitments effectively.
Over 30 sports on offer
Artistic Gymnastics, Athletics and Cross Country, Australian Rules Football (AFL), Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Diving Equestrian, Fencing, Football (Soccer), Futsal, Golf, Health and Fitness, Hockey, Indoor Rock Climbing, Netball, Orienteering, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Rowing, Rugby Sevens, Sailing, Snow Sports, Softball, Surfing, Swimming Taekwondo, Tennis, Touch Football, Triathlon, Volleyball and Waterpolo
STEM
Coding, Drone Academy and Robotics
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Performing Arts
Dance: high-quality training across six dance streams, empowering students to become confident, artistic performers who balance their academic and creative pursuits.
Drama: provides diverse opportunities for students to develop performance, improvisation, musical theatre, and filmmaking skills through engaging co-curricular classes and teams.
Language Arts: cultivates confident communicators through Debating, Public Speaking, Mock Law (Years 9+), and Model United Nations, with students able to engage in one or multiple strands.
Music: offers an array of bands, choirs, orchestras and ensembles for students to join, as well as private music tuition.
Vision Valley
Pymble’s second campus, provides immersive, naturebased learning experiences that foster students’ courage, resilience, and wellbeing beyond the classroom.
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Dr Kate Hadwen Principal BTeach, MEd, MNTCW, PhD, MAICD
Natasha Stanfield Director of Studies BSc, DipEd, MEd Learning and Ldship nstanfield@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au
+61 2 9497 7866
Skye Halliday
Head of Pymble Elite Sportswomen’s Program (PESP)
BEd (PHE)
(Head of PESP is a combination of an Athletic Advisor/ Counsellor role in a USA High School) shalliday@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au
Terence Priester
Careers & Futures Advisor – International Pathways BA (English), MEd Instructional Technologies tpriester@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au
