Central Sydney Intensive English High School vs South Sydney High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 6.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Central Sydney Intensive English High School
Alexandria · Government high school · 7-11
142 students · ICSEA 1037
South Sydney High School
Maroubra · Government high school · 7-12
796 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Central Sydney Intensive English High School Alexandria NSW | South Sydney High School Maroubra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #147 of 539 | #164 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #358 of 1,472 | #414 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-11 | 7-12 |
| Students | 142 | 796 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 79 | 312 / 484 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 44 | 141 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 121 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +30% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 4.6 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.9 | 58.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 11.1 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 6% |
| Suburb | Alexandria 2015 | Maroubra 2035 |
| Council area | Sydney | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | centralsydneyie-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | sthsydney-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Central Sydney Intensive English High School scores higher on the Success Index (67.0 vs 64.4).
- •Central Sydney Intensive English High School has fewer students per teacher (4.6 vs 13.6).
- •South Sydney High School is the larger school with 796 students compared with 142.
- •Central Sydney Intensive English High School has grown faster over five years (30% vs 25%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Sydney Intensive English High School better than South Sydney High School?
On the Success Index, Central Sydney Intensive English High School ranks higher (67.0 vs 64.4 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Sydney Intensive English High School and South Sydney High School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Maroubra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Central Sydney Intensive English High School has 4.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Sydney High School has 13.6.
How do Central Sydney Intensive English High School and South Sydney High School rank in NSW?
Central Sydney Intensive English High School is 147th of 539 and South Sydney High School is 164th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.