Pre-dawn alarms and 17-hour days: The extreme commutes of Sydney’s top students
Sydney year 7 students attending selective high schools now travel from over 380 postcodes, up 40 from last year, with some commuting 67 kilometres daily. Sydney Boys High draws from the broadest geographic area, with students arriving from 100 postcodes. The trend reflects parents' pursuit of higher-ranked schools and cultural emphasis on academic selectivity among migrant communities.
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Published 02 Aug 2026, 09:30 UTC · Updated 02 Aug 2026, 09:40 UTC
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