South Sydney High School
Secondary school in Maroubra, NSW
About South Sydney High School
South Sydney High School is a government secondary school located in Maroubra, Sydney's North Shore. As a NSW public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from 7-12.
With 796 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 1037 (63th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1 supports quality learning outcomes.
Contact & Location
- Location Maroubra, NSW 2035
- Website sthsydney-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
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School Details
- Type Government
- Level Secondary (7-12)
- Gender Co-educational
- Students (2025) 796 enrolled
- Teaching Staff 57 (58.3 FTE)
- Non-Teaching Staff 11 (11.1 FTE)
- ICSEAIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 1037 (63th percentile)
- Indigenous Students 6%
Student Demographics
Gender
Boys: 484 (61%)
Girls: 312 (39%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 43%Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 57%
ICSEA DistributionIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
Bottom 21%
Lower 27%
Upper 30%
Top 22%