Central Sydney Intensive English High School

Primary feeders

• Alexandria Park Community School — Alexandria
• Erskineville Public School — Erskineville
• Darlington Public School — Chippendale
• Newtown North Public School — Newtown
• Newtown Public School — Newtown
• Green Square Public School — Zetlands
• St Peters Public School — St Peters
• Bourke Street Public School — Surry Hills
• Gardeners Road Public School — Rosebery
• Kensington Public School — Kensington
• Tempe Public School — Tempe

Junior secondary

• Central Sydney Intensive English High School — Alexandria

Senior secondary

• Central Sydney Intensive English High School — Alexandria

Is Central Sydney Intensive English High School a good school?

Central Sydney Intensive English High School has an overall SchoolRank score of 47.1/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 30/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1037, above the national average of 1,000.

What are the NAPLAN results for Central Sydney Intensive English High School?

In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Central Sydney Intensive English High School, Year 7 students averaged 520 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 485, well below the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Numeracy. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.

How do I enrol my child at Central Sydney Intensive English High School?

Central Sydney Intensive English High School is a very small government secondary school with approximately 142 students. It offers education for years 7-11. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.

What are the fees for Central Sydney Intensive English High School?

Central Sydney Intensive English High School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 32/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.

What are class sizes like at Central Sydney Intensive English High School?

Central Sydney Intensive English High School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.6:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 32% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is strong.

What is the community like at Central Sydney Intensive English High School?

Central Sydney Intensive English High School is located in Alexandria, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1037 (63th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.