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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
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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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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Pittwater House School
Pittwater House School, Collaroy NSW
Pittwater House is an independent, secular school offering a well-rounded private school education to students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 using an innovative twin-schooling structure: single-sex classes on a co-ed campus.
Town or Suburb Collaroy
Religion Secular
Main Gender Single-gender classes on co-ed campus
School Type
  • Early Learning
  • Primary School
  • Secondary School
Year Levels Pre-school - Year 12
Student Enrolments 1000
Gifted and Talented Program available Gifted & Talented Program
Additional Needs Program available
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - Pymble New South Wales 2073
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - Pymble NSW
Focusing on the formation of each child, academically, spiritually, emotionally and socially, in order to engender a love of lifelong learning..
Town or Suburb Pymble
Religion Catholic
Main Gender Co-edCo-ed
School Type
  • Primary School
Year Levels K-6
Additional Needs Program available
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St Vincent's College, Potts Point
St Vincents College Potts Point NSW
St Vincent’s College is a dynamic learning community which cherishes its Catholic heritage. The College fosters creativity, discernment and leadership in the development of students to be courageous women of action.
Town or Suburb Potts Point
Religion Catholic
Main Gender GirlsGirls
School Type
  • Secondary School
Year Levels Year 7 - 12
Student Enrolments 760
Gifted and Talented Program available Gifted & Talented Program
Additional Needs Program available
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Tara Anglican School For Girls
Tara Anglican School For Girls, North Parramatta
Tara Anglican School for Girls is a Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 day and boarding school situated in North Parramatta. Tara is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and the HSC.
Town or Suburb North Parramatta
Religion Anglican
Main Gender GirlsGirls
School Type
  • Early Learning
  • Primary School
  • Secondary School
  • Primary through Secondary
Year Levels Pre Kindergarten - Year 12
Student Enrolments 800
IB

 An International Baccalaureate World School

Gifted and Talented Program available Gifted & Talented Program
Additional Needs Program available
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
Sydney Japanese International School
Sydney Japanese International School
Town or Suburb Terrey Hills
Religion Non-denominational
Main Gender Co-edCo-ed
School Type
  • Primary School
Year Levels International Division Kindergarten to Year 6
Japanese Division - Year 1 to Year 9
Student Enrolments 240
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Sydney Catholic Schools
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 through Secondary
  • Dedicated Special Needs School
Year Levels Kindergarten - Year 12
Gifted and Talented Program available Gifted & Talented Program
Additional Needs Program available
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
Crest/ Logo
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 2500
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Shore
SHORE, North Sydney NSW
Shore has been committed to the education and nurturing of generations of curious minds since the School began in 1889. Our priority has always been to deliver excellence in teaching and learning, and the character development of students in our care.
Town or Suburb North Sydney
Religion Anglican
Main Gender BoysBoys
School Type
  • Early Learning
  • Primary School
  • Secondary School
Year Levels P - Year 12
Crest/ Logo
St Kevin's Catholic Primary School - Dee Why NSW
St Kevin's Catholic Primary School - Dee Why NSW
Our school motto, “United in Love” inspires students to be active learners who embody the values of acceptance, dignity, hope and compassion.
Town or Suburb Dee Why
Religion Catholic
Main Gender Co-edCo-ed
School Type
  • Primary School
Year Levels Kindergarten to Year 6
Crest/ Logo
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 – in their learning, in their character, in the opportunities they take, the friendships they develop, and in understanding the message of the God who loves them.
Town or Suburb Terrey Hills
Religion Christian
Main Gender Co-edCo-ed
School Type
  • Early Learning
  • Primary School
  • Secondary School
  • Primary through Secondary
Year Levels K - 12
Student Enrolments 1200
Gifted and Talented Program available Gifted & Talented Program
Additional Needs Program available
Crest/ Logo
Malek Group Early Education Centres
Malek Group Early Education Centres
Town or Suburb SYDNEY
Main Gender Co-edCo-ed
School Type
  • Early Learning
Year Levels Ages 0to 6 years old
Crest/ Logo
Prepare Early Education Centres
Prepare Early Education Centres
Town or Suburb SYDNEY
Main Gender Co-edCo-ed
School Type
  • Early Learning
Year Levels 0 to age 6
Crest/ Logo
St Andrew's Cathedral School
St Andrew's Cathedral School, Sydney
St Andrew's Cathedral School is a K-12 coeducational Anglican school, located in the heart of Sydney's CBD.
Town or Suburb Sydney
Religion Anglican
Main Gender Co-edCo-ed
School Type
  • Primary School
  • Secondary School
  • Primary through Secondary
Year Levels Kindergarten to Year 12
Student Enrolments 1450
IB

 An International Baccalaureate World School

Gifted and Talented Program available Gifted & Talented Program
Crest/ Logo
St Edmund's College
St Edmund's College - Wahroonga NSW
A Year 7-12 co-educational special high school for teenagers with a wide range of disabilities including students with mild to moderate intellectual disability, Autism and other sensory impairments.
Town or Suburb Wahroonga
Religion Catholic
Main Gender Co-edCo-ed
School Type
  • Dedicated Special Needs School
Year Levels Year 7 - Year 12 Special School
Student Enrolments 120
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International Grammar School
International Grammar School - Ultimo NSW
Located within minutes of Sydney's CBD, IGS is a unique co-educational and secular independent school with a bilingual focus - from Preschool to Year 12.
Town or Suburb Ultimo
Religion Non Denominational
Main Gender Co-edCo-ed
School Type
  • Early Learning
  • Primary School
  • Secondary School
  • Primary through Secondary
Year Levels Pre School - Year 12
Crest/ Logo
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 as of 2024.
Student Enrolments 60
IB

 An International Baccalaureate World School

Crest/ Logo

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