German International School Sydney
German International School Sydney is an independent combined school in Terrey Hills, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1158, it sits in the 96th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 380 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 54% of students have a language background other than English.
Terrey Hills NSW 2084. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How German International School Sydney compares
By ICSEA, German International School Sydney ranks 36th of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Kinma School, an independent primary 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. German International School Sydney scores 1158, well above average.
Enrolment and location
German International School Sydney is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Terrey Hills
German International School Sydney is located in Terrey Hills, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,778/wk and median rent of $600/wk. Population: 3,142.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Terrey Hills suburb profileSchools near German International School Sydney
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs German International School Sydney | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanginanook SchoolIndependent Combined · Belrose | 2.3 km | 1051 | 107 lower | 65 |
| Covenant Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Belrose | 2.4 km | 1155 | 3 lower | 884 |
| Northern Beaches Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Terrey Hills | 2.7 km | 1134 | 24 lower | 1,228 |
| John Colet SchoolIndependent Primary · Belrose | 3.5 km | 1210 | 52 higher | 275 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is German International School Sydney a government school?
No, German International School Sydney is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does German International School Sydney offer?
German International School Sydney offers K-12.
What is German International School Sydney's ICSEA score?
German International School Sydney has an ICSEA score of 1158, placing it in the 96th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend German International School Sydney?
German International School Sydney has 380 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near German International School Sydney?
The nearest schools to German International School Sydney are Kinma School (0.7 km), Terrey Hills Public School (0.7 km), Mosman Preparatory School Outdoor Education Centre (1.3 km).
Where is German International School Sydney located?
German International School Sydney is located in Terrey Hills, NSW 2084. Visit the school website at http://www.giss.nsw.edu.au.