Sydney Boys High School vs Sydney Distance Education Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 889 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sydney Boys High School
Moore Park · Government high school · 7-12
1,205 students · ICSEA 1189
Sydney Distance Education Primary School
Surry Hills · Government primary · K-6
124 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | Sydney Boys High School Moore Park NSW | Sydney Distance Education Primary School Surry Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #57 of 539 | #265 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #162 of 1,472 | #889 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,205 | 124 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,205 | 52 / 72 |
| Foundation intake | – | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | 180 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 212 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1189 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 70% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 7.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.0 | 16.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Moore Park 2021 | Surry Hills 2010 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | sydneyhigh.school | sdeps.net/Portal/ |
The verdict
- •Sydney Boys High School scores higher on the Success Index (75.3 vs 71.4).
- •Sydney Boys High School has the higher ICSEA (1189 vs 1094), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sydney Distance Education Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 15.0).
- •Sydney Boys High School is the larger school with 1,205 students compared with 124.
- •Sydney Boys High School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -27%).
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 Sydney Boys High School better than Sydney Distance Education Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sydney Boys High School ranks higher (75.3 vs 71.4 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 Sydney Boys High School and Sydney Distance Education Primary School?
About 889 m in a straight line, between Moore Park and Surry Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sydney Boys High School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sydney Distance Education Primary School has 7.6.
How do Sydney Boys High School and Sydney Distance Education Primary School rank in NSW?
Sydney Boys High School is 57th of 539 and Sydney Distance Education Primary School is 265th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.