Sydney Girls High School

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Empowering Women of Excellence since 1883

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About the school

Sydney Girls High School is an academically selective state school located in Surry Hills, established in 1883 as the oldest public girls' school in New South Wales. The school serves a diverse drawing area, with students coming from across Sydney. Sydney Girls High School excels in various domains, including academics, sports, culture, and the arts, with numerous students achieving at both national and international levels.

Facilities and Resources

The school is well-equipped with modern resources and utilises advanced technology to support learning. A dedicated technology support staff enhances the educational experience, ensuring gifted girls receive effective teaching. Many of the school's staff hold postgraduate qualifications, fostering a culture of high expectations where students feel safe to take intellectual risks.

Holistic Education Approach

Central to the school's philosophy is the recognition of each student's individual needs through quality teaching and co-curricular activities designed for socio-affective growth. The school encourages strong relationships among students of different ages, as well as with teachers and other adults. Parental involvement is highly valued, contributing to the school's governance and co-curricular programs.

Community and Support

Sydney Girls High School prides itself on creating a supportive community, where every student feels included and capable of achieving their best. This dynamic environment not only focuses on academic excellence but also on developing confident, capable young women ready to make a positive impact on the world. Through collaboration with families and active student participation, the school nurtures a balanced approach to education and wellbeing.

Mission

Empowering Women of Excellence since 1883

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
929
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
929
ICSEA What does this mean?
1193 (percentile 99)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
2% / 6% / 20% / 71%
Indigenous students
0%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
63.3
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
12.4

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Year 7 150
Year 8 150
Year 9 150
Year 10 150
Year 11 162
Year 12 167
Total 929

Year by year

Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.

Year Enrolments Attendance % ICSEA Teaching staff (FTE)
2025 929 - 1193 63.3
2024 938 94.1 1187 63.7
2023 928 94.1 1190 63.2
2022 925 93.4 1194 63.2
2021 930 95.5 1207 63.4
2020 923 - 1204 62.9
2019 924 96.3 1204 63
2018 937 96.7 1198 63.9
2017 935 96.3 1192 63.5
2016 936 96 1193 62.6
2015 950 96.7 1208 63.3
2014 945 97 1199 62.9
2013 938 96.6 1196 62.6
2012 937 96 1141 62.3
2011 936 96.1 1142 62.4
2010 930 - 1145 62
2009 923 - 1074 61.7
2008 917 - 1074 62

Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.

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