South Sydney High School

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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

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%
Indigenous students
6%
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.

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