Sydney's south has three fully selective schools, one for each type: St George Girls High School in Kogarah, Sydney Technical High School for boys in Bexley, and the co-ed Caringbah High School in the Sutherland Shire. Caringbah was one of the biggest movers in the 2025 HSC, jumping from 80th to 31st in NSW.
The schools at a glance
| School | Suburb | Students | Type | Year 7 places | 2025 HSC rank | 2024 rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caringbah High School | Caringbah | Co-ed | Fully selective | 150 | 31 | 80 |
| St George Girls High School | Kogarah | Girls | Fully selective | 150 | 45 | 38 |
| Sydney Technical High School | Bexley | Boys | Fully selective | 150 | 46 | 51 |
Caringbah High School
Caringbah is the only co-ed fully selective school south of the city, with 150 places. In 2025, 34.4% of its HSC results were in the top band. Read our Caringbah guide.
St George Girls High School
St George Girls, in Kogarah, has 150 places and ranked 45th in NSW in 2025. It's the main girls' selective option for families south of the city, with good train access on the Illawarra line.
Sydney Technical High School
Sydney Tech, in Bexley, is a boys' school with 150 places. It ranked 46th in NSW in 2025, up from 51st.
Opportunity classes in the area
OC classes for Years 5 and 6 run at Hurstville (60 places, the largest in NSW), Caringbah North, Miranda and Sutherland public schools. See our OC schools list.
Choosing between them
- Co-ed: Caringbah is the only choice in the area. Fort Street (Petersham) is the next nearest.
- Girls: St George Girls, or Sydney Girls in the city.
- Boys: Sydney Tech, or Sydney Boys in the city.
Many families list a city school first and a local school second, but list only schools your child would happily travel to every day. See all Sydney selective schools by region and the NSW selective schools ranking.
Preparing for the test
Applications for 2028 entry open on 5 November 2026 and close on 15 February 2027. The test is on 13 and 14 May 2027. See our NSW Selective practice tests and selective test sample questions.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a selective school in the Sutherland Shire? Yes. Caringbah High School is fully selective and co-ed.
Which St George selective school is best? By 2025 HSC results, Caringbah ranked highest (31st), followed by St George Girls (45th) and Sydney Tech (46th). The ranks are close, so single-sex or co-ed and travel usually decide.
Sources: NSW Department of Education, selective school list and places for 2027 entry; 2025 HSC rankings compiled from the NESA Distinguished Achievers list. Not affiliated with the NSW Department of Education or any school.