About us

Sydney Boys High School, located in Moore Park, has many advantages for your son. As the first government high school in NSW, High has played an important part in Australia's history, producing community leaders in law, science, the arts, business, finance, the public service, industry, politics, the professions, religion and in sport. When you accept enrolment at High you become part of a very proud tradition. Students at our school seek to excel in academics, sport, leadership, citizenship and co-curricular activities. Students are expected to participate fully in school life.

The school has an enrolment of 1207. Boys come from all over Sydney to experience an all-round education. Virtually all boys go on to tertiary study at university. Academic expectations are very high. Boys choose to participate in academic competitions. In Year 7 students are offered choices in their language study. Enriched, differentiated or compacted curricula are delivered in Years 7-10. Structured acceleration opportunities are built into curriculum offerings in Years 10 and 11. Senior courses are taken at advanced level only. University Developed Board Endorsed courses are offered in stage 6.

Since 1906 High has participated in competitions organised by the Athletic Association of the Great Public Schools (the GPS). This competition is played on Saturday, summer and winter. Rowing, cricket, tennis, basketball, swimming, water polo, sailing and table tennis are our summer sports. Rugby, football, target rifle shooting, volleyball, cross country running, fencing, and table tennis are offered in winter. Athletics has its own season. The school also competes in Combined High Schools Sporting Association (CHSSA) knockout competitions as a foundation member since 1913.

School excellence plan

We have developed a School Excellence Plan (SEP) in consultation with our community, identifying student outcomes and connected to a budget.

The  School Excellence Framework (SEF) underpins our school planning and reporting approach. The framework provides a clear description of the key elements of high-quality practice across learning, teaching and leading.

Please see School Plansavailable from the Sydney High School community.