A 15-year-old boy has been stabbed multiple times outside Casula High School in Sydney's south-west, with emergency services rushing to the scene just before 8:30am on Monday. The teenager was taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition, and police have launched an investigation after no arrests were made at the scene.
What Happened Outside Casula High School
NSW Police received reports of an assault on Myall Road in Casula shortly before 8:30am Monday morning. Officers were told a boy had been stabbed several times in the abdomen while outside the grounds of Casula High School.
Paramedics attended and treated the teenager at the scene before transporting him to Liverpool Hospital, where he was listed in a serious but stable condition. The nature and speed of the response indicated the severity of the injuries involved.
A crime scene has been established at the location and police are continuing their investigation. The person responsible for the attack had not been located at the time of reporting, and no arrests had been made.
Police Investigation Ongoing, Attacker Remains at Large
Authorities confirmed the alleged attacker fled the scene, leaving police to canvass the area and gather evidence. The establishment of a formal crime scene points to investigators working to piece together the exact circumstances of the stabbing, including who was involved and what led to the attack.
No further details about a possible suspect or motive were available at the time of publication. The investigation is at an early stage, and police have urged anyone with information to come forward.
Incidents of youth violence near schools have drawn ongoing concern across New South Wales, with communities and authorities alike calling for greater focus on student safety. For broader context on significant events that have shaped public safety conversations in Australia in recent years, see this overview of major events in Australia.
School and Education Department Respond
A spokesperson for the NSW Department of Education confirmed that support was being provided to everyone affected by the incident. The department acknowledged the distressing nature of the event for the school community.
"Our thoughts are with the young person who was injured today," the spokesperson said in a statement. "The safety and wellbeing of students and staff is our number one priority."
The incident occurred at the start of the school day, a time when students are typically arriving on campus and gathering near school entrances and surrounding streets. The timing meant the attack took place in full proximity to the morning school routine, raising questions for parents and staff about the safety of students during arrival periods.
Community Concern Over Youth Safety in Western Sydney
The stabbing has once again brought attention to the issue of youth safety in Sydney's south-west, a region that has seen a range of serious incidents in recent years. Western Sydney communities have repeatedly called for more visible policing, intervention programs, and support structures to address the factors that contribute to violent incidents involving young people.
While Monday's attack occurred outside the school building itself, the proximity to the campus and the age of the victim are likely to prompt further questions about what preventive measures are in place to protect students travelling to and from school.
This is not the first time incidents near Sydney schools have raised broader safety concerns. Reports of violence and criminal behaviour in and around school precincts have contributed to wider debates about law enforcement responses in suburban areas. Our earlier coverage of police investigating multiple reported assaults in Sydney reflects the ongoing pressure on NSW Police to respond to serious crimes across the city's communities.
As of Monday morning, Liverpool Hospital had not issued a further public update on the teenager's condition. Police investigations remain active, and authorities have asked members of the public who may have witnessed the attack or have any relevant information to contact NSW Police.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

