Did the rhythmic clang of AC/DC’s guitars ever echo within these walls? At Ashfield Boys High School, the answer is a resounding yes. Ashfield Boys High School, established in 1962, isn’t just any school. It’s the alma mater of rock legends Angus and Malcolm Young of AC/DC. Picture a young Angus, already showing his flair for showmanship, perhaps even experimenting with the school uniform that would later become his iconic stage attire. Ashfield Boys High School, a public school operated by the NSW Department of Education, has a rich history. Before its current name, it was known as Ashfield Superior School and Ashfield Superior Technical School. In 2023, it housed 771 students, a diverse group with 2% identifying as Indigenous Australians and a remarkable 64% from non-English speaking backgrounds. The school grounds themselves hold a hidden past. Part of the land was once occupied by the Australian Army, including a drill hall built in the 1800s. This very ground witnessed the Gilgandra Rifle Club’s penultimate stop on their Cooee March in 1915, a poignant moment before 240 men were sent to war. Even royalty has graced these grounds. In 2014, Prince Edward, then Earl of Wessex, visited Ashfield Boys High School to commemorate the 50th anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Australia. From rock ‘n’ roll royalty to actual royalty, Ashfield Boys High School’s story is a testament to its vibrant past and diverse community. It continues to shape young minds, producing not just rock stars and athletes, but also influential figures like disability discrimination commissioner Graeme Innes. As you stand before Ashfield Boys High School, listen closely. You might just hear the faint echoes of “Back in Black” or the cheers of future leaders.
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