| 1953 New South Wales Rugby Football League | |
|---|---|
| Teams | 10 |
| Premiers |  South Sydney (14th title) |
| Minor premiers | South Sydney (13th title) |
| Matches played | 93 |
| Points scored | 3241 |
| Top points scorer(s) |  Ron Rowles (152) |
| Top try-scorer(s) | Ian Moir (23) |
The 1953 New South Wales Rugby Football League season was the forty-sixth season of the rugby league competition based in Sydney. Ten teams from across the city competed for the J. J. Giltinan Shield during the season, which culminated in a final between South Sydney and St. George.