Inner Sydney High School
Inner Sydney High School is a government secondary school in Surry Hills, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1104, it sits in the 85th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,161 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 48% have a language background other than English.
Surry Hills NSW 2010. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Inner Sydney High School compares
By ICSEA, Inner Sydney High School ranks 71st of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 39 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 16th-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Redfern Jarjum College, an independent primary school 0.5 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. Inner Sydney High School scores 1104, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Inner Sydney High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Surry Hills
Inner Sydney High School is located in Surry Hills, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,308/wk and median rent of $550/wk. Population: 15,828.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Surry Hills suburb profileSchools near Inner Sydney High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Inner Sydney High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourke Street Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Surry Hills | 0.9 km | 1135 | 31 higher | 381 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Waterloo | 1.1 km | 938 | 166 lower | 76 |
| Crown Street Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Surry Hills | 1.2 km | 1114 | 10 higher | 288 |
| GOAL CollegeIndependent Secondary · Ultimo | 1.2 km | 1027 | 77 lower | 204 |
| Sydney Boys High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Moore Park | 1.3 km | 1189 | 85 higher | 1,205 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Inner Sydney High School a government school?
Yes, Inner Sydney High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Inner Sydney High School offer?
Inner Sydney High School offers 7-12.
What is Inner Sydney High School's ICSEA score?
Inner Sydney High School has an ICSEA score of 1104, placing it in the 85th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Inner Sydney High School?
Inner Sydney High School has 1,161 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Inner Sydney High School?
The nearest schools to Inner Sydney High School are Redfern Jarjum College (0.5 km), Sydney Distance Education Primary School (0.7 km), Key College (0.8 km).
Where is Inner Sydney High School located?
Inner Sydney High School is located in Surry Hills, NSW 2010. Visit the school website at https://innersydneyhighschool.schools.nsw.gov.au.