South Sydney High School

Where every student is known, seen, valued, and heard. Join our diverse, inclusive community where we celebrate achievements in leadership, sport, the arts, and academics, supporting every student to learn, grow, and thrive.

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The South Sydney High School difference

Care

At South Sydney High School, we provide a caring, inclusive environment with wrap-around wellbeing support tailored to each student’s needs. This foundation empowers students to reach their potential, whatever path they choose.

Parents can be confident their child’s wellbeing is prioritised in a safe, supportive setting that encourages personal and academic growth.

Opportunity

Students are inspired to discover their passions and reach their full potential. Our exciting Inspire program offers academic enrichment, leadership development, creative opportunities, and peak performance sporting programs. Diverse extracurricular and career pathways like TAFE, SBAT and VET courses, support students to succeed.

Parents can be confident their children are empowered to grow academically, personally, and as leaders, preparing them for a bright future.

Success

South Sydney High School has shown consistent academic growth, earning a place on the HSC Most Improved Schools list for the second year in a row. This reflects our strong commitment to student achievement from Years 7 to 12.

Parents can trust that their children are learning in a supportive environment that prepares them well for future study and career success.

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"As a parent, I couldn't be happier with the experience my child has had at South Sydney High School. The teachers truly care about every student’s wellbeing and academic progress. My child feels respected, included, and supported, and has grown in confidence both inside and outside the classroom. The school’s commitment to celebrating achievements across academics, sports, and the arts has helped my child discover new passions. I feel reassured knowing my child’s development is valued every step of the way." Parent of SSHS
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Bell times

Find information about our school bell times. Learn about our start and finish times, breaks and activities.

Events

Find out about our upcoming school events and access our termly calendar.

Parent portal

Stay connected through our parent portal apps. Use them to make a payment, for attendance matters or to book a parent-teacher interview.

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Inspiring Excellence

South Sydney High School's remarkable achievement of being named one of NSW's most improved HSC schools for two consecutive years; one of only three schools to do so, which is a testament to the unwavering dedication, resilience, and passion of our students, teachers, and community. Celebrating seven consecutive years of sustained growth in average HSC scores, we continue to demonstrate that with commitment and a growth mindset, excellence is not just attainable but sustainable. This outstanding success inspires us all to reach higher, work harder, and embrace the power of continuous improvement. Together, we are shaping a brighter future for South Sydney High School and beyond.

Key dates

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