St George Girls High School
Dragon PRIDE: Proactive, Respectful, Inclusive, Diligent and Emotionally resilient.
About the school
St George Girls High School is an academically selective high school established in 1916, known for its commitment to providing exceptional educational outcomes for high potential learners. The school fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to explore their potential while achieving personal excellence across various facets of school life.
Learning Environment
Students at St George Girls High School engage with a broad curriculum designed to challenge and inspire. The school's approach emphasises creativity, confidence, resilience, and resourcefulness, enabling students to develop critical skills for future success. The comprehensive curriculum is paired with extensive extra-curricular activities, promoting a well-rounded education and personal growth.
Student Wellbeing
The school has a robust support and wellbeing framework to ensure that each student is known, valued, and cared for. Highly experienced teachers act as partners in learning, fostering a culture of high expectations and supporting students as they strive to surpass their limits.
Community Engagement
St George Girls High School values collaboration with parents, local schools, businesses, alumni networks, and tertiary institutions, fostering strong connections within the community. The school is deeply committed to nurturing a respectful, socially aware student body, ready to engage with the world around them and make ethical decisions.
The combined efforts of students, staff, and parents contribute to the school’s reputation as one of the most sought-after public schools in New South Wales, making it a preferred choice for families in the local and broader community.
Mission
St George Girls High School is committed to providing quality teaching and learning experiences and opportunities in a high-performing and supportive environment. Our focus is on nurturing the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development of each student, ensuring they grow into happy, successful and engaged learners.
Location & Catchment Area
- St George Girls High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Kogarah High School 286 m
- B Kogarah Public School 333 m
- C St George Hospital School 870 m
- D Rockdale Public School 886 m
- E Bayside High School 934 m
- F St George School 1.1 km
- G Brighton-Le-Sands Public School 1.2 km
- H Carlton Public School 1.3 km
- I Bexley Public School 1.4 km
- J Cairnsfoot School 1.6 km
- K Carlton South Public School 1.7 km
- L Sydney Technical High School 2.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 908
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 907.9
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1148 (percentile 95)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 4% / 11% / 28% / 57%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 18
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 94%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 62.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 12.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 149 |
| Year 8 | 150 |
| Year 9 | 150 |
| Year 10 | 146 |
| Year 11 | 157 |
| Year 12 | 156 |
| Total | 908 |
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 | 908 | - | 1148 | 62.8 |
| 2024 | 893 | 93.5 | 1143 | 61.7 |
| 2023 | 903 | 93.8 | 1136 | 62.2 |
| 2022 | 919 | 93.4 | 1141 | 62.7 |
| 2021 | 926 | 95.5 | 1151 | 63.2 |
| 2020 | 929 | - | 1153 | 63.1 |
| 2019 | 926 | 95.3 | 1147 | 63.1 |
| 2018 | 924 | 95.6 | 1145 | 63.2 |
| 2017 | 922 | 96.4 | 1138 | 63 |
| 2016 | 917 | 96.6 | 1143 | 62.6 |
| 2015 | 920 | 96.2 | 1151 | 62.7 |
| 2014 | 931 | 96.4 | 1147 | 63.2 |
| 2013 | 940 | 97.4 | 1152 | 63.8 |
| 2012 | 949 | 96.6 | 1115 | 64.1 |
| 2011 | 958 | 97.2 | 1118 | 64.7 |
| 2010 | 948 | - | 1116 | 64 |
| 2009 | 937 | - | 1057 | 64 |
| 2008 | 936 | - | 1057 | 63.9 |
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.