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Sydney Private Schools

Information on private schools in Sydney, NSW Australia. This complete Sydney list contains all private and independent primary schools and secondary schools in Sydney.

The term 'private school' refers to any primary or secondary school that is not administered by the State government. Private schools charge each student a fee to attend and include Catholic schools, Independent schools, Christian schools, non-denominational (no religious affiliation) and other religion-operated schools. Most of the top Sydney schools are private schools. The best Sydney schools are also some of the best schools in Australia.

How many Private Schools are there in Sydney?
There are over 520 private schools in Sydney. Over 300 are Catholic schools and around 35 are Anglican schools. Of the remaining schools, many are Christian schools but at least 57 are non-denominational schools. 72 Sydney schools accept international students (CRICOS registered). 28 schools in Sydney are boarding schools which makes Sydney a popular choice for regional parents looking to send their child to a boarding school. Sydney also has over 60 schools for boys-only and over 50 schools for girls. The remaining Sydney schools are co-educational.

Schools are listed below in order of most-recently updated.

 

This list contains 677 results

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School Profile
John Colet School
John Colet School - Belrose NSW
A K – 6 co-educational, multi-faith school in Belrose on the Northern Beaches of Sydney.
Town or Suburb Belrose
Religion Multi-faith
Main Gender Co-edCo-ed
School Type
  • Primary School
Year Levels Primary
Student Enrolments 285
Gifted and Talented Program available Gifted & Talented Program
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Barker College
Barker College - Hornsby NSW
Barker is a fully coeducational Anglican school for Pre-K to Year 12 students located on the upper North Shore of Sydney. Boarding for Years 10 - 12.
Town or Suburb Hornsby
Religion Anglican
Main Gender Co-edCo-ed
School Type
  • Early Learning
  • Primary School
  • Secondary School
  • Primary through Secondary
Year Levels Pre-Kindergarten – Year 12 Coed
Student Enrolments 2800
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The McDonald College, North Strathfield
The McDonald College, North Strathfield NSW
The McDonald College is an independent, non-denominational, co-educational K – 12 school in North Strathfield. We offer a range of performing arts and elite sports disciplines with an equal focus on students’ academic studies.
Town or Suburb North Strathfield
Religion Non Denominational
Main Gender Co-edCo-ed
School Type
  • Primary School
  • Secondary School
  • Primary through Secondary
Year Levels Years K - 12
Gifted and Talented Program available Gifted & Talented Program
Additional Needs Program available
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Stella Maris College
Stella Maris College, Manly NSW
A Catholic independent school founded by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan in 1931, offering a distinctive secondary education with a diverse and flexible curriculum supported by innovative learning and pastoral structures that promote student wellbeing.
Town or Suburb Manly
Religion Catholic
Main Gender GirlsGirls
School Type
  • Secondary School
Year Levels Year 7 - Year 12
Student Enrolments 1050
Gifted and Talented Program available Gifted & Talented Program
Additional Needs Program available
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William Clarke College
William Clarke College - Kellyville NSW
We are a Christ-centred community that seeks to develop extraordinary learners with a passion to serve others. This statement is intrinsically based upon the belief that Christ is the key to unlocking wisdom that gives us all deep understanding and purpose.
Town or Suburb Kellyville
Religion Anglican
Main Gender Co-edCo-ed
School Type
  • Primary School
  • Secondary School
  • Primary through Secondary
Year Levels P-12
Student Enrolments 1,900
Gifted and Talented Program available Gifted & Talented Program
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MLC School
MLC School, Burwood NSW
MLC School is an independent, non-selective, Uniting Church day school for girls from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. MLC School has provided generations of girls with an exceptional education and extensive opportunities for personal growth since 1886.
Town or Suburb Burwood
Religion Uniting Church
Main Gender GirlsGirls
School Type
  • Early Learning
  • Primary School
  • Secondary School
  • Primary through Secondary
Year Levels Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12
Student Enrolments 1380
IB

 An International Baccalaureate World School

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The Scots College, Bellevue Hill
The Scots College, Bellevue Hill NSW
The Scots College is committed to a culture of high expectations. As one of the top private boys' schools in Sydney, we acknowledge the importance of student engagement, of challenge and active learning opportunities.
Town or Suburb Bellevue Hill
Religion Presbyterian
Main Gender BoysBoys
School Type
  • Early Learning
  • Primary School
  • Secondary School
  • Primary through Secondary
Year Levels Early Years (age 3 and 4) to Year 12
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St Kieran's Catholic Primary School - Manly Vale NSW
St Kieran's Catholic Primary School - Manly Vale NSW
Providing a comprehensive and diverse curriculum that engages and empowers the learner in real and relevant learning experiences.
Town or Suburb Manly Vale
Religion Catholic
Main Gender Co-edCo-ed
School Type
  • Primary School
Year Levels K-6
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Lindfield NSW
Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Lindfield NSW
Holy Family enjoys a reputation for high academic standards and a very positive, nurturing and caring environment for all students.
Town or Suburb Lindfield
Religion Catholic
Main Gender Co-edCo-ed
School Type
  • Primary School
Year Levels Kindergarten - Year 6
Student Enrolments 250
Gifted and Talented Program available Gifted & Talented Program
Additional Needs Program available
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Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School - Forestville NSW
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School - Forestville NSW
Our school motto ‘Let Your Light Shine’ is the inspiration for each child to achieve at their highest level in the context of an engaging and challenging curriculum.
Town or Suburb Forestville
Religion Catholic
Main Gender Co-edCo-ed
School Type
  • Primary School
Year Levels K-6
Gifted and Talented Program available Gifted & Talented Program
Additional Needs Program available
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St Gerard's Catholic Primary School - Carlingford NSW
St Gerard's Catholic Primary School - Carlingford NSW
St Gerard’s Carlingford provides a happy and nurturing environment for your child to learn and grow. Discover our school’s innovative classrooms, expansive green spaces, extensive extra-curricular activities and focus on student well-being.
Town or Suburb Carlingford
Religion Catholic
Main Gender Co-edCo-ed
School Type
  • Primary School
Year Levels K-6
Student Enrolments 288
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St Thomas' Catholic Primary School - Willoughby NSW
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School - Willoughby NSW
St Thomas Catholic Primary School is a co-educational school for students from Kindergarten to Year Six.
At St Thomas we design contemporary learning, based on the current syllabus documents and best practice pedagogy, integrating a Catholic vision for life.
Town or Suburb Willoughby
Religion Catholic
Main Gender Co-edCo-ed
School Type
  • Primary School
Year Levels K-6
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Maria Regina Catholic Primary School, Avalon NSW
Maria Regina Catholic Primary School - Avalon NSW
Maria Regina Catholic Primary School is a single stream K to 6 co-educational school, located in the Broken Bay Diocese on Sydney’s northern Peninsula at Avalon Beach.
Town or Suburb Avalon
Religion Catholic
Main Gender Co-edCo-ed
School Type
  • Primary School
Year Levels K-6
Gifted and Talented Program available Gifted & Talented Program
Crest/ Logo
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School, Balgowlah
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School -BALGOWLAH NSW
A rigorous curriculum permeated with the Catholic values of Respect, Service, Justice, Hope and Celebration.
Town or Suburb Balgowlah
Religion Catholic
Main Gender Co-edCo-ed
School Type
  • Primary School
Year Levels K-6
Crest/ Logo
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School - Freshwater NSW
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School - Freshwater NSW
A place of learning, united in faith, which integrates a community that supports diversity and is accepting of the individual’s strengths and differences in our contemporary world.
Town or Suburb Freshwater
Religion Catholic
Main Gender Co-edCo-ed
School Type
  • Primary School
Year Levels K-6
Crest/ Logo
Loreto Normanhurst
Loreto Normanhurst - Normanhurst NSW
A leading, Sydney, Catholic, independent day and boarding school for girls from Years 5-12.
Town or Suburb Normanhurst
Religion Catholic
Main Gender GirlsGirls
School Type
  • Primary School
  • Secondary School
  • Primary through Secondary
Year Levels Year 5 -12
Student Enrolments 1175
Gifted and Talented Program available Gifted & Talented Program
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Newington College
Newington College - Stanmore NSW
Newington is a comprehensive, K-12, day and boarding College located in Stanmore, NSW.
Town or Suburb Stanmore
Religion Uniting Church
Main Gender Boys, girls, co-ed Boys/Girls/Co-ed
School Type
  • Early Learning
  • Primary School
  • Secondary School
  • Primary through Secondary
Year Levels ELC - Year 12
IB

 An International Baccalaureate World School

Gifted and Talented Program available Gifted & Talented Program
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Westbourne College Sydney
Westbourne College Sydney
Town or Suburb Ultimo
Main Gender Co-edCo-ed
School Type
  • Secondary School
Year Levels Year 10, Year 11 and Year 12.
Student Enrolments 75
IB

 An International Baccalaureate World School

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Redlands
Redlands
Redlands offers a Kindergarten to Year 12 education. Our innovative coeducational learning community nurtures each individual student to truly let their light shine.
Town or Suburb Cremorne
Religion Church of England
Main Gender Co-edCo-ed
School Type
  • Primary through Secondary
Year Levels Preschool - Year 12
Student Enrolments 1750
IB

 An International Baccalaureate World School

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St Joseph's College Hunters Hill
St Joseph's College Hunters Hill NSW
Town or Suburb Hunters Hill
Religion Catholic
Main Gender BoysBoys
School Type
  • Secondary School
Year Levels Years 7 to 12
Student Enrolments 1074
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