Inner Sydney High School
If we can be anything in the world…be kind.
About the school
Inner Sydney High School is a modern, comprehensive high school located in Surry Hills, catering to students from Year 7 to Year 12. Since its opening in 2020, the school has established itself as a leader in public education, focusing on high academic standards and student wellbeing. The school's innovative architectural design features a blend of unique heritage buildings alongside a contemporary high-rise tower, creating an engaging learning environment adjacent to parkland.
Vision and Values
Inner Sydney High School is committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging within an inclusive learning community. Guided by the principles of Kindness, Excellence, and Respect, the school encourages students to become critical thinkers, compassionate leaders, and engaged citizens.
Academic Excellence
The school offers a rich curriculum aimed at encouraging curiosity and creativity. With five STEAM-focused floors and modern facilities for music, food technology, and visual arts, students are provided with numerous opportunities to excel academically. The emphasis on explicit and differentiated teaching helps cater to various learning styles and support for high potential and gifted students.
Facilities and Wellbeing
Inner Sydney High School prides itself on its flexible and accessible facilities, designed to support an evolving curriculum. It features technology-rich environments, multiple sporting and recreational spaces, and a commitment to student wellbeing through tailored learning support. The school actively promotes positive relationships among students, staff, and families, ensuring that every child feels valued and respected.
Overall, Inner Sydney High School is dedicated to nurturing students and empowering them to achieve personal excellence in all aspects of their education.
Mission
Inner Sydney High School is an inclusive learning community built on a strong sense of belonging and guided by the principles of Kindness, Excellence and Respect. As critical and creative thinkers, we are inspired to lead with courage, confidence, compassion and curiosity to make a meaningful impact in the world. Through the IN_SYD Way, these values are lived every day.
Location & Catchment Area
- Inner Sydney High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Sydney Distance Education Primary School 706 m
- B Bourke Street Public School 905 m
- C Crown Street Public School 1.2 km
- D Sydney Boys High School 1.2 km
- E Sydney Girls High School 1.4 km
- F Glebe Public School 1.5 km
- G Alexandria Park Community School 1.6 km
- H Darlington Public School 1.6 km
- I Ultimo Public School 1.6 km
- J Yudi Gunyi School 1.7 km
- K Central Sydney Intensive English High School 1.7 km
- L Newtown North Public School 1.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 1,161 (493 girls, 668 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1,159.6
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1104 (percentile 85)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 7% / 16% / 33% / 44%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 27
- Indigenous students
- 4%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 47%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 77.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 14.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 213 |
| Year 8 | 212 |
| Year 9 | 204 |
| Year 10 | 197 |
| Year 11 | 188 |
| Year 12 | 147 |
| Total | 1,161 |
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 | 1,161 | 493 | 668 | - | 1104 | 77.5 |
| 2024 | 999 | 443 | 556 | 89 | 1113 | 66.5 |
| 2023 | 797 | 353 | 444 | 89.1 | 1102 | 51 |
| 2022 | 591 | 270 | 321 | 86.1 | 1113 | 39.1 |
| 2021 | 358 | 168 | 190 | 93 | 1095 | 28.2 |
| 2020 | 147 | 65 | 82 | - | 1098 | 17.4 |
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.