Fort Street High School

Fort Street High School is an academically selective high school with a long history of providing education for gifted students. The school is located in Petersham and has an enrolment of 920 students of whom 75% come from language backgrounds other than English. The school is known for developing leadership across an extensive range of areas and endeavour. Fortians are encouraged to be self-directed, independent learners as well as critical thinking young adults who contribute to society in the context of a highly developed social conscience. The school provides a wide range of co-curricular programs which enhance the learning of Fortians. The school is supported by a diverse and highly engaged parent community.