SCEGGS Darlinghurst
SCEGGS Darlinghurst is an independent combined school in Darlinghurst, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1209, it sits in the 99th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 936 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 24% 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 SCEGGS Darlinghurst compares
By ICSEA, SCEGGS Darlinghurst ranks 3rd of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 22 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 12th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is William Street Campus, a Catholic secondary school 0.4 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. SCEGGS Darlinghurst scores 1209, well above average.
Enrolment and location
SCEGGS Darlinghurst 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
SCEGGS Darlinghurst 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 SCEGGS Darlinghurst
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs SCEGGS Darlinghurst | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Grammar SchoolIndependent Secondary · Darlinghurst | 0.5 km | 1274 | 65 higher | 1,925 |
| Darlinghurst Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Potts Point | 0.5 km | 1156 | 53 lower | 210 |
| Sydney Distance Education High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Woolloomooloo | 0.6 km | 1032 | 177 lower | 615 |
| St Mary's Cathedral CollegeCatholic Combined · Sydney | 0.7 km | 1125 | 84 lower | 937 |
| Crown Street Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Surry Hills | 0.8 km | 1114 | 95 lower | 288 |
| St Vincent's CollegeIndependent Secondary · Potts Point | 0.9 km | 1145 | 64 lower | 755 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SCEGGS Darlinghurst a government school?
No, SCEGGS Darlinghurst is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does SCEGGS Darlinghurst offer?
SCEGGS Darlinghurst offers K-12.
What is SCEGGS Darlinghurst's ICSEA score?
SCEGGS Darlinghurst has an ICSEA score of 1209, placing it in the 99th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend SCEGGS Darlinghurst?
SCEGGS Darlinghurst has 936 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near SCEGGS Darlinghurst?
The nearest schools to SCEGGS Darlinghurst are William Street Campus (0.4 km), Sydney Grammar School (0.5 km), Darlinghurst Public School (0.5 km).
Where is SCEGGS Darlinghurst located?
SCEGGS Darlinghurst is located in Darlinghurst, NSW 2010. Visit the school website at http://www.sceggs.nsw.edu.au.