The Department of Education and Communities runs six creative and performing arts high schools. These schools aim to foster excellence in creative fields while teaching the same core syllabus as other state-run high schools. These schools are accorded an unusually high degree of autonomy by the department in selecting students and teaching staff. The schools boast specialised facilities and equipment and competition for places is acute.
This list also includes three Independent schools: The Australian International Performing Arts High School, Talent Development High School and the McDonald College.
| School | Suburb or Town | Years | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts | Fairy Meadow | 7–12 | 1916 | website |
| Conservatorium High School | Sydney | 7–12 | 1918 | website |
| Campbelltown High School of the Performing Arts | Campbelltown | 7–12 | 1954 | website |
| Granville South High School | Granville | 7-12 | ? | website |
| Ku-ring-gai Creative Arts High School | North Turramurra | 7–12 | 1965 | website |
| Newtown High School of the Performing Arts | Newtown | 7–12 | 1990 | website |
| Hunter School of the Performing Arts | Broadmeadow | K-12 | 1998 | website |
| The McDonald College of the Performing Arts | North Strathfield | Prep–12 | 1984 | website |
| Talent Development High School (Brent Street) | More Park | 7–12 | 2004 | website |
| The Australian International Performing Arts High School | Harris Park | 7–12 | 2005 | website |
| Village Performing Arts College (Village Performing Arts Centre) | Alexandria, New South Wales | 10–12 | 2012 | website |
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