130 Years of Excellence

Christian Brothers’ High School is the boys’ education specialist.

Outstanding academic results are just the beginning - with 130 years of producing exceptional young men, CBHS integrates modern teaching methods and resources to equip boys with confidence in their abilities; the skills to succeed and a strong moral compass to provide direction.

CBHS is large enough to provide a wide range of opportunities, but small enough that we know and support every boy. With a focus on nurturing the emotional, spiritual, physical and intellectual gifts of each boy, our pastoral care program is tailored to your son’s unique needs. A wide range of sporting activities, arts and music courses, social justice programs and community activities allow each student to find and nurture his talents, interests and skills.

Christian Brothers’ High School Lewisham was established by the Christian Brothers in 1891. From small beginnings it has grown into a large school and has built up a proud tradition in academic, cultural and sporting achievements.

The School was opened in 1889 at a time when Petersham and Lewisham were the terminus for the first day’s bullock teams making tracks from Sydney to Parramatta and Liverpool. At the time, the area had a population of around 10,000 people. The local paper reported the opening of CBHS on 12th December 1891 as “a comfortable, well-lighted building and gymnasium built at a cost of £1500 with accommodation for 100”.

Today, the School operates as an independent Catholic school that is governed and owned by The Trustees of Edmund Rice Education Australia, with a student population of 1,300 from Years 5 to 12.