Schools in Sydney, NSW
There are 7 schools in Sydney, New South Wales (2000): 2 primary, 3 secondary, 2 combined. 2 are government schools and 5 are non-government. Together they enrol about 2,935 students.
Sydney school rankings
All ranked schools, ordered by Success Index.
- 188St Andrew's Cathedral SchoolSydney · Independent CombinedICSEA 1189 · 1,436 students
- 286Conservatorium High SchoolSydney · Government SecondaryICSEA 1194 · 156 students
- 375St Mary's Cathedral CollegeSydney · Catholic CombinedICSEA 1125 · 937 students
- 469Fort Street Public SchoolSydney · Government PrimaryICSEA 1094 · 284 students
- 562Macquarie Grammar SchoolSydney · Independent SecondaryICSEA 1027 · 84 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index | ICSEA | Students | Students : teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Andrew's Cathedral School Sydney · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 88.4 Top 5% | 1189 | 1,436 | 9.3 |
| 2 | Conservatorium High School Sydney · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 86.3 Top 5% | 1194 | 156 | 7.7 |
| 3 | St Mary's Cathedral College Sydney · Combined · K-12 | Catholic | 74.9 Top 25% | 1125 | 937 | 13.0 |
| 4 | Fort Street Public School Sydney · Primary · K-6 | Government | 69.3 Top 25% | 1094 | 284 | 15.7 |
| 5 | Macquarie Grammar School Sydney · Secondary · 7-12 | Independent | 62.2 Top 50% | 1027 | 84 | 7.2 |
Best primary schools in Sydney
Best high schools in Sydney
St Andrew's Cathedral School
Sydney · Independent combined · K-12
1,436 students · ICSEA 1189
Conservatorium High School
Sydney · Government high school · 7-12
156 students · ICSEA 1194
St Mary's Cathedral College
Sydney · Catholic combined · K-12
937 students · ICSEA 1125
Macquarie Grammar School
Sydney · Independent high school · 7-12
84 students · ICSEA 1027
Other schools
Special schools and very small schools are listed but not ranked.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Sydney?
St Andrew's Cathedral School has the highest Success Index in Sydney (88.4/100, Top 5% of combined schools nationally).
How many schools are in Sydney?
There are 7 schools in Sydney, New South Wales (2000): 2 primary, 3 secondary, 2 combined. 2 are government schools and 5 are non-government. Together they enrol about 2,935 students.
Are there public high schools in Sydney?
Yes. Conservatorium High School is a government school offering secondary years in Sydney.
What postcode is Sydney NSW?
Schools in Sydney use the postcode 2000. The suburb sits within the Sydney local government area.