Sylvania High School
Sylvania High School is a government secondary school in Sylvania, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1039, it sits in the 64th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 750 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 48% have a language background other than English.
Sylvania NSW 2224. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Sylvania High School compares
By ICSEA, Sylvania High School ranks 204th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sylvania Heights Public School, a government primary school 0.8 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. Sylvania High School scores 1039, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Sylvania High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Sylvania
Sylvania High School is located in Sylvania, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,961/wk and median rent of $530/wk. Population: 10,749.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Sylvania suburb profileSchools near Sylvania High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sylvania High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvania Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Sylvania | 0.8 km | 1056 | 17 higher | 482 |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School MirandaCatholic Primary · Miranda | 1.7 km | 1090 | 51 higher | 396 |
| Gymea North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Gymea | 1.7 km | 1075 | 36 higher | 362 |
| Port Hacking High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Miranda | 1.8 km | 1050 | 11 higher | 950 |
| Miranda North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Miranda | 1.8 km | 1046 | 7 higher | 291 |
| Miranda Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Miranda | 2.0 km | 1024 | 15 lower | 300 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sylvania High School a government school?
Yes, Sylvania High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Sylvania High School offer?
Sylvania High School offers 7-12.
What is Sylvania High School's ICSEA score?
Sylvania High School has an ICSEA score of 1039, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sylvania High School?
Sylvania High School has 750 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sylvania High School?
The nearest schools to Sylvania High School are Sylvania Heights Public School (0.8 km), Sylvania Public School (1.3 km), Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda (1.7 km).
Where is Sylvania High School located?
Sylvania High School is located in Sylvania, NSW 2224. Visit the school website at https://sylvania-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.