Sydney Distance Education High School
Sydney Distance Education High School is a government secondary school in Woolloomooloo, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1032, it sits in the 61st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 615 enrolled students, with approximately 4 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 18% have a language background other than English.
Woolloomooloo NSW 2011. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Sydney Distance Education High School compares
By ICSEA, Sydney Distance Education High School ranks 219th 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 23rd-highest ICSEA and the 18th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Plunkett Street Public School, a government primary school 0.1 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 Distance Education High School scores 1032, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Sydney Distance Education High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Woolloomooloo
Sydney Distance Education High School is located in Woolloomooloo, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,001/wk and median rent of $500/wk. Population: 3,792.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Woolloomooloo suburb profileSchools near Sydney Distance Education High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sydney Distance Education High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent's CollegeIndependent Secondary · Potts Point | 0.4 km | 1145 | 113 higher | 755 |
| SCEGGS DarlinghurstIndependent Combined · Darlinghurst | 0.6 km | 1209 | 177 higher | 936 |
| St Mary's Cathedral CollegeCatholic Combined · Sydney | 0.6 km | 1125 | 93 higher | 937 |
| Sydney Grammar SchoolIndependent Secondary · Darlinghurst | 0.8 km | 1274 | 242 higher | 1,925 |
| Darlinghurst Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Potts Point | 0.9 km | 1156 | 124 higher | 210 |
| Crown Street Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Surry Hills | 1.4 km | 1114 | 82 higher | 288 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sydney Distance Education High School a government school?
Yes, Sydney Distance Education High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Sydney Distance Education High School offer?
Sydney Distance Education High School offers 7-12.
What is Sydney Distance Education High School's ICSEA score?
Sydney Distance Education High School has an ICSEA score of 1032, placing it in the 61st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sydney Distance Education High School?
Sydney Distance Education High School has 615 enrolled students, with approximately 4 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sydney Distance Education High School?
The nearest schools to Sydney Distance Education High School are Plunkett Street Public School (0.1 km), St Vincent's College (0.4 km), SCEGGS Darlinghurst (0.6 km).
Where is Sydney Distance Education High School located?
Sydney Distance Education High School is located in Woolloomooloo, NSW 2011. Visit the school website at https://sydneyh-d.schools.nsw.gov.au.