101-640: Sydney Girls High School (abbreviated as SGHS or Sydney Girls ) is a government-funded single-sex academically selective secondary day school located at Moore Park , in Sydney , New South Wales , Australia. Established in 1883 and operated by the New South Wales Department of Education and Communities , as a school within the Port Jackson Education Area of the Sydney Region,
202-503: A bishop . In practice, the bishop assigns a Catholic Education Office (CEO), Catholic Education Commission, Catholic Schools Offices, or a similar body with daily operational responsibility for the leadership, efficient operation, and management of the Catholic systemic schools which educate in parish primary and regional secondary schools in Australia. These diocesan bodies are charged with
303-421: A "7/10 Director's Project" where Year 10 Drama students direct 10-minute plays starring Year 7 students. Further, SGHS is a serious contender in the annual Schools Theatresports Competition, their senior team achieving 2nd place and their junior team achieving 3rd place in the 2009 grand finals. SGHS has a wide range of musical ensembles and bands, including: Many Year 12 SGHS students are invited to perform at
404-584: A charity that provides blankets to people who are susceptible to hypothermia. Environment Group involves weekly meetings during which students tend to the school's vegetable gardens and discuss environmental issues. The Environment Group is also responsible for promoting the annual Green Day. The school also has a Social Justice Club that meets weekly and takes on a new social justice project each term – past projects include LGBT rights, mental illness awareness, refugee aid, and global women's rights. Like many Australian schools, SGHS encourages students to take part in
505-423: A co-payment for their child's education. As of 2019 across primary and secondary education, approximately two-thirds of all school students attended government schools; with the remaining one-third of students educated in non-government schools. A small portion of students are legally home-schooled , particularly in rural areas. According to the 2022 PISA evaluations, Australian 15-year-olds ranked ninth in
606-531: A compilation of student-submitted poetry, short stories, and artworks; the proceeds from which are donated to the Black Dog Institute . The body behind Imagizine meets every Thursday and is open to all current SGHS students. SGHS also has Knitting in Company and Environment Group. Knitting in Company is an activity held after school, during which students knit blankets that are then donated to Wrap with Love ,
707-452: A contribution fee and a materials and services charge for stationery, textbooks, sports, uniforms, school camps and other schooling costs that are not covered under government funding. In 2010 the additional cost for schooling was estimated to be on average $ 316 per year per child. Government schools may be further categorised into open or comprehensive schools, selective , special , and specialist schools; all defined below. In 2009
808-480: A different location and established modern-day Sydney Girls High School. The male division became Sydney Boys High School The two adjacent streets, Anzac Parade and Cleveland Street , are both large and busy roads that make classrooms noisy from time to time. In April 1999, a severe hailstorm in Sydney caused significant damage to the school grounds, destroying areas of the roof and causing water leakage into many of
909-717: A dormitory, boat sheds, and three pontoons; playing fields at Centennial Park , with the Fairland Pavilion and the McKay Oval, a fenced cricket ground; and, facilities at the ANZAC Rifle Range , which are managed by the Sydney High School Rifle Club . Each student at Sydney Boys High School is placed into one of six houses , and each year is evenly divided into these houses. These houses, named after early Old Boys who have significantly contributed to and served
1010-732: A gymnasium, the Junior Quadrangle, and the Flat, a common low-lying area of land between Sydney Boys and Sydney Girls' High Schools. The school buildings include approximately 60 classrooms, two change rooms, the Junior Library (for Years 7–9), and the Senior Library (for Years 10–12). Nearby to the school are a number of sports facilities, such as the tennis courts opposite to the Sydney Boys and Girls High Schools, located on Cleveland Street, and
1111-559: A large margin, with 812,000 international students enrolled in the nation's universities and vocational institutions in 2019. However, Australian students placed 16th in the world in reading, 29th in maths and 17th in science in the 2018 PISA study by the OCED . This continues a sharp decline in educational standards. The Education Index , published with the UN 's Human Development Index in 2018, based on data from 2017, listed Australia as 0.929,
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#17328805611651212-495: A more sophisticated admissions process, and more freedom to choose its own students." In 2002, it was proposed that, of the 180 Year 7 places, 30 places would be allocated each year on the basis of the Selective Schools Entrance Test (with no extended writing requirement), a detailed curriculum vitae , two school reports, and their achievements in civic, sporting, community, and leadership involvement, similar to
1313-517: A national Australian Curriculum has been progressively developed and implemented since 2010. Australia is a leading global provider of education to international students, and in 2012 was ranked as the third-largest provider of international education after the United States and the United Kingdom. Australia has the highest ratio of international students per head of population in the world by
1414-490: A national student loan scheme , and regulates vocational education providers. 96.3% of gross income for government schools was government funds in 2022, as was 76.4% for Catholic schools and 48.7% for independent schools. Post-compulsory education is regulated within the Australian Qualifications Framework , a unified system of national qualifications in schools, vocational education and training, and
1515-419: A physical disability. Class sizes at specialist schools are smaller than at mainstream schools, and there is a much lower ratio of teaching and support staff to students. Some specialist schools also have therapists on staff. Specialist schools generally already have an accessible environment and curriculum for their student population; this may mean that there are limited subjects on offer. A selective school
1616-421: A preschool or kindergarten that delivers quality early childhood education and care. Federal and state legislation now requires preschool services to implement and deliver programming based on the nationally approved Early Years Learning Framework The first exposure many Australian children have to learn with others outside of traditional parenting is daycare or a parent-run playgroup . This sort of activity
1717-432: A primary education division and are thus the first NSW state high schools founded for the express purpose of secondary education. Sydney Boys High School was originally one collective unit merged with Sydney Girls; it was originally a mixed-sex school. Sydney High School was established as two single-sex schools sharing a single building, with boys and girls on separate floors. The first day of instruction - for 46 boys -
1818-719: A row. In 2011 the school was awarded the Norman B Ridge Red Cross Shield for collecting the largest amount of money for the Red Cross Calling. The Year Groups of 8, 9, and 10 each go out in the CBD and collect money for charities, with Year 8 collecting for Jeans for Genes Day , Year 9 collecting for the Cancer Council Daffodil Day , and Year 10 collecting for the Red Cross Calling and Legacy . SGHS publishes an Imagizine ,
1919-757: A rural area that provides both primary and lower secondary education to students, usually concluding at Year 10 . As of 2019 there were 62 Australian central schools, and all except one were located in rural New South Wales. In Western Australia, the term district high school is synonymous with central school. Schools are broadly categorised into government and non-government schools. The non-government schools are further categorised into Catholic schools and private schools. As of 2018 , 65.7% of students were enrolled in government schools, 19.7% in catholic schools and 14.6% in private schools. Also called state schools or public schools, government schools educate approximately two-thirds of all school students in Australia. If
2020-632: A school is government or non-government, it is regulated by the same curriculum standards framework. The framework is administered by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority . Most schools require students to wear prescribed school uniforms . A school year in Australia starts in January and finishes in December. School education in Australia is compulsory between certain ages as specified by state or territory legislation. Depending on
2121-441: A student elects to attend a government school, they are required to attend a school within their local school district unless the student has dispensation to attend another school, usually approved based on academic merit, specialisation, or other reasons, such as a student disability. Government schools are run by the respective state government agency. They offer free education; however, many government schools ask parents to pay
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#17328805611652222-499: A suburb within the City of Sydney council. Sydney Boys High was established in 1883 and is operated by the New South Wales Department of Education as a school within the Port Jackson Education Area of the Sydney Region. The school hosts approximately 1,200 students from Year 7 to Year 12 — a number greater than most other selective state schools — and is situated adjacent to its sister school , Sydney Girls' High School . The school
2323-858: A system such as those coordinated by the Catholic Education Commission in each state and territory. All non-government schools in Australia receive funding from the Commonwealth government. The education system delivered by the Roman Catholic Church in Australia has grown from 18th-century foundations to be the second-biggest provider of school-based education in Australia. As of 2018 , one in five Australian students attended Catholic schools. There are over 1,700 Catholic schools in Australia with more than 750,000 students enrolled, employing almost 60,000 teachers. Administrative oversight of Catholic education providers varies depending on
2424-585: A team of Year 12 prefects are elected by the student body (excluding Year 7). The prefect executive is made up of the school captain , vice captain, senior prefect, welfare captain, and Student Representative Council (SRC) captain. There are also Prefects for each grade as well as for interest areas such as Sport, Welfare, Public Relations, Co-curricular, Community Service and CAPA. The SRC is made up of elected representatives from each grade from Years 7 to 11. The SRC duties include welcoming school visitors at events, leading and facilitating fundraising events, helping at
2525-520: A thing of the past" and that "the benefit for the school this time is about tying it to its local community". The proposal would, in theory, reduce the load on overcrowded local high schools. However, this proposal was rejected, as stated in a Sydney Morning Herald article. and would be a short-term resolution to the problem. As of the 2012 edition of the New South Wales Department of Education and Communities statistics, more than 80% of
2626-564: A year) for each enrolled child in the year before they commence formal schooling In 2023, 4,086,998 students were enrolled in 9,629 primary, secondary and special schools in Australia. As of 2023, government schools educated 64% of all students, while Catholic schools (19.7%) and independent schools (16.3%) educated the rest. In 2023, there were just under 311,655 full-time equivalent (FTE) teaching staff in Australian primary and secondary schools. The major part of government-run schools' costs
2727-483: Is 5 years old. However, most children commence the preliminary year of formal schooling, in Pre-Year 1 , between four and a half and five and a half years of age, variously called kindergarten (sometimes called Year K), reception, preparation (also abbreviated as "prep"), transition, or foundation. As of 2010 , the national apparent retention rate (ARR), a measure of student engagement that provides an indicator of
2828-429: Is a government school that enrols students based on some sort of selection criteria, usually academic. The term may have different connotations in different systems and is the opposite of an open or comprehensive school, which accepts all students, regardless of aptitude. In New South Wales, student placement in fully and partially selective high schools is highly competitive, with approximately 3,600 places offered to
2929-585: Is a member of the Athletic Association of the Great Public Schools of New South Wales (AAGPS). The school was moved to its current site at Moore Park in 1928. The school is bounded by Moore Park (West), Anzac Parade , Sydney Girls High School and Cleveland Street . The school regularly ranks within the top ten in New South Wales in terms of academic achievement, ranking 5th in the state in
3030-639: Is a school catering for students who have special educational needs due to learning difficulties , physical disabilities , developmental disabilities or social/emotional disturbance, or who are in custody, on remand or in hospital. Special schools may be specifically designed, staffed and resourced to provide appropriate special education for children with additional needs. Students attending special schools generally do not attend any classes in mainstream schools. The schools cater for students with mild, moderate and profound intellectual disabilities, deaf and hard of hearing students, students with Autism and students with
3131-564: Is home to the Elizabeth Street store of David Jones . In 1892, the boys' school was relocated to Mary Ann Street in Ultimo . In 1906, Sydney Boys High School became a member of the Athletic Association of the Great Public Schools of New South Wales (AAGPS or GPS). (The term "public school" here has the meaning as used in the United Kingdom ; that is, a private school). Despite this, it
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3232-482: Is made up of the following eight learning areas: English; Mathematics; Science; Humanities and Social Sciences; The Arts; Technologies; Health and Physical Education as well as Languages. In the senior secondary Australian Curriculum, for Year 10 , Year 11 and Year 12 , fifteen senior secondary subjects across English, Mathematics, Science, History and Geography were endorsed between 2012 and 2013. The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority has mandated
3333-498: Is met by the relevant state or territory government. The Australian Government provides the majority of public funding for non-government schools, which is supplemented by states and territories. Non-government schools, both religious or secular typically charge compulsory tuition and other fees. Government schools provide education without compulsory tuition fees, although many government schools ask for payment of 'voluntary' fees to defray particular expenses. Regardless of whether
3434-484: Is not generally considered schooling, as preschool education is separate from primary school in all states and territories except Western Australia—where pre-school education is taught as part of the primary school system —and Victoria, where the state framework, the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) covers children from birth to eight years old, is used by some schools over
3535-465: Is offered for children ages three to five; attendance numbers vary widely between the states, but 85.7% of children attended preschool the year before school. The year before a child is due to attend primary school is the main year for preschool education. This year is far more commonly attended and may take the form of a few hours of activity during weekdays. Most states of Australia now fund government preschools to offer 15 hours per week (600 hours over
3636-594: Is primarily the responsibility of the States and territories ; however, the Australian Government also plays a funding role. Education in Australia is compulsory between the ages of four, five, or six and fifteen, sixteen or seventeen, depending on the state or territory and the date of birth. For primary and secondary education, government schools educate approximately 64 per cent of Australian students, with approximately 36 per cent in non-government schools. At
3737-513: Is provided to the relevant state Catholic Education Commission for needs-based distribution. Sixty-one Australian Catholic schools are non-systemically funded ( independent schools) and receive government grants directly. Private schools are non-government schools that are not operated by government authority and have a system of governance that ensures their independent operation. Such schools are typically operated by an independently elected school council or board of governors and range broadly in
3838-485: Is tasked with maintaining liaison with the federal government and other key national education bodies and complements and supports the work of the state and territory Catholic education commissions. While some Catholic schools operate independently via religious institutes, the majority of Catholic schools, called systemic schools , operate under the Canon Law jurisdiction of an ecclesiastical public juridic person, such as
3939-651: Is the sporting association's only government (public) school member. In 1928, the school moved to its current location at Moore Park, on the fringe of inner-city Sydney. This site was designed by George McRae , designer of the Queen Victoria Building . This site was previously the Moore Park Zoo, which was relocated to Mosman with reassigned name ' Taronga Zoo '. Headmaster was renamed to principal in 1992. The Sydney High School Old Boys' Union lapsed from 1895 to 1901 due to lack of enrolments. Year 7 -
4040-697: The Duke of Edinburgh's Award , offering a school-organised hike to Year 9 students for the Expedition component of the award. In addition, SGHS participates in numerous academic competitions including the Da Vinci Decathlon and Tournament of Minds . In the 2013 'Race Around the Renaissance' Da Vinci Decathlon, SGHS came first. In the 2015 Tournament of Minds , SGHS won the Maths & Engineering division, and gained honours in
4141-721: The Head of the River at the Sydney International Regatta Centre . In addition, SBHS has its own cadet unit, which won the 23 Battalion AFX Trophy in 2012 and 2013. It has also achieved notability in debating , having won the Hume Barbour trophy and Karl Cramp trophy 26 times and 14 times respectively, more than any other school. SBHS also competes in the Lawrence Campbell Oratory Competition and
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4242-740: The Northern Territory Government introduced a three-tier system featuring middle schools for Year 7 to Year 9 (approximate age 12–15) and high school for Year 10 to Year 12 (approximate age 15–18). In Australia, combined schools are schools that have classes from both primary and secondary year levels. These schools may be located in an urban, regional or rural area and can be government or non-government schools. As of 2019 there were approximately 500 Australian combined government schools and approximately 850 Australian combined non-government schools. Central schools are predominantly, but not exclusively, government schools located in
4343-721: The Schoolgirl Head of the River , the Riverview Gold Cup and the NSW Combined High Schools Regatta and has had successes in these competitions. The SGHSRC also hosts and competes in its own regatta, the schoolgirl SGHS Regatta, held at Iron Cove in late November each year. Many girls also win NSWCHSSA Blues for their achievements in rowing. At the inaugural Schoolgirl Head of the River Regatta in 1991,
4444-529: The 15,000 students who sit the Selective High School Test. As of 2019 there were 47 fully or partially selective government high schools, including 17 fully selective high schools (some of which are co-educational and others provide a single-sex educational environment); 25 partially selective high schools (high schools with both selective and comprehensive classes); four selective agricultural high schools ; and one virtual selective high school. Of
4545-469: The 2017 Higher School Certificate (HSC), and has produced numerous notable alumni - "Old Boys". Sydney Boys High School was the first state high school in New South Wales and Australia. It was created under Premier Henry Parkes ' public education system in the early 1880s following the Public Instruction Act 1880 (NSW) . Sydney Boys High School nor Sydney Girls High School has ever had
4646-416: The 47 schools, 34 are located in greater metropolitan Sydney . Of the government selective high schools in New South Wales, James Ruse Agricultural High School is renowned for its academic achievements and competitiveness, as well as a near-perfect record of all students gaining university admission, especially in medicine, law and science. The school has outperformed every high school in New South Wales in
4747-415: The 9,477 schools in Australia 1,140 schools (12 per cent) are in the private sector. In the same year, private schools enrolled over 617,000 students or 16 per cent of the Australian student population. Private school fees can vary from under $ 100 per month to $ 3,200, depending on the student's year level, the school's size, and the socioeconomics of the school community. In late 2018 it was reported that
4848-546: The Arts Secondary School , John Monash Science School and Elizabeth Blackburn School of Sciences which cater to students opting for focused education in arts and science respectively. Sydney Boys High School Sydney Boys High School (' SBHS' ), otherwise known as Sydney High School ('SHS') or simply High , is an Australian government-funded single-sex academically selective secondary day school for boys , located at Moore Park, New South Wales ,
4949-526: The Athletic Association of the Great Public Schools of New South Wales since 1906. It therefore competes against other GPS schools in many of the aforementioned sports, including the traditional English public school sports of cricket, rowing, and rugby union. Accordingly, and unusually for a state school, the school possess rowing facilities at the Outterside Centre at Abbotsford , which includes
5050-526: The GPS debating competition. The SBHS First Grade debating team have won the GPS Debating premiership 20 times, most recently in 2024. Sydney Boys High School has a long tradition of sports, in addition to academic scholarship and, stipulating that students must participate in sports until Year 12, offers students a wide range of sports, including: Sydney Boys High School is the sole state-operated member school of
5151-461: The HSC Showcases onSTAGE and Encore. To support Oxfam , SGHS hosts an annual charity fundraiser. For each try scored during a touch football game played between Year 11 and Year 12 girls, ten dollars is donated to the charity. Further, SGHS has been a large contributor to Stewart House, which has recognised the school's efforts with a Roy Reidy Trophy as the top contributor for the 16th year in
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#17328805611655252-742: The Lloyd Cameron Cup for the Year 7 and 8 Premier's Debating Challenge. In 2010 and 2014, SGHS students won the Plain English Speaking Award. Sydney Girls High School has a long tradition of sports, in addition to academic scholarship and offers students a range of extra-curricular sports, including athletics , badminton , basketball , chess , cricket , cross country running , fencing , hockey , rowing , snow sports , soccer , swimming , table tennis , tennis , volleyball , water polo , and netball . These sports are offered both within
5353-810: The OECD for reading and science and tenth for maths. However, less than 60% of Australian students achieved the National Proficiency Standard – 51% in maths, 58% in science and 57% in reading. Also sometimes called infants schools, Australia adopts the UNESCO term of primary school that generally covers a child's education from pre– Year 1 and finishes with Year 6 . The duration of primary school years varies across each Australian state and territory, with most adopting seven years; except in South Australia, where, until 2022, students finish with Year 7 , making
5454-511: The River . In 2011 the Senior 1st IV can second in the Schoolgirl Head of the River . The rowing club also won the overall point score at the 2014 NSW CHS Regatta. In the 2015 Head of Parramatta, the coxed quad sculls won first and second place in the schoolgirl quad race. SGHS has several dance groups, drama ensembles, and music groups, and a student-run Technical Company that oversees lighting and sound for school assemblies and performances. Annually,
5555-739: The SGHS Rowing Club has shared space with the UNSW Rowing Club and operated its rowing activities using the UNSW boatshed at Tarban Creek , near the Tarban Creek Bridge , Gladesville at Huntleys Point, New South Wales . Her Excellency, Professor Marie Bashir AC, CVO, Governor of NSW formally opened the new boatshed on 28 June 2009. The SGHS section of the boatshed was named the Margaret Varady Rowing Facility in honour of
5656-465: The SGHSRC won the overall point score, as well as winning the races for the eight , the coxless quad scull , the coxless pair, the novice four and the coxed four ; with the Senior 1st IV. The eight also won in the 1991 Head of Parramatta. The SGHS eight won the Schoolgirl Head of the River in 1992 and 1994, when it was held at Iron Cove . In 2006 and 2007 the Senior 1st IV won the Schoolgirl Head of
5757-710: The Scots College ; and St. Joseph's College, Hunters Hill . In 2004, 2005, 2016, 2022 and 2023 SGHS won the Hume Barbour Trophy for the Premier's Debating Challenge. In 2012, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2019 and 2020 SGHS won the Karl Cramp Trophy for the Year 11 Premier's Debating Challenge. In 2006, 2016 and 2022 SGHS won the Teasdale Trophy for the Year 9 and 10 Premier's Debating Challenge. In 2000, 2009 and 2012 SGHS won
5858-554: The Selective High School Placement Test. Proven proficiencies in music, as demonstrated by a proper formal qualification (e.g., Australian Music Examinations Board grades) also serve assessment. Sydney Boys High School has been historically known and is known for its academic achievement in the Higher School Certificate. The following table shows the school's rankings relative to other schools in
5959-725: The Social Sciences division. With regards to overseas tours, students are often offered the opportunity to travel to China, France, Japan, Germany, and Italy. This is often for LOTE or ancient history study. There is also a student exchange program set up with Beijing Normal High School in China, The Lycée Paul Cézanne in France, and the Konan Girls High School in Japan. There is also a SGHS cadet program at Sydney Boys High School . Each year,
6060-414: The Western Australia government introduced Independent Public Schools to describe a government school that, while a part of the state education system, was granted a higher degree of decision-making authority than a regular government school. A similar reform was introduced in Queensland and, as of December 2018, 250 government schools commenced as independent public schools in Queensland. In February 2014
6161-522: The Year 11 drama class put on a major production, which in 2009 was the Pulitzer-winning play Harvey . The school has an annual musicale and Christmas concert, which showcase the musical and dancing talent of students. SGHS also hosts a biennial musical co-production with Sydney Boys High, which in 2015 was the Tony Award winning Guys and Dolls . With regards to drama, there are junior and senior co-curricular Drama Ensembles, an annual Shakespeare Festival in which students perform Shakespeare excerpts, and
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#17328805611656262-561: The ability of this school, by reason of its tradition of selection on the grounds of academic excellence, to make available opportunities to persons from backgrounds which may otherwise restrict such opportunities. The ability to obtain an education which is pitched at a level appropriate to the capacities of particular students, is the basis for the equality of opportunity, to which I have referred. ... Sydney Boys High School has produced numerous prominent alumni, referred to as "Old Boys". Many graduates are active in alumni organisations, such as
6363-593: The achievement standards that describe the quality of learning (including the depth of understanding, the extent of knowledge, and the sophistication of skill) expected of students who have studied the content for each subject. The types of schools in Australia fall broadly into two categories: government schools , being those schools operated by state or territory departments or agencies ; and non-government schools, being those schools that are not operated by government departments or agencies. Non-government schools can be further classified, based on self-identification of
6464-498: The attention of the media and/or the general public. Like other schools, it has seen several (then) minorities matriculate to it and graduate from it, including non- British , non- Irish European minorities, such as Italian Australians , Maltese Australians , and Greek Australians . In 2002, the school had the attention of the media over comments made by Old Boys made in regard to its ethnic composition — mostly East Asian and South Asian . In 2002, "[Sydney Boys High School] wanted
6565-440: The canteen area in Sydney Boys High School and has been designated a prefect workspace. SGHS students supported the war effort on the home front in both World War I and World War II by organising care packages and knitting socks and other clothing items for the soldiers on the front. The Year 7 intake is of 150 students, on the basis of academic merit, as assessed by the Selective High School Placement Test. In Years 7 to 10,
6666-507: The classrooms. In 1921, SGHS moved to the former Sydney Zoo (now Taronga Zoo in Mosman, New South Wales ) site, which was formerly known as the "Billy Goat Swamp". It is opposite Moore Park , Fox Studios , and the Sydney Cricket Ground . The new building incorporated many modern features, provided large areas of greenery and was quieter. The bear pit from Sydney Zoo still stand between the paddock between Sydney Boys High School and Sydney Girls High School. Notably, another bear pit lies near
6767-473: The cohorts consist of 150 students each year; in Years 11 to 12, however, the cohorts consist of up to 180 students each year. SGHS teaches the following subjects for the Higher School Certificate : For some subjects, clubs are formed for extension or to cater to specific interests within the subject. These include Art Club, Astronomy Club, Book Club, Coding Club, Social Justice Club, Maths Club, Film Club, Robotics Club, and Sustainability Club. Since 1987,
6868-410: The contribution made by the former principal Margaret Varady towards schoolgirl rowing, including having been instrumental in securing the land and funding to build the boatshed. The Ethel Turner Memorial Library, named in honour of the novelist Ethel Turner who was in the first enrolment in 1883, includes senior study and group work seminar rooms. The library is also a prime presentation space. Within
6969-828: The duration of primary school eight years; until they are 11, 12 or 13 years of age. Primary schools focus on developing essential literacy, numeracy and social skills, and provide foundational knowledge to children about the world around them. Secondary schools in Australia are also called high schools and colleges (or junior, intermediate, or senior colleges). Secondary schools vary across each Australian state and territory, but they generally cover Year 7 to Year 9 (compulsory period of education) and senior secondary schools continue to Year 12 . Progressively, as students move from primary into secondary schools, subject matters becomes increasingly specialised, offering opportunities to students that show preferences in STEM , or in Humanities and Social Sciences, among other interests. In
7070-401: The establishment of the Australian Curriculum that sets the expectations for what all young Australians should be taught, regardless of where they live in Australia or their background. The development of the Australian Curriculum is based on the principles of improving the quality, equity and transparency of Australia's education system. The Australian Curriculum, for pre-Year 1 to Year 9 ,
7171-622: The exception of Macquarie, all of the houses are named after former principals of the school. See also: Category:People educated at Sydney Girls High School Education in Australia#Government schools Education in Australia encompasses the sectors of early childhood education (preschool) and primary education (primary schools), followed by secondary education (high schools), and finally tertiary education , which includes higher education ( universities and other higher education providers) and vocational education ( registered training organisations ). Regulation and funding of education
7272-513: The facilities at Centennial Park . Sydney Boys High School is affiliated with other facilities such as the Outterside Centre (the school boatshed located in Abbotsford ) and the ANZAC Rifle Range . In addition to this, the school owns a number of vehicles, which it utilises to travel to sporting events, such as the annual The Armidale School versus the High School sporting exchange Armidale and
7373-600: The first year - intakes 180 students, but students from higher grades may be granted admittance provided vacancies exist. Offers of admission into the school in Year 7 are based on achievement in the Selective High School Placement Test. In Years 7 to 8, the cohorts each consist of 180 students; in Years 9 to 12, however, cohorts consist of 210 students each per the 2001 SBHS Enrolment Policy . Once admitted and matriculated, students are further grouped according to their abilities, as estimated by their scores in relevant fields in
7474-413: The implementation and management of the policies of the diocese and the allocation and administration of the funds provided by the government and private sources to Catholic systemic schools, as well as the financial responsibilities for the administration of salaries for staff members. Most Catholic schools (96 per cent) are systemically funded, meaning that the government funding they nominally attract
7575-524: The inter-term holidays and TAFE colleges, and from late February until mid-November for universities with seasonal holidays and breaks for each educational institute. Historically, preschool and pre-prep programs in Australia were relatively unregulated and not compulsory. While still not mandatory for children to attend, the Federal Government has had a focus since 2009 on encouraging families to enrol their children (from around 4 years of age) in
7676-644: The library precincts are non-fiction and fiction books, graphic novels, books in foreign languages to assist in LOTE study, and the school Archives. SGHS has an extensive debating tradition, and all students are provided the opportunity to develop their skills through weekly coaching and debating or speaking sessions, both social and competitive. SGHS competes in Combined High Schools (CHS) debating competitions and regularly has social debates with other schools, including Sydney Boys High School ; Sydney Grammar School ;
7777-465: The majority of Australian states and territories, middle schools are relatively uncommon. Students progress from primary school to secondary school. As an alternative to the middle school model, some secondary schools divided their grades into "junior high school" (Years 7, 8 and 9) and "senior high school" (Years 10, 11 and 12). Some have three levels, "junior" (Years 7 and 8), "intermediate" (Years 9 and 10), and "senior" (Years 11 and 12). In June 2006
7878-401: The manner by which students are admitted to some private schools. In 2013, the school was again featured in the media for its proposal to modify its selection criteria. This proposal involved reserving 30 places of the annual Year 7 intake of 180 places for local boys who live within 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) of the school. Connolly stated that "any racial undertones to earlier campaigns were
7979-809: The most expensive private schools (such as the APS Schools , the AGSV Schools in Melbourne , the GPS Schools , QGSSSA Schools in Brisbane and the NSW GPS Schools , Combined Associated Schools and the ISA Schools in Sydney and New South Wales) charge fees of up to $ 500,000 for the thirteen years of private school education. Australian private schools broadly fall into the following categories: A special school
8080-531: The national framework. In Queensland, preschool programs are often called Kindergarten or Pre-Prep and are usually privately run but attract state government funding if run for at least 600 hours a year and delivered by a registered teacher. Preschools are usually run by the state and territory governments, except in Victoria , South Australia and New South Wales where they are more often run by local councils, community groups or private organisations. Preschool
8181-552: The origins, ethos, and purpose of each education provider. Oversight of Catholic systemic schools may rest with a Catholic parish , diocese, or archdiocese ; while religious institutes have oversight of Catholic independent schools. The National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC), established by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference through the Bishops Commission for Catholic Education,
8282-478: The overall national policy and direction for education in Australia. The following state and territory government departments are responsible for the administration of education within their respective jurisdictions: Schools from the non-government sector operate under the authority of state or territory governments but are not operated by government education departments. Schools from the non-government sector may operate as individual schools, in small groups or as
8383-413: The past 20 years in public university entrance examinations. In Victoria, selective government high schools select all of their students based on an entrance examination. As of 2011, there were four selective schools: Melbourne High School , Mac.Robertson Girls' High School , Nossal High School and Suzanne Cory High School . In addition, there are three special schools namely Victorian College of
8484-420: The rigorous selection criteria. Some old boys, however, argue that where former graduates living in the community have sons and guardians at the school there is greater parental involvement at the school. One eminent alumnus of the school, James Spigelman , former Chief Justice of New South Wales , said in an address at the school dated 16 February 1999, that: ... Our careers are particular manifestations of
8585-492: The school and at an inter-school level. Students compete in the CHS competitions for many of the above sports, including athletics, cross country running, swimming, and rowing. Further sports are offered for within school education, such as zumba , yoga , archery , and quidditch . SGHS also holds three sports carnivals each year for Swimming, Cross Country, and Athletics. The SGHS Rowing Club (SGHSRC) competes in competitions including
8686-514: The school and become leaders within the school community. New students are allocated a buddy in their class who provides practical assistance and advice about the school. As with most Australian schools, SGHS utilises a house system . Students are allocated to a house when they enter the school according to Technology classes. There are four different houses under which students compete for the Swimming , Athletics and Cross Country Carnivals: With
8787-532: The school canteen, and organising the annual Junior Dance that is open to SGHS and SBHS students Years 7 to 9. There is also a Leadership Award Program in which students fulfil criteria based on academic achievement, sport participation, co-curricular achievement, and community service. There are bronze, silver, gold, and school medal levels to the Program. Additionally, there is a Peer Support Program where Year 10 students work with Year 7 students to help them get to know
8888-486: The school has approximately 930 students from Years 7 to 12. Sydney Girls High School was originally a division of Sydney High School in 1883. The building had two storeys walled off, with male occupancy on the first floor, and female occupancy on the second. The founding head mistress was Miss Lucy Wheatley-Walker (later Mrs Lucy Garvin ). She was a recent English emigrant. Because of high noise pollution from transport and other activities, female operations relocated to
8989-613: The school's ability to more competitively participate in sports against other members of the AAGPS. This drew allegations of Sydney Boys High School of being unmeritocratic in its selection process. Furthermore, in part due to the English public school nature of the school and the AAGPS, of which the school is a member, claims of nepotism and other favouritism have been levelled against the school. Brothers, sons, and grandsons of students or Old Boys have been allowed to enrol, though they may not have met
9090-504: The school's affiliation. Non-government schools are grouped for reporting as Catholic schools (including Catholic-affiliated private schools) or private (other non-government schools). Government schools receive funding from the relevant state or territory government. Non-government schools receive funding from the Australian Government and relevant state or territory government; and in most cases, parents are required to make
9191-445: The school, are: As of late, these houses, as at the Year 7 intake, have been grouped according to the strengths and weaknesses of the students, with an outrider class, English skills enhancement class, music proficiency class, sports proficiency class, and language preference class. In addition to these, an English enrichment group and a general abilities group may also be formed. Sydney Boys High School has, from time to time, caught
9292-413: The second-highest in the world. The regulation, operation, and funding of education is the responsibility of the states and territories , because the Australian Government does not have a specific constitutional power to pass laws with concerning education. However, the federal government helps to fund non-government schools, helps to fund public universities and subsidises tertiary education through
9393-520: The state or territory, and date of birth of the child, school is compulsory from the age of five to six to the age of fifteen to seventeen. In the ACT, NSW, the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, and Western Australia, children are legally required to attend school from the age of six years old, until the minimum leaving age. In Tasmania, the compulsory school starting age
9494-737: The state. The rankings are based on the percentage of exams sat that resulted in a placing on the Distinguished Achievers List (highest band result) as shown by the New South Wales Education Standards Authority . The curriculum, endorsed by the New South Wales Education Standards Authority, is taught by the following 12 departments: The current Moore Park site hosts the Great Hall, other school buildings, tennis courts,
9595-464: The students enrolled at Sydney Boys High School have a language background other than English; however, this is not to suggest that these students and their parents or guardians are all recent immigrants or not proficient in English or, broadly, that the school is not necessarily lacking in diversity. In recent years, an increasing number of "sport[s] imports" have been admitted in latter years, to bolster
9696-578: The success of education systems in keeping students in school beyond the minimum leaving age, was 78 per cent for all full-time students in Year 12 . While state and territory governments are responsible for the regulation and delivery of school-based education within their jurisdiction, through the Council of Australian Governments , the Commonwealth Government has, since 2014, played an increasing role in
9797-505: The tertiary education sector. The Australian Government's involvement in education has been the responsibility of several departments over the years, with the Department of Education, Skills and Employment being formed in 2020. The academic year in Australia varies between States and institutions; however, it generally runs from late January/early February until early/mid-December for primary and secondary schools, with slight variations in
9898-501: The tertiary level, the majority of Australia's universities are public, and student fees are subsidised through a student loan program where payment becomes due when debtors reach a certain income level, known as HECS. Underpinned by the Australian Qualifications Framework , implemented in 1995, Australia has adopted a national system of qualifications, encompassing higher education, vocational education and training (VET), and school-based education. For primary and secondary schools,
9999-478: The then Federal Education Minister , Christopher Pyne , announced a $ 70 million Independent Public Schools Initiative to support 1,500 Australian government schools to become more autonomous . Government hospital schools are located at some major hospitals and provide access to tuition for students who have extended stays in hospitals. Across Australia, the Federal Department of Education sets
10100-453: The type of school education provided and the socio-economics of the school community served. Some private schools are run by religious institutes ; others have no religious affiliation and are driven by a national philosophy (such as international schools ), pedagogical philosophy (such as Waldorf-Steiner schools ), or specific needs (such as special schools ). As of 2018 , including private schools run by Catholic religious institutes, of
10201-594: Was on 1 October 1883 and was located in a building on Castlereagh Street , designed by Francis Greenway and constructed by convicts. From 1883 to 1892, Sydney Boys occupied the lower floor and entered from the Castlereagh Street side of the building, whereas Sydney Girls occupied the upper floor and entered from the Elizabeth Street side. In 1924, this building would be demolished and both schools would, in 1921, have relocated to Moore Park. Presently, this site
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