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Sydney School Catchment Zones — Check Your Address

Find your Sydney state school catchment by entering your address. This page lists 12 of Sydney's most-searched catchments, plus an interactive map covering the full metro area.

Secondary schools

  1. Chatswood High School — Chatswood
    Academic 78/100
  2. Carlingford High School — Carlingford
    Academic 74/100
  3. Ryde Secondary College — Ryde
    Academic 72/100
  4. Castle Hill High School — Castle Hill
    Academic 70/100
  5. Crestwood High School — Baulkham Hills
    Academic 69/100
  6. St Ives High School — St Ives
    Academic 69/100
  7. Killarney Heights High School — Killarney Heights
    Academic 68/100
  8. Newtown High School of Performing Arts — Newtown
    Academic 67/100
  9. Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design — Dulwich Hill
    Academic 66/100

Primary schools

  1. Matthew Pearce Public School — Baulkham Hills
    Academic 91/100
  2. Artarmon Public School — Artarmon
    Academic 87/100
  3. Beecroft Public School — Beecroft
    Academic 90/100

Frequently asked questions

How do I find my Sydney school catchment by address?

Enter your home address in the catchment finder. SchoolRank cross-references the address against the NSW Department of Education's published local enrolment areas to show your zoned government primary and high schools, plus the catchment outline on an interactive map.

Do all Sydney schools have catchment zones?

No. State (government) schools have catchment zones — students living inside the boundary are guaranteed enrolment. Non-state schools (Catholic, Independent) set their own enrolment policies and do not have catchments. NSW also runs fully-selective government high schools (James Ruse, Sydney Boys, Sydney Girls, North Sydney Boys, Baulkham Hills, etc.) which require an entrance exam and accept students state-wide rather than by zone.

Can I enrol in a Sydney school outside my catchment?

Yes, but it's not guaranteed. Out-of-area applications are accepted only when the school has capacity. In-demand Sydney catchments (Chatswood HS, Carlingford HS, Castle Hill HS, St Ives HS) routinely sit at capacity and rarely take out-of-area enrolments. You can apply directly through the NSW Department of Education's Out of Area Application process.

How accurate is the Sydney catchment data?

Catchment boundaries are sourced from the NSW Department of Education's published intake-area datasets and updated when boundaries are formally changed. Always confirm directly with the school before relying on the catchment for a property or enrolment decision.

Do catchment zones affect Sydney house prices?

Properties in popular Sydney catchments (Chatswood, Carlingford, Castle Hill, St Ives, Beecroft) typically command a 10–30% premium over comparable non-catchment property.

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