About the school
Sylvania High School offers a broad and exciting curriculum designed to develop essential skills, knowledge, and understanding among its students. The school prides itself on creating a strong, dynamic, and caring learning environment that engages students by connecting their education to real-world contexts. This is achieved through diverse programs delivered by a highly committed, talented, and experienced team of teachers and support personnel who collaborate with students, parents, and the wider community.
Commitment to Excellence
At Sylvania High School, academic excellence is a fundamental value. The school enables students to explore their passions and shape their futures through unique pathways in various areas including Creative and Performing Arts, Science and Technology, Sports, Leadership, and Volunteering. This commitment is reflected in the school's outstanding HSC results and its recognition as a public school of choice for local families.
Safe and Supportive Community
The school fosters a close-knit community that prioritises a safe and secure environment. Students are known, valued, and supported through positive and meaningful relationships with their teachers. Sylvania High School partners with families to create an inclusive and nurturing atmosphere where all students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Programs and Opportunities
Sylvania High School provides numerous opportunities designed to foster student interest and growth. With an emphasis on literacy and numeracy, and tailored learning supports for different needs, the school aims to ensure that every student achieves their personal best. Students benefit from an extensive array of programs and experiences that encourage curiosity and critical thinking, preparing them to emerge as confident, engaged citizens.
Mission
At Sylvania High School, we partner with families and the wider community to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every child is supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Together, we foster a culture of excellence, equity, and respect, empowering students to become confident, engaged citizens who contribute positively to their world.
Location & Catchment Area
- Sylvania High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Sylvania Heights Public School 769 m
- B Sylvania Public School 1.3 km
- C Gymea North Public School 1.7 km
- D Taren Point Public School 1.8 km
- E Bates Drive School 1.8 km
- F Port Hacking High School 1.8 km
- G Miranda North Public School 1.8 km
- H Endeavour Sports High School 1.9 km
- I Miranda Public School 2.0 km
- J Kareela Public School 2.0 km
- K Bald Face Public School 2.3 km
- L Gymea Technology High School 2.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 750 (348 girls, 402 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 750
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1039 (percentile 64)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 19% / 34% / 30% / 18%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 77
- Indigenous students
- 3%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 47%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 60
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 15.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 153 |
| Year 8 | 150 |
| Year 9 | 140 |
| Year 10 | 132 |
| Year 11 | 92 |
| Year 12 | 83 |
| Total | 750 |
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 | 750 | 348 | 402 | - | 1039 | 60 |
| 2024 | 737 | 352 | 385 | 86.8 | 1037 | 59.8 |
| 2023 | 722 | 346 | 376 | 87 | 1038 | 57.9 |
| 2022 | 711 | 364 | 347 | 86.3 | 1030 | 58.7 |
| 2021 | 710 | 353 | 357 | 88.4 | 1031 | 54.1 |
| 2020 | 801 | 392 | 409 | - | 1031 | 57.1 |
| 2019 | 806 | 411 | 395 | 89.7 | 1031 | 58 |
| 2018 | 793 | 401 | 392 | 89.6 | 1033 | 56.3 |
| 2017 | 810 | 421 | 389 | 90.5 | 1040 | 56.5 |
| 2016 | 793 | 408 | 385 | 91.2 | 1035 | 56.1 |
| 2015 | 811 | 421 | 390 | 91.4 | 1039 | 55.5 |
| 2014 | 749 | 389 | 360 | 92.3 | 1041 | 54.8 |
| 2013 | 732 | 392 | 340 | 91.5 | 1041 | 53.8 |
| 2012 | 727 | 372 | 355 | 91.4 | 1037 | 53 |
| 2011 | 695 | 350 | 345 | 90.9 | 1037 | 51.4 |
| 2010 | 722 | 364 | 358 | - | 1037 | 53.3 |
| 2009 | 705 | 361 | 344 | - | 1060 | 53 |
| 2008 | 716 | 361 | 355 | - | 1060 | 53 |
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.