South Sydney High School
South Sydney High School is a government secondary school in Maroubra, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1037, it sits in the 63rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 796 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 43% have a language background other than English.
Maroubra NSW 2035. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How South Sydney High School compares
By ICSEA, South Sydney High School ranks 213th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 12 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Corpus Christi College Maroubra, a Catholic secondary school 0.6 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. South Sydney High School scores 1037, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Maroubra
South Sydney High School is located in Maroubra, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,141/wk and median rent of $540/wk. Population: 30,722.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Maroubra suburb profileSchools near South Sydney High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs South Sydney High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi College MaroubraCatholic Secondary · Maroubra | 0.6 km | 1043 | 6 higher | 755 |
| Maroubra Junction Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Maroubra | 1.0 km | 1128 | 91 higher | 484 |
| Mount Sinai CollegeIndependent Primary · Maroubra | 1.0 km | 1097 | 60 higher | 267 |
| Lycee Condorcet The International French School Of SydneyIndependent Combined · Maroubra Junction | 1.2 km | 1173 | 136 higher | 1,129 |
| Matraville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Matraville | 1.3 km | 1046 | 9 higher | 222 |
| St Spyridon CollegeIndependent Combined · Maroubra | 1.5 km | 1093 | 56 higher | 785 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School MatravilleCatholic Primary · Matraville | 1.7 km | 1078 | 41 higher | 369 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Sydney High School a government school?
Yes, South Sydney High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does South Sydney High School offer?
South Sydney High School offers 7-12.
What is South Sydney High School's ICSEA score?
South Sydney High School has an ICSEA score of 1037, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend South Sydney High School?
South Sydney High School has 796 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near South Sydney High School?
The nearest schools to South Sydney High School are Corpus Christi College Maroubra (0.6 km), St Aidan's Catholic Primary School (0.7 km), Maroubra Junction Public School (1.0 km).
Where is South Sydney High School located?
South Sydney High School is located in Maroubra, NSW 2035. Visit the school website at https://sthsydney-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.