Sydney Grammar School
Sydney Grammar School is an independent secondary school in Darlinghurst, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1274, it sits in the 99th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,925 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher. 30% of students have a language background other than English.
Darlinghurst NSW 2010. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Sydney Grammar School compares
Sydney Grammar School has the highest ICSEA of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one. Of the 34 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is William Street Campus, a Catholic secondary school 0.2 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 Grammar School scores 1274, well above average.
Enrolment and location
Sydney Grammar School 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 Darlinghurst
Sydney Grammar School is located in Darlinghurst, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,279/wk and median rent of $550/wk. Population: 10,615.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Darlinghurst suburb profileSchools near Sydney Grammar School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sydney Grammar School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Cathedral CollegeCatholic Combined · Sydney | 0.4 km | 1125 | 149 lower | 937 |
| SCEGGS DarlinghurstIndependent Combined · Darlinghurst | 0.5 km | 1209 | 65 lower | 936 |
| St Andrew's Cathedral SchoolIndependent Combined · Sydney | 0.7 km | 1189 | 85 lower | 1,436 |
| Crown Street Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Surry Hills | 0.8 km | 1114 | 160 lower | 288 |
| Sydney Distance Education High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Woolloomooloo | 0.8 km | 1032 | 242 lower | 615 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sydney Grammar School a government school?
No, Sydney Grammar School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Sydney Grammar School offer?
Sydney Grammar School offers K-12.
What is Sydney Grammar School's ICSEA score?
Sydney Grammar School has an ICSEA score of 1274, placing it in the 99th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sydney Grammar School?
Sydney Grammar School has 1,925 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sydney Grammar School?
The nearest schools to Sydney Grammar School are William Street Campus (0.2 km), St Mary's Cathedral College (0.4 km), SCEGGS Darlinghurst (0.5 km).
Where is Sydney Grammar School located?
Sydney Grammar School is located in Darlinghurst, NSW 2010. Visit the school website at http://www.sydgram.nsw.edu.au.