Ryde Secondary College
Ryde Secondary College is a government secondary school in Ryde, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1102, it sits in the 85th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,487 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 67% have a language background other than English.
Ryde NSW 2112. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Ryde Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Ryde Secondary College ranks 77th 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 6th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Holy Cross College, a Catholic secondary school 0.7 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. Ryde Secondary College scores 1102, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Ryde
Ryde Secondary College is located in Ryde, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,024/wk and median rent of $465/wk. Population: 31,907.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Ryde suburb profileSchools near Ryde Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ryde Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross CollegeCatholic Secondary · Ryde | 0.7 km | 1065 | 37 lower | 786 |
| St Charles Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Ryde | 0.7 km | 1118 | 16 higher | 579 |
| Ryde East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · North Ryde | 0.9 km | 1115 | 13 higher | 347 |
| Ryde Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Ryde | 1.0 km | 1096 | 6 lower | 497 |
| Northcross Christian SchoolIndependent Primary · Ryde | 1.1 km | 1194 | 92 higher | 374 |
| Putney Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Ryde | 1.5 km | 1114 | 12 higher | 357 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ryde Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Ryde Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Ryde Secondary College offer?
Ryde Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Ryde Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Ryde Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 1102, placing it in the 85th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ryde Secondary College?
Ryde Secondary College has 1,487 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ryde Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Ryde Secondary College are Holy Cross College (0.7 km), St Charles Catholic Primary School (0.7 km), Ryde East Public School (0.9 km).
Where is Ryde Secondary College located?
Ryde Secondary College is located in Ryde, NSW 2112. Visit the school website at https://rydesc-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.