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 around 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 514 results

Name

School Profile

Rouse Hill Anglican College

Established in 2022, Rouse Hill Anglican
College is an independent co-educational Christian College located in Sydney

Town or Suburb Rouse Hill

Religion Anglican

Main Gender Co-ed

Co-ed

School Type

Early Learning
Primary School
Secondary School
Primary - Year 12 School

Year Levels Pre-K to Year Twelve

Student Enrolments 1,600

Sydney Catholic Schools

Town or Suburb Sydney

Religion Catholic

Main Gender Boys, girls, co-ed

Boys/Girls/Co-ed

School Type

Early Learning
Primary School
Secondary School
Primary - Year 12 School
Dedicated Special Needs

Year Levels Kindergarten - Year 12

Gifted and Talented Program

Additional Needs Program

Mater Maria Catholic College

Mater Maria Catholic College is a vibrant, nurturing community for Years 7 to 12, located in the tranquil bush setting of Warriewood Valley. We provide opportunities for creative problem-solving, critical thinking and a love of lifelong learning.

Town or Suburb Warriewood

Religion Catholic

Main Gender Co-ed

Co-ed

School Type

Secondary School

Year Levels Year 7 - Year 12

Northholm Grammar School

Northholm Grammar School is an independent, co-educational K-12 school welcoming families of Sydney

Town or Suburb Arcadia

Religion Christian

Main Gender Co-ed

Co-ed

School Type

Early Learning
Primary School
Secondary School
Primary - Year 12 School

Year Levels Kindergarten - Year 12

Student Enrolments 600

Montgrove College

Town or Suburb Orchard Hills

Religion Catholic

Main Gender Girls

Girls

School Type

Primary School
Secondary School
Primary - Year 12 School

Year Levels K-12

Wollemi College

Town or Suburb Werrington

Religion Catholic

Main Gender Boys

Boys

School Type

Primary - Year 12 School

Year Levels Year 2 - 12

Redfield College

An independent Catholic school for boys, situated on 10 hectares in Dural, in northwest Sydney.

Town or Suburb Dural

Religion Catholic

Main Gender Boys

Boys

School Type

Primary School
Secondary School
Primary - Year 12 School

Year Levels Kindergarten - Year 12

Tangara School for Girls

Tangara works in partnership with parents to form each child

Town or Suburb Cherrybrook

Religion Catholic

Main Gender Girls

Girls

School Type

Early Learning
Primary School
Secondary School
Primary - Year 12 School

Year Levels Preparatory- Year 12

Northern Beaches Christian School (NBCS)

Northern Beaches Christian School - Terrey Hills NSW

Our aim is to develop a culture that brings out the best in our students

Town or Suburb Terrey Hills

Religion Christian

Main Gender Co-ed

Co-ed

School Type

Primary School
Secondary School
Primary - Year 12 School

Year Levels K - 12

Student Enrolments 1300

Gifted and Talented Program

Pacific Hills Christian School

At Pacific Hills Christian School we are passionate about developing the 'whole child' - academically, spiritually and emotionally - and releasing their individual God-given abilities.

Town or Suburb Dural

Religion Christian

Main Gender Co-ed

Co-ed

School Type

Early Learning
Primary School
Secondary School
Primary - Year 12 School

Year Levels Prep - Year 12

Meriden School, Strathfield

A non-selective, independent school for girls from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12.

Town or Suburb Strathfield

Religion Anglican

Main Gender Girls

Girls

School Type

Early Learning
Primary School
Secondary School

Year Levels Pre - Kindergarten - Year 12

Student Enrolments 1,750

Gifted and Talented Program

Hills Grammar

A contemporary, co-educational independent school offering a wide range of opportunities through its academic, co-curricular and student well-being programs.

Town or Suburb Kenthurst

Religion Non Denominational

Main Gender Co-ed

Co-ed

School Type

Early Learning
Primary School
Secondary School
Primary - Year 12 School

Year Levels ECEC - Year 12

Gifted and Talented Program

Ravenswood School for Girls

Ravenswood School for Girls is one of Australia

Town or Suburb Gordon

Religion Uniting Church

Main Gender Girls

Girls

School Type

Early Learning
Primary School
Secondary School
Primary - Year 12 School

Year Levels PREP-12

Student Enrolments 1476

An International Baccalaureate World School

Gifted and Talented Program

Boarding Available

Loreto Normanhurst

A leading, Sydney, Catholic, independent day and boarding school for girls from Years 5-12.

Town or Suburb Normanhurst

Religion Catholic

Main Gender Girls

Girls

School Type

Primary School
Secondary School
Primary - Year 12 School

Year Levels Year 5 -12

Student Enrolments 1175

Gifted and Talented Program

Boarding Available

The Scots College, Bellevue Hill

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 Boys

Boys

School Type

Early Learning
Primary School
Secondary School
Primary - Year 12 School

Year Levels Early Years (age 3 and 4) to Year 12

Boarding Available

Shore

Town or Suburb North Sydney

Religion Anglican

Main Gender Boys

Boys

School Type

Early Learning
Primary School
Secondary School
Primary - Year 12 School

Year Levels Early Learning - Year 12

Student Enrolments 1800

Gifted and Talented Program

Boarding Available

Mount St Benedict College

Mount St Benedict College is a Catholic, independent, girls high school in the Good Samaritan tradition, offering holistic education based on Benedictine values of Pax, Hospitality and Stewardship.

Town or Suburb Pennant Hills

Religion Catholic

Main Gender Girls

Girls

School Type

Secondary School

Year Levels Year 7 - Year 12

Student Enrolments 1260

Additional Needs Program

German International School Sydney (GISS)

German International School Sydney - Terrey Hills NSW

Founded in 1989, the German International School Sydney provides a complete, bilingual education within a multicultural environment for students from Preschool to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (Years 11 and 12).

Town or Suburb Terrey Hills

Religion Non Denominational

Main Gender Co-ed

Co-ed

School Type

Early Learning
Primary School
Secondary School
Primary - Year 12 School

Year Levels Preschool - Year 12

An International Baccalaureate World School

Inaburra School

A co-educational, K-12, independent school in southern Sydney. Standing upon its Christian foundation and in partnership with its families, Inaburra seeks to shape life-long learners who are resourceful, creative, confident and discerning.

Town or Suburb Bangor

Religion Christian

Main Gender Co-ed

Co-ed

School Type