Inner Sydney High School
Surry Hills
, Sydney NSW
Corner of Cleveland and, Chalmers St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
HSC Academic Performance
Source: NSW HSC Merit Lists | Updated: 2025
Methodology
67.16
AU Guide Score
77
Distinguished Achievers
DA Count
3
All Rounders
Student Count
1
Top Achievers
Student Count
-
First in Course
Student Count
Surry Hills Community & Property
Population Overview
9.4%
Chinese Population
15,828
Total Population
12,024
Density/km²
Area Safety
High
Safety Rating
23,212
Local Crime Rate
6,635
NSW Average
Main Ethnicities
9.4%
Chinese
29.6%
English
19.2%
Aust
12.4%
Irish
8.8%
Scottish
Property Prices
$2.5M
Median House
$991K
Median Unit
Rental Prices
$1,363
3BR House
$950
2BR House
$1,350
3BR Unit
$1,000
2BR Unit
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About This School
Inner Sydney High School is a government school located in Eastern Sydney, Surry Hills, offering co-educational education for Year 7-12 with approximately 1200 students. 2025 HSC: 77 Distinguished Achievers, 3 All-rounders, 1 Top Achievers, 0 First in Course. AU Guide Score: 67. Area: safety concerns, house median $2.46M.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the 2025 NSW Government HSC merit lists, Inner Sydney High School achieved 77 Distinguished Achievers, 3 All-round Achievers, 1 Top Achievers in Course, and 0 First in Course. AU Guide rates this school 67 points. For details, see [HSC merit lists](https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/awards-and-events/hsc-merit-lists)
Inner Sydney High School is a government school located in Surry Hills, offering Coed only education for Year 7-12 with approximately 1200 students. Government schools are zoned; check education.nsw.gov.au for catchment areas.
Inner Sydney High School is located in 悉尼东区, Surry Hills. According to 2021 ABS Census, the area has a population of 15,828, with Chinese comprising 9.40%. Relatively small Chinese population. Main ethnic groups: English (29.59%), Aust (19.17%), Irish (12.43%), Chinese (9.40%), Scottish (8.80%).
Inner Sydney High School is located in 悉尼东区, Surry Hills. According to NSW BOCSAR September 2025 data, Surry Hills has a crime rate of 23,212 per 100,000, which is 3.50x the NSW average (6,635). Well above NSW average, recommend careful consideration.
Inner Sydney High School is located in Surry Hills (postcode 2010). According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), the area has house median $2.46M, unit median $0.99M. Above Sydney median prices.
Data sources: NESA 2025 | ABS 2021 | NSW Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | NSW Property 2025