German International School Sydney is an independent co-ed school in Terrey Hills offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma alongside bilingual German-English education and German as an Additional Language.
NAPLAN averaging +50 above national year-level averages and growth above the national median; the result is an A- overall.
German International School Sydney is an independent co-ed school in Terrey Hills offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma alongside bilingual German-English education and German as an Additional Language. Known for its partnership with Borussia Dortmund's football academy and Duke of Edinburgh Award programme, the school has developed a tight-knit community with progressive, inquiry-led learning. Modern facilities feature biophilic design and Passivhaus sustainable classrooms, while a dedicated Learning Diversity Team supports students with additional learning needs.
German International School Sydney is also known as GIS Sydney and German International Sydney.
German International School Sydney has an overall SchoolRank score of 73.1/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 72/100, indicating strong performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1158, well above the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (70/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at German International School Sydney, Year 3 students averaged 429 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 531, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 602, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 642, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. 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.
German International School Sydney is a small independent combined school with approximately 380 students. It offers education for years K-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
German International School Sydney has approximate annual tuition fees of $19,177. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 49/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
German International School Sydney has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.9:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 26% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 94%, which is strong.
German International School Sydney is located in Terrey Hills, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1158 (96th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. 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.