Sydney Boys High School
Sydney Boys High School is a government secondary school in Moore Park, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1189, it sits in the 99th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,205 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 93% of students have a language background other than English.
Moore Park NSW 2021. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Sydney Boys High School compares
By ICSEA, Sydney Boys High School ranks 15th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 34 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sydney Girls High School, a government secondary school 0.2 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Sydney Boys High School scores 1189, well above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Sydney Boys High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Moore Park
Sydney Boys High School is located in Moore Park, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $3,874/wk and median rent of $550/wk. Population: 18.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Schools near Sydney Boys High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sydney Boys High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Girls High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Surry Hills | 0.2 km | 1193 | 4 higher | 929 |
| Bourke Street Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Surry Hills | 0.4 km | 1135 | 54 lower | 381 |
| Crown Street Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Surry Hills | 1.2 km | 1114 | 75 lower | 288 |
| Inner Sydney High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Surry Hills | 1.3 km | 1104 | 85 lower | 1,161 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Waterloo | 1.5 km | 938 | 251 lower | 76 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sydney Boys High School a government school?
Yes, Sydney Boys High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Sydney Boys High School offer?
Sydney Boys High School offers 7-12.
What is Sydney Boys High School's ICSEA score?
Sydney Boys High School has an ICSEA score of 1189, placing it in the 99th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sydney Boys High School?
Sydney Boys High School has 1,205 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sydney Boys High School?
The nearest schools to Sydney Boys High School are Sydney Girls High School (0.2 km), Bourke Street Public School (0.4 km), Sydney Distance Education Primary School (0.9 km).
Where is Sydney Boys High School located?
Sydney Boys High School is located in Moore Park, NSW 2021. Visit the school website at https://sydneyhigh.school.