Is CBHS Lewisham a selective school?

No, we are a proudly comprehensive school. We believe in supporting every boy to achieve his potential, regardless of his academic level. Our recent HSC results placed us as one of the strongest Catholic boys’ schools in Sydney, and our academic achievements year on year make us a highly sought after school.

What is the enrolment process?

If you are interested in enrolling your son at Christian Brothers’ High School Lewisham, please complete an Expression of Interest to begin the process. Every applicant is offered an interview, and we will be in contact with you three years prior to his proposed commencement to request further information and arrange a suitable time for the interview to take place. If this interview is successful, we will confirm your offer in writing and you will be required to respond within a set period of time to confirm his place. 

Read the Enrolment Process here.

What documents does the school require?

After you submit an Expression of Interest form, we will ask you to complete an Enrolment Form approximately three years before the child is due to commence. You will be asked to include documents such as a copy of their birth certificate, completed vaccination schedule, latest school report, NAPLAN results, any relevant medical information, plus his baptismal or confirmation certificate (if applicable).

What time does school start and end?

School starts at 8.40am and finishes at 3.10pm, with the exception of Thursday when school finishes at 2.45pm due to sport. Students are supervised from 8am each morning.

View the School Calendar here.

Does my son bring his own device to school?

All students are required to bring their own device. Information on which device/laptop is suitable will be given at Orientation – please do not purchase a device prior to receiving this information. Smart tablets and smartphones are not permitted under our (Bring Your Own Device) BYOD program.

Do the boys have to play sport?

CBHS Lewisham has a proud sporting tradition, with a number of current premiership teams across a range of sports. All boys are encouraged to be active via Representative or Internal Sports each Thursday. CBHS Lewisham does not have weekend sport.

Does the school offer before and after school care?

While we do not offer before and after school care, our library, the Waterford Learning Centre, does offer supervised study and reading on selected days of the week each term, until 5.30pm. 

Each term there is also a number of extra curricular activities on-site after school, available to all students. Currently those activities include: Music Ensembles and Bads, ALFA Football program, Code Camp and Sydney Basketball Academy.

How much more do we need to pay for books, camps and excursions?

When considering the total investment in your son’s education, please account for uniforms, textbooks, stationery, laptop, incursions, excursions, subject-specific costs (ie timber or art) and camps which are not included in tuition fees.

Does the school have buses?

Yes, we have several school bus routes operating morning and afternoon for students from a wide area. The school is also centrally located to Lewisham Train Station, Lewisham West Light Rail Station and numerous public bus routes. 

School buses are provided by Transport NSW. Follow the steps below to find out more.

1. Go to transportnsw.info
2. Select ‘Trip Planner’ and enter the trip details (to and/or from Christian Brothers Lewisham)
3. Select a school day (not weekend or school holidays), enter 8:10am as the ‘arriving’ time for the morning or 3:10pm as the ‘leaving’ time for the afternoon
4. Click on ‘More Options’ and then click ‘Refine’
5. Select the mode of transport ‘School Bus’ for school special buses (you can also unselect various modes where not applicable). The available routes, times and a map will then be displayed.

What guidelines are there for the boys’ personal appearance?

Boys are to be neat and presentable at all times. Personal appearance and presentation should include hair that is clean, combed and in a style that does not draw attention to the individual. The definition of appropriate personal appearance and presentation is at the discretion of the Year Coordinator. It is an expectation that shirts are tucked in and top buttons always done up. No form of earrings or piercings, including clear studs, is permitted. Chains and necklaces (including religious symbols) should not be visible outside the uniform. Rings or other forms of jewellery are not permitted.