# Inner Sydney High School

Inner Sydney High School is a NSW government secondary school in Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 1,161 (2025)
- **Address**: Cnr Cleveland St & Chalmers St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
- **Phone**: (02) 9578 2020
- **Website**: https://innersydneyhighschool.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: innersydney-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 86429
- **Established**: 2020-01-28

## About

Inner Sydney High School is a modern, comprehensive high school located in Surry Hills, catering to students from Year 7 to Year 12. Since its opening in 2020, the school has established itself as a leader in public education, focusing on high academic standards and student wellbeing. The school's innovative architectural design features a blend of unique heritage buildings alongside a contemporary high-rise tower, creating an engaging learning environment adjacent to parkland.

## Vision and Values
Inner Sydney High School is committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging within an inclusive learning community. Guided by the principles of Kindness, Excellence, and Respect, the school encourages students to become critical thinkers, compassionate leaders, and engaged citizens. 

## Academic Excellence
The school offers a rich curriculum aimed at encouraging curiosity and creativity. With five STEAM-focused floors and modern facilities for music, food technology, and visual arts, students are provided with numerous opportunities to excel academically. The emphasis on explicit and differentiated teaching helps cater to various learning styles and support for high potential and gifted students.

## Facilities and Wellbeing
Inner Sydney High School prides itself on its flexible and accessible facilities, designed to support an evolving curriculum. It features technology-rich environments, multiple sporting and recreational spaces, and a commitment to student wellbeing through tailored learning support. The school actively promotes positive relationships among students, staff, and families, ensuring that every child feels valued and respected.

Overall, Inner Sydney High School is dedicated to nurturing students and empowering them to achieve personal excellence in all aspects of their education.

## Mission

Inner Sydney High School is an inclusive learning community built on a strong sense of belonging and guided by the principles of Kindness, Excellence and Respect. As critical and creative thinkers, we are inspired to lead with courage, confidence, compassion and curiosity to make a meaningful impact in the world. Through the IN_SYD Way, these values are lived every day.

Motto: "If we can be anything in the world…be kind."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 1,161 |
| 2024 | 999 |
| 2023 | 797 |
| 2022 | 591 |
| 2021 | 358 |
| 2020 | 147 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/86429-inner-sydney-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.