Sydney Girls High School
Surry Hills
, Sydney NSW
Cnr Anzac Parade and, Cleveland Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
HSC Academic Performance
Source: NSW HSC Merit Lists | Updated: 2025
Methodology
92.38
AU Guide Score
442
Distinguished Achievers
DA Count
23
All Rounders
Student Count
6
Top Achievers
Student Count
2
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
Sydney Girls High School is a selective public school located in Eastern Sydney, Surry Hills, offering co-educational education for Year 7-12 with approximately 900 students. 2025 HSC: 442 Distinguished Achievers (averaging over 2 per student, among NSW's top performers), 23 All-rounders, 6 Top Achievers, 2 First in Course. AU Guide Score: 92. Area: safety concerns, house median $2.46M.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the 2025 NSW Government HSC merit lists, Sydney Girls High School achieved 442 Distinguished Achievers, averaging over 2 per student, among the top performers in NSW, 23 All-round Achievers, 6 Top Achievers in Course, and 2 First in Course. AU Guide rates this school 92 points. For details, see [HSC merit lists](https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/awards-and-events/hsc-merit-lists)
Sydney Girls High School is a selective public school located in Surry Hills, offering Girls only education for Year 7-12 with approximately 900 students. Entry is through the Selective High School Placement Test, highly competitive.
Sydney Girls 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%).
Sydney Girls 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.
Sydney Girls 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