About the school
South Sydney High School is a co-educational and comprehensive high school located in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, with an enrolment of approximately 600 students. The school prides itself on being an inclusive learning community, promoting success, pride, and a sense of belonging among its students. South Sydney High School offers a creative and academically challenging environment designed to inspire students to strive for excellence in their studies. The school emphasises the development of resilience and active, informed global citizenship, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
The educational focus at South Sydney High School includes enhancing literacy and numeracy, improving capabilities in information and communications technology (ICT), and fostering problem-solving skills. Opportunities for participation in physical and creative fields are abundant, allowing students to explore their talents and interests. The school provides various extracurricular activities, including school bands, clubs, drama programs, and interschool sports competitions. A robust student leadership program, which includes a Student Representative Council and an active Prefect body, encourages student engagement and recognition.
The school is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment, with trained staff members, including a student support officer and a counselling team, available to assist students' wellbeing. Facilities at South Sydney High School are tailored to enhance learning, featuring well-equipped classrooms, laboratories, and creative spaces including arts and technology rooms. Currently, there is an emphasis on raising the school's profile within the community through partnerships and various outreach programs.
Mission
At South Sydney High School, our vision is to be a dynamic, forward-thinking learning community where every student is valued and empowered to achieve their full potential.
Location & Catchment Area
- South Sydney High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Maroubra Junction Public School 933 m
- B Matraville Public School 1.3 km
- C Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School 1.6 km
- D Maroubra Bay Public School 1.7 km
- E Daceyville Public School 1.7 km
- F Pagewood Public School 1.9 km
- G South Coogee Public School 2.2 km
- H Rainbow Street Public School 2.2 km
- I Malabar Public School 2.4 km
- J Matraville Sports High School 2.5 km
- K Chifley Public School 2.5 km
- L Randwick High School 2.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 796 (312 girls, 484 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 793.8
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1037 (percentile 63)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 21% / 27% / 30% / 22%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 72
- Indigenous students
- 6%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 43%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 58.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 11.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 141 |
| Year 8 | 139 |
| Year 9 | 125 |
| Year 10 | 152 |
| Year 11 | 118 |
| Year 12 | 121 |
| Total | 796 |
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 | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 796 | 312 | 484 | - | 1037 | 58.3 |
| 2024 | 796 | 305 | 491 | 86.2 | 1039 | 58.6 |
| 2023 | 795 | 329 | 466 | 85.8 | 1033 | 57.4 |
| 2022 | 736 | 299 | 437 | 83.9 | 1023 | 55.1 |
| 2021 | 701 | 287 | 414 | 87.4 | 1013 | 53.7 |
| 2020 | 639 | 261 | 378 | - | 1012 | 48.8 |
| 2019 | 561 | 216 | 345 | 91.5 | 1014 | 44.8 |
| 2018 | 524 | 188 | 336 | 90.8 | 1006 | 44.8 |
| 2017 | 509 | 175 | 334 | 91.9 | 995 | 43.7 |
| 2016 | 501 | 192 | 309 | 86.8 | 993 | 43.7 |
| 2015 | 552 | 234 | 318 | 94.3 | 997 | 46.1 |
| 2014 | 556 | 215 | 341 | 91.4 | 1000 | 47.4 |
| 2013 | 631 | 267 | 364 | 93.2 | 1000 | 52 |
| 2012 | 671 | 290 | 381 | 90.1 | 1008 | 52.9 |
| 2011 | 729 | 328 | 401 | 91.1 | 1007 | 54.3 |
| 2010 | 746 | 351 | 395 | - | 1008 | 55.6 |
| 2009 | 820 | 386 | 434 | - | 1012 | 58.7 |
| 2008 | 856 | 405 | 451 | - | 1012 | 59.8 |
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.