Sydney Grammar School
Darlinghurst, New South Wales · No religious affiliation · Boys · Prep to Year 12
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Elite tier
the highest tier on Schools360, reflecting exceptional overall performance
S360 score: 90.5%
Sydney Grammar School is a boys', Large school from Prep to Year 12 in Darlinghurst, New South Wales. It sits in the Elite tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Academic Excellence, where it reaches Elite tier. It reaches Elite tier for Academic Performance Years 7 to 10.
Schools360 scoring overview
The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.
National median: 71.7%
National median: 78.3%
National median: 76.7%
National median: 80.0%
National median: 75.0%
Schools360 scoring factors
Academic Excellence
Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.
Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.
Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.
Student Wellbeing
Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.
Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.
Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.
Learning Opportunities
Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.
Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.
Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.
Learning Environment
Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.
Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.
Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.
Institutional Excellence
Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.
Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.
Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.
Key information
- Affiliation
- No religious affiliation
- Year range
- Prep to Year 12
- Gender
- Boys
- Boarding
- No
- Total enrolments
- 1,909
- Student:teacher ratio
- 9.1:1
- Location
- Darlinghurst, New South Wales
ICSEA
Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.
Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.
NAPLAN
Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.
2025 NAPLAN results
| Year level | Reading | Writing | Spelling | Grammar and Punctuation | Numeracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 3 | 554(+116) | 520(+78) | 550(+117) | 599(+151) | 571(+135) |
| Year 5 | 619(+98) | 590(+82) | 602(+92) | 658(+126) | 658(+134) |
| Year 7 | 670(+104) | 669(+100) | 656(+96) | 705(+136) | 724(+148) |
| Year 9 | 687(+91) | 688(+77) | 676(+90) | 750(+156) | 775(+170) |
- Year level
- Year 3
- Reading
- 554(+116)
- Writing
- 520(+78)
- Spelling
- 550(+117)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 599(+151)
- Numeracy
- 571(+135)
- Year level
- Year 5
- Reading
- 619(+98)
- Writing
- 590(+82)
- Spelling
- 602(+92)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 658(+126)
- Numeracy
- 658(+134)
- Year level
- Year 7
- Reading
- 670(+104)
- Writing
- 669(+100)
- Spelling
- 656(+96)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 705(+136)
- Numeracy
- 724(+148)
- Year level
- Year 9
- Reading
- 687(+91)
- Writing
- 688(+77)
- Spelling
- 676(+90)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 750(+156)
- Numeracy
- 775(+170)
Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.
Senior secondary results
Published by the school or its state curriculum authority, not compiled or scored by Schools360.
2024
| Result | Figure |
|---|---|
| ATAR 99 and over | 30.3% |
| ATAR 95 and over | 62.8% |
| ATAR 90 and over | 81.9% |
- Result
- ATAR 99 and over
- Figure
- 30.3%
- Result
- ATAR 95 and over
- Figure
- 62.8%
- Result
- ATAR 90 and over
- Figure
- 81.9%
Source: the school's published results, extracted 2026-08-21.
2023
| Result | Figure |
|---|---|
| ATAR 99 and over | 26.7% |
| ATAR 95 and over | 58.8% |
| ATAR 90 and over | 80.2% |
| HSC success rate | 52.3% |
| SMH Rank | #7 |
- Result
- ATAR 99 and over
- Figure
- 26.7%
- Result
- ATAR 95 and over
- Figure
- 58.8%
- Result
- ATAR 90 and over
- Figure
- 80.2%
- Result
- HSC success rate
- Figure
- 52.3%
- Result
- SMH Rank
- Figure
- #7
Source: the school's published results, extracted 2026-08-21.
2026 fees
Tuition only. Levies and other charges, where the school states them, are listed separately below.
| Year level | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Prep | $36,825 |
| Year 1 | $41,871 |
| Year 2 | $41,871 |
| Year 3 | $43,887 |
| Year 4 | $43,887 |
| Year 5 | $46,194 |
| Year 6 | $46,194 |
- Local day students fees, 2026
- Year level
- Prep
- Annual fee
- $36,825
- Year level
- Year 1
- Annual fee
- $41,871
- Year level
- Year 2
- Annual fee
- $41,871
- Year level
- Year 3
- Annual fee
- $43,887
- Year level
- Year 4
- Annual fee
- $43,887
- Year level
- Year 5
- Annual fee
- $46,194
- Year level
- Year 6
- Annual fee
- $46,194
Additional information on fees
In addition to tuition, this school charges additional levies. Contact the school for a full schedule.
Source: the school’s published fee schedule. Extracted 2026-08-22.
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Common questions
What year levels does Sydney Grammar School teach?
Sydney Grammar School teaches Prep to Year 12.
Is Sydney Grammar School a boys, girls or co-ed school?
Sydney Grammar School is a Boys school.
What sector is Sydney Grammar School in?
Sydney Grammar School is classified as Independent.
Does Sydney Grammar School offer boarding?
No, Sydney Grammar School does not offer boarding.
How many students attend Sydney Grammar School?
Sydney Grammar School has 1,909 students.
What is the student to teacher ratio at Sydney Grammar School?
Sydney Grammar School's student to teacher ratio is 9.1 to 1.
What Schools360 tier does Sydney Grammar School sit in?
Sydney Grammar School sits in the Elite tier, the highest tier on Schools360, reflecting exceptional overall performance.
What is Sydney Grammar School's strongest area on Schools360?
Sydney Grammar School's strongest area is Academic Excellence, reaching Elite tier.
Where does Sydney Grammar School rank?
Sydney Grammar School ranks 4th among private boys schools in New South Wales.
Where is Sydney Grammar School located?
Sydney Grammar School is located in Darlinghurst, New South Wales.