Sydney Girls High School
Sydney Girls High School is a government secondary school in Surry Hills, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1193, it sits in the 99th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 929 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 91% of students have a language background other than English.
Surry Hills NSW 2010. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Sydney Girls High School compares
By ICSEA, Sydney Girls High School ranks 14th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 33 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sydney Boys 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 Girls High School scores 1193, well above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Sydney Girls High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Surry Hills
Sydney Girls High School is located in Surry Hills, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,308/wk and median rent of $550/wk. Population: 15,828.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Surry Hills suburb profileSchools near Sydney Girls High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sydney Girls High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Boys High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Moore Park | 0.2 km | 1189 | 4 lower | 1,205 |
| Bourke Street Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Surry Hills | 0.6 km | 1135 | 58 lower | 381 |
| Crown Street Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Surry Hills | 1.4 km | 1114 | 79 lower | 288 |
| Inner Sydney High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Surry Hills | 1.4 km | 1104 | 89 lower | 1,161 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Waterloo | 1.5 km | 938 | 255 lower | 76 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sydney Girls High School a government school?
Yes, Sydney Girls High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Sydney Girls High School offer?
Sydney Girls High School offers 7-12.
What is Sydney Girls High School's ICSEA score?
Sydney Girls High School has an ICSEA score of 1193, placing it in the 99th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sydney Girls High School?
Sydney Girls High School has 929 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sydney Girls High School?
The nearest schools to Sydney Girls High School are Sydney Boys High School (0.2 km), Bourke Street Public School (0.6 km), Sydney Distance Education Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Sydney Girls High School located?
Sydney Girls High School is located in Surry Hills, NSW 2010. Visit the school website at https://sydneygirl-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.