Student opportunities and activities

At Marsden High School, we offer a variety of programs in the classroom and across the school to help students build new skills, make friends and explore new interests.

Our programs may include:

High Potential & Gifted Education:

• Pinnacle program (Years 7 & 8)

• Horizon program (Years 9 & 10)

• Mathematics Accelerated elective (Years 9 & 10)

Enrichment / Extension Classes:

• Big History

• The Galileo Project

• Robotics

Wellbeing, Engagement & Leadership Programs:

• Programs to develop resilience, confidence, leadership and celebrate diversity.

Subject Electives / Vocational Education:

• Students can select elective courses each year.

• Vocational education / training pathways are available.

Our students can take advantage of several scholarship and award opportunities.

Marsden Scholarships

Each year Marsden High School offers a variety of scholarships to students in years 7 to 12. These scholarships cater to the many different talents and interests of our students and include not only Academic Scholarships for those with a demonstrated strong academic record but also for subjects such as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Creative and Performing Arts and Sports.

Many of our scholarships are funded through our philanthropic community and the generosity of our Parents and Citizens Association.

For further information regarding the Marsden Scholarships Program please download the overview and application forms below.

Scholarship Applications for 2026 close on  Friday 31 October 2025 at 3:00pm

Scholarships Overview and Application Forms

Please read the  Scholarships Overview 2026  for all the details on the Marsden Scholarships Program, including types of scholarships, eligibility, processes and conditions.

The following links are the application forms for each of the available scholarships.

P&C High Achiever Scholarships

There are a number of P&C scholarships available for high achieving students:

High Achiever Transition Scholarship

High Achiever Focus Scholarship - Academic

High Achiever Focus Scholarship - Creative and Performing Arts

High Achiever Focus Scholarship - Sport

High Achiever Focus Scholarship - STEM

Marsden High Potential Transition Scholarship

Marsden High School offers one scholarship to a student transitioning to high school (Year 7 2025), who exhibits perseverance and commitment to learning and the potential to achieve good results with scholarship assistance.

MHS High Potential Transition Scholarship

John Tuckerman Scholarship

John Tuckerman was a student of Marsden High School in its early years. He was a dedicated student and also a keen cricketer. John came from a family who struggled financially and became a successful stockbroker. He wants to give something back to his school by giving scholarships to students.

John Tuckerman Junior Scholarship

John Tuckerman Senior Scholarship

Joan and David Williams Scholarship

Mr Kim Williams is an ex-student of Marsden High School. Mr Williams generously wants to give something back to his school by awarding scholarships to two students to assist with their education. The scholarships are named in honour of his parents, Joan and David Williams, who strongly supported the development of Marsden High School during the 1960’s.

Joan and David Williams ROSA Scholarship

Joan and David Williams HSC Scholarship

Barry Thomas O'Grady Scholarship

Mr O'Grady was a student of Marsden High School who generously wanted to give something back to his school by awarding a scholarship to a student to assist with their education. The scholarship is designed to reward a student that works hard but is experiencing financial hardship that may prevent them from achieving thier full potential.

Barry Thomas O'Grady Scholarship

NSW School Nanga Mai Awards

The  Nanga Mai Awards  are an annual event organised by Aboriginal Education and Communities Directorate. The awards recognise and celebrate innovation, excellence and educational achievement in Aboriginal education in NSW public schools, school communities and department directorates.

Premier’s Reading Challenge

This  Premier’s Reading Challenge  encourages students from Kindergarten to Year 9 to develop a love of reading and plays an important role in developing literacy.

Premier’s Debating Challenge

The  Premier’s Debating Challenge  is open to students from Year 5 to 12. Teams compete in a round robin series of debates against other schools. The winners go on to compete at regional and state level to determine the eventual state champion.

Public speaking competitions

The Arts Unit offers  public speaking competitions  for NSW school students. Each competition is a great opportunity for students to develop their speech-writing and presentation skills while representing their schools in a state-wide competition.

Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarships

The  Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarships  are an opportunity to visit significant overseas sites associated with Australia’s participation in war for Years 10 and 11 students in selected schools.

The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Australia

The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Australia  provides an internationally recognised, self-development program for people aged 14 to 25. The program equips young people with the opportunity to undertake a variety of voluntary and challenging activities.

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