Top 100 private schools in Australia (2025)
Independent and Catholic schools across all year levels. Ranked by the Success Index from official ACARA data; 100 schools shown out of all eligible private schools in Australia.
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- 193Reddam HouseWoollahra NSW · Independent CombinedICSEA 1203 · – students
- 293Ascham SchoolEdgecliff NSW · Independent CombinedICSEA 1217 · 1,182 students
- 392St Andrew's SchoolWalkerville SA · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1191 · 376 students
- 491Annesley CollegeWayville SA · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1164 · 292 students
- 590Brisbane Girls Grammar SchoolBrisbane QLD · Independent SecondaryICSEA 1211 · 1,558 students
- 690Lauriston Girls' SchoolArmadale VIC · Independent CombinedICSEA 1199 · 935 students
- 790Presbyterian Ladies' CollegeBurwood VIC · Independent CombinedICSEA 1207 · 1,530 students
- 890Fintona Girls' SchoolBalwyn VIC · Independent CombinedICSEA 1191 · 533 students
- 990Ravenswood School for GirlsGordon NSW · Independent CombinedICSEA 1185 · 1,451 students
- 1090Methodist Ladies' CollegeClaremont WA · Independent CombinedICSEA 1190 · 1,035 students
- 1190International School of Western AustraliaCity Beach WA · Independent CombinedICSEA 1180 · 396 students
- 1289St Michael's Grammar SchoolSt Kilda VIC · Independent CombinedICSEA 1180 · 1,143 students
- 1389Huntingtower SchoolMount Waverley VIC · Independent CombinedICSEA 1201 · 785 students
- 1489Methodist Ladies' CollegeKew VIC · Independent CombinedICSEA 1190 · 2,169 students
- 1589Melbourne Girls GrammarSouth Yarra VIC · Independent CombinedICSEA 1181 · 1,046 students
- 1689Mosman Church of England Preparatory SchoolMosman NSW · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1206 · 221 students
- 1789Kilvington Grammar SchoolOrmond VIC · Independent CombinedICSEA 1182 · 758 students
- 1889St Catherine's SchoolToorak VIC · Independent CombinedICSEA 1175 · 685 students
- 1989St John's SchoolFootscray VIC · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1136 · 227 students
- 2089Carey Baptist Grammar SchoolKew VIC · Independent CombinedICSEA 1177 · 2,564 students
- 2189The Scots CollegeBellevue Hill NSW · Independent CombinedICSEA 1162 · 2,076 students
- 2288St Andrew's Cathedral SchoolSydney NSW · Independent CombinedICSEA 1189 · 1,436 students
- 2388Christ Church Grammar SchoolSouth Yarra VIC · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1213 · 287 students
- 2488Our Holy Redeemer SchoolSurrey Hills VIC · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1180 · 198 students
- 2588John Colet SchoolBelrose NSW · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1210 · 275 students
- 2688Wesley CollegeMelbourne VIC · Independent CombinedICSEA 1172 · 3,181 students
- 2788Camberwell Grammar SchoolCanterbury VIC · Independent CombinedICSEA 1192 · 1,346 students
- 2888Caulfield Grammar SchoolSt Kilda East VIC · Independent CombinedICSEA 1157 · 3,555 students
- 2988Newcastle Grammar SchoolThe Hill NSW · Independent CombinedICSEA 1181 · 1,049 students
- 3088SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar SchoolNorth Sydney NSW · Independent CombinedICSEA 1205 · 1,724 students
- 3187Luther CollegeCroydon Hills VIC · Independent SecondaryICSEA 1127 · 1,219 students
- 3287St Vincent's CollegePotts Point NSW · Independent SecondaryICSEA 1145 · 755 students
- 3387KambalaRose Bay NSW · Independent CombinedICSEA 1169 · 986 students
- 3487Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy CollegeNorth Sydney NSW · Independent SecondaryICSEA 1179 · 1,186 students
- 3587St Kevin's CollegeToorak VIC · Catholic CombinedICSEA 1192 · 2,087 students
- 3687St Leonard's CollegeBrighton East VIC · Independent CombinedICSEA 1184 · 1,597 students
- 3787Newington CollegeStanmore NSW · Independent CombinedICSEA 1182 · 2,072 students
- 3887Lisieux Catholic Primary SchoolTorquay VIC · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1106 · 333 students
- 3987Stella Maris CollegeManly NSW · Independent SecondaryICSEA 1135 · 1,006 students
- 4087Pulteney Grammar SchoolAdelaide SA · Independent CombinedICSEA 1170 · 839 students
- 4187St Joseph's CollegeHunters Hill NSW · Independent SecondaryICSEA 1130 · 1,100 students
- 4287St Margaret's Berwick GrammarBerwick VIC · Independent CombinedICSEA 1155 · 980 students
- 4386Deutsche Schule MelbourneFitzroy North VIC · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1186 · 165 students
- 4486St Francis Xavier Primary SchoolMontmorency VIC · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1122 · 382 students
- 4586Ruyton Girls' SchoolKew VIC · Independent CombinedICSEA 1198 · 854 students
- 4686The Knox SchoolWantirna South VIC · Independent CombinedICSEA 1159 · 764 students
- 4786Claremont CollegeRandwick NSW · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1201 · 265 students
- 4886Meriden SchoolStrathfield NSW · Independent CombinedICSEA 1180 · 1,761 students
- 4986Cranbrook SchoolBellevue Hill NSW · Independent CombinedICSEA 1181 · 1,693 students
- 5086Alphington Grammar SchoolAlphington VIC · Independent CombinedICSEA 1150 · 679 students
- 5186Ivanhoe Grammar SchoolIvanhoe VIC · Independent CombinedICSEA 1169 · 2,500 students
- 5286Merici CollegeBraddon ACT · Catholic SecondaryICSEA 1138 · 992 students
- 5386SCEGGS DarlinghurstDarlinghurst NSW · Independent CombinedICSEA 1209 · 936 students
- 5486St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolCoogee NSW · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1159 · 205 students
- 5586The Geelong CollegeNewtown VIC · Independent CombinedICSEA 1156 · 1,573 students
- 5686Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar SchoolIvanhoe VIC · Independent CombinedICSEA 1181 · 850 students
- 5786Christ Church Grammar SchoolClaremont WA · Independent CombinedICSEA 1193 · 1,697 students
- 5886Our Lady of Mercy College ParramattaParramatta NSW · Independent SecondaryICSEA 1144 · 1,097 students
- 5986St Mary's SchoolMalvern East VIC · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1158 · 192 students
- 6085Brisbane Grammar SchoolBrisbane QLD · Independent CombinedICSEA 1210 · 1,996 students
- 6185Good News Lutheran SchoolMiddle Park QLD · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1181 · 366 students
- 6285St Cecilia's SchoolGlen Iris VIC · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1172 · 258 students
- 6385Sydney Japanese International SchoolTerrey Hills NSW · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1137 · 190 students
- 6485Melbourne Grammar SchoolMelbourne VIC · Independent CombinedICSEA 1177 · 1,905 students
- 6585Penleigh & Essendon Grammar SchoolKeilor East VIC · Independent CombinedICSEA 1173 · 2,913 students
- 6685Presbyterian Ladies' CollegePeppermint Grove WA · Independent CombinedICSEA 1159 · 963 students
- 6785Brigidine College St IvesSt Ives NSW · Independent SecondaryICSEA 1148 · 793 students
- 6885Blue Gum Community SchoolHackett ACT · Independent CombinedICSEA 1164 · 167 students
- 6985Hillbrook Anglican SchoolEnoggera QLD · Independent SecondaryICSEA 1174 · 895 students
- 7085MLC SchoolBurwood NSW · Independent CombinedICSEA 1177 · 1,393 students
- 7185Alia CollegeHawthorn East VIC · Independent SecondaryICSEA 1130 · 96 students
- 7285Fitzroy Community SchoolFitzroy North VIC · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1221 · 98 students
- 7385Westbourne Grammar SchoolTruganina VIC · Independent CombinedICSEA 1166 · 2,121 students
- 7485Coogee Boys' Preparatory SchoolRandwick NSW · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1165 · 102 students
- 7585Humanitas High SchoolFortitude Valley QLD · Independent SecondaryICSEA 1107 · 90 students
- 7685Quintilian SchoolMount Claremont WA · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1182 · 160 students
- 7785St Francis Xavier's CollegeHamilton NSW · Catholic SecondaryICSEA 1096 · 959 students
- 7885St Luke's Grammar SchoolDee Why NSW · Independent CombinedICSEA 1178 · 1,481 students
- 7985Northcross Christian SchoolRyde NSW · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1194 · 374 students
- 8085St Peter's Collegiate Girls' SchoolStonyfell SA · Independent CombinedICSEA 1180 · 873 students
- 8184Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary SchoolClifton Gardens NSW · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1188 · 114 students
- 8284Galilee Catholic Primary SchoolBondi Beach NSW · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1160 · 88 students
- 8384St Joseph's SchoolMalvern VIC · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1156 · 183 students
- 8484Mount St Benedict CollegePennant Hills NSW · Independent SecondaryICSEA 1147 · 1,331 students
- 8584St Aloysius CollegeNorth Melbourne VIC · Catholic SecondaryICSEA 1127 · 673 students
- 8684Tara Anglican School for GirlsNorth Parramatta NSW · Independent CombinedICSEA 1175 · 979 students
- 8784Wenona SchoolNorth Sydney NSW · Independent CombinedICSEA 1187 · 1,385 students
- 8884Catholic Ladies' College LtdEltham VIC · Catholic SecondaryICSEA 1119 · 901 students
- 8984Montessori EastBondi NSW · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1188 · 80 students
- 9084Newmark PrimaryWilliamstown VIC · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1134 · 131 students
- 9184Scotch CollegeHawthorn VIC · Independent CombinedICSEA 1188 · 1,957 students
- 9284Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary SchoolEpping NSW · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1170 · 113 students
- 9384St Brendan's Catholic Primary SchoolAnnandale NSW · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1166 · 155 students
- 9484Daramalan CollegeDickson ACT · Independent SecondaryICSEA 1127 · 1,498 students
- 9584Kingswood CollegeBox Hill VIC · Independent CombinedICSEA 1162 · 575 students
- 9684Korowa Anglican Girls' SchoolGlen Iris VIC · Independent CombinedICSEA 1183 · 774 students
- 9784Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolMosman NSW · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1189 · 373 students
- 9884St Columba's Catholic Primary SchoolLeichhardt North NSW · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1167 · 180 students
- 9984St Columba's SchoolElwood VIC · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1152 · 137 students
- 10084St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolStanmore NSW · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1160 · 116 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index | ICSEA | Students | Students : teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reddam House Woollahra NSW · Combined | Independent | 93.4 Top 5% | 1203 | – | – |
| 2 | Ascham School Edgecliff NSW · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 92.5 Top 5% | 1217 | 1,182 | 7.2 |
| 3 | St Andrew's School Walkerville SA · Primary · R-6 | Independent | 92.3 Top 5% | 1191 | 376 | 10.7 |
| 4 | Annesley College Wayville SA · Primary · R-6 | Independent | 91.3 Top 5% | 1164 | 292 | 11.9 |
| 5 | Brisbane Girls Grammar School Brisbane QLD · Secondary · 7-12 | Independent | 90.2 Top 5% | 1211 | 1,558 | 9.4 |
| 6 | Lauriston Girls' School Armadale VIC · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 90.2 Top 5% | 1199 | 935 | 7.4 |
| 7 | Presbyterian Ladies' College Burwood VIC · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 90.1 Top 5% | 1207 | 1,530 | 7.7 |
| 8 | Fintona Girls' School Balwyn VIC · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 90.0 Top 5% | 1191 | 533 | 9.5 |
| 9 | Ravenswood School for Girls Gordon NSW · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 89.9 Top 5% | 1185 | 1,451 | 9.0 |
| 10 | Methodist Ladies' College Claremont WA · Combined · PP-12 | Independent | 89.8 Top 5% | 1190 | 1,035 | 9.0 |
| 11 | International School of Western Australia City Beach WA · Combined · PP-12 | Independent | 89.7 Top 5% | 1180 | 396 | 8.4 |
| 12 | St Michael's Grammar School St Kilda VIC · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 89.3 Top 5% | 1180 | 1,143 | 8.2 |
| 13 | Huntingtower School Mount Waverley VIC · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 89.2 Top 5% | 1201 | 785 | 10.5 |
| 14 | Methodist Ladies' College Kew VIC · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 89.2 Top 5% | 1190 | 2,169 | 9.1 |
| 15 | Melbourne Girls Grammar South Yarra VIC · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 89.1 Top 5% | 1181 | 1,046 | 8.8 |
| 16 | Mosman Church of England Preparatory School Mosman NSW · Primary · K-6 | Independent | 89.1 Top 5% | 1206 | 221 | 8.0 |
| 17 | Kilvington Grammar School Ormond VIC · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 88.9 Top 5% | 1182 | 758 | 8.1 |
| 18 | St Catherine's School Toorak VIC · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 88.9 Top 5% | 1175 | 685 | 8.2 |
| 19 | St John's School Footscray VIC · Primary · Prep-6 | Catholic | 88.9 Top 5% | 1136 | 227 | 10.1 |
| 20 | Carey Baptist Grammar School Kew VIC · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 88.7 Top 5% | 1177 | 2,564 | 8.2 |
| 21 | The Scots College Bellevue Hill NSW · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 88.5 Top 5% | 1162 | 2,076 | 8.4 |
| 22 | St Andrew's Cathedral School Sydney NSW · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 88.4 Top 5% | 1189 | 1,436 | 9.3 |
| 23 | Christ Church Grammar School South Yarra VIC · Primary · Prep-6 | Independent | 88.3 Top 5% | 1213 | 287 | 8.4 |
| 24 | Our Holy Redeemer School Surrey Hills VIC · Primary · Prep-6 | Catholic | 88.3 Top 5% | 1180 | 198 | 13.7 |
| 25 | John Colet School Belrose NSW · Primary · K-6 | Independent | 88.2 Top 5% | 1210 | 275 | 13.0 |
| 26 | Wesley College Melbourne VIC · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 88.2 Top 5% | 1172 | 3,181 | 7.7 |
| 27 | Camberwell Grammar School Canterbury VIC · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 88.1 Top 5% | 1192 | 1,346 | 8.5 |
| 28 | Caulfield Grammar School St Kilda East VIC · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 87.8 Top 5% | 1157 | 3,555 | 9.1 |
| 29 | Newcastle Grammar School The Hill NSW · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 87.8 Top 5% | 1181 | 1,049 | 10.7 |
| 30 | SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School North Sydney NSW · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 87.7 Top 5% | 1205 | 1,724 | 9.9 |
| 31 | Luther College Croydon Hills VIC · Secondary · 7-12 | Independent | 87.4 Top 5% | 1127 | 1,219 | 10.5 |
| 32 | St Vincent's College Potts Point NSW · Secondary · 7-12 | Independent | 87.3 Top 5% | 1145 | 755 | 10.7 |
| 33 | Kambala Rose Bay NSW · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 87.2 Top 5% | 1169 | 986 | 8.9 |
| 34 | Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College North Sydney NSW · Secondary · 7-12 | Independent | 87.2 Top 5% | 1179 | 1,186 | 10.0 |
| 35 | St Kevin's College Toorak VIC · Combined · Prep-12 | Catholic | 87.1 Top 5% | 1192 | 2,087 | 9.7 |
| 36 | St Leonard's College Brighton East VIC · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 87.1 Top 5% | 1184 | 1,597 | 8.8 |
| 37 | Newington College Stanmore NSW · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 86.9 Top 5% | 1182 | 2,072 | 9.1 |
| 38 | Lisieux Catholic Primary School Torquay VIC · Primary · Prep-6 | Catholic | 86.8 Top 5% | 1106 | 333 | 11.6 |
| 39 | Stella Maris College Manly NSW · Secondary · 7-12 | Independent | 86.8 Top 5% | 1135 | 1,006 | 11.1 |
| 40 | Pulteney Grammar School Adelaide SA · Combined · R-12 | Independent | 86.7 Top 5% | 1170 | 839 | 8.6 |
| 41 | St Joseph's College Hunters Hill NSW · Secondary · 7-12 | Independent | 86.5 Top 5% | 1130 | 1,100 | 11.2 |
| 42 | St Margaret's Berwick Grammar Berwick VIC · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 86.5 Top 5% | 1155 | 980 | 8.5 |
| 43 | Deutsche Schule Melbourne Fitzroy North VIC · Primary · Prep-6 | Independent | 86.4 Top 5% | 1186 | 165 | 8.1 |
| 44 | St Francis Xavier Primary School Montmorency VIC · Primary · Prep-6 | Catholic | 86.4 Top 5% | 1122 | 382 | 12.9 |
| 45 | Ruyton Girls' School Kew VIC · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 86.3 Top 5% | 1198 | 854 | 9.0 |
| 46 | The Knox School Wantirna South VIC · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 86.3 Top 5% | 1159 | 764 | 9.2 |
| 47 | Claremont College Randwick NSW · Primary · K-6 | Independent | 86.1 Top 5% | 1201 | 265 | 12.7 |
| 48 | Meriden School Strathfield NSW · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 86.0 Top 5% | 1180 | 1,761 | 10.3 |
| 49 | Cranbrook School Bellevue Hill NSW · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 85.9 Top 5% | 1181 | 1,693 | 9.0 |
| 50 | Alphington Grammar School Alphington VIC · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 85.8 Top 5% | 1150 | 679 | 10.7 |
| 51 | Ivanhoe Grammar School Ivanhoe VIC · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 85.8 Top 5% | 1169 | 2,500 | 10.4 |
| 52 | Merici College Braddon ACT · Secondary · 7-12 | Catholic | 85.8 Top 5% | 1138 | 992 | 13.1 |
| 53 | SCEGGS Darlinghurst Darlinghurst NSW · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 85.8 Top 5% | 1209 | 936 | 8.3 |
| 54 | St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Coogee NSW · Primary · K-6 | Catholic | 85.8 Top 5% | 1159 | 205 | 12.8 |
| 55 | The Geelong College Newtown VIC · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 85.8 Top 5% | 1156 | 1,573 | 9.7 |
| 56 | Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School Ivanhoe VIC · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 85.7 Top 5% | 1181 | 850 | 9.4 |
| 57 | Christ Church Grammar School Claremont WA · Combined · PP-12 | Independent | 85.6 Top 5% | 1193 | 1,697 | 10.2 |
| 58 | Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta Parramatta NSW · Secondary · 7-12 | Independent | 85.6 Top 5% | 1144 | 1,097 | 11.6 |
| 59 | St Mary's School Malvern East VIC · Primary · Prep-6 | Catholic | 85.5 Top 5% | 1158 | 192 | 12.2 |
| 60 | Brisbane Grammar School Brisbane QLD · Combined · 5-12 | Independent | 85.4 Top 5% | 1210 | 1,996 | 10.6 |
| 61 | Good News Lutheran School Middle Park QLD · Primary · Prep-6 | Independent | 85.4 Top 5% | 1181 | 366 | 15.8 |
| 62 | St Cecilia's School Glen Iris VIC · Primary · Prep-6 | Catholic | 85.4 Top 5% | 1172 | 258 | 14.3 |
| 63 | Sydney Japanese International School Terrey Hills NSW · Primary · K-9 | Independent | 85.4 Top 5% | 1137 | 190 | 6.6 |
| 64 | Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne VIC · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 85.3 Top 5% | 1177 | 1,905 | 9.9 |
| 65 | Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School Keilor East VIC · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 85.3 Top 5% | 1173 | 2,913 | 10.2 |
| 66 | Presbyterian Ladies' College Peppermint Grove WA · Combined · PP-12 | Independent | 85.2 Top 5% | 1159 | 963 | 8.8 |
| 67 | Brigidine College St Ives St Ives NSW · Secondary · 7-12 | Independent | 85.0 Top 5% | 1148 | 793 | 10.4 |
| 68 | Blue Gum Community School Hackett ACT · Combined · K-10 | Independent | 84.9 Top 5% | 1164 | 167 | 8.2 |
| 69 | Hillbrook Anglican School Enoggera QLD · Secondary · 7-12 | Independent | 84.9 Top 5% | 1174 | 895 | 12.3 |
| 70 | MLC School Burwood NSW · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 84.9 Top 5% | 1177 | 1,393 | 9.0 |
| 71 | Alia College Hawthorn East VIC · Secondary · 7-12 | Independent | 84.7 Top 5% | 1130 | 96 | 6.0 |
| 72 | Fitzroy Community School Fitzroy North VIC · Primary · Prep-6 | Independent | 84.7 Top 5% | 1221 | 98 | 10.3 |
| 73 | Westbourne Grammar School Truganina VIC · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 84.7 Top 5% | 1166 | 2,121 | 11.8 |
| 74 | Coogee Boys' Preparatory School Randwick NSW · Primary · K-6 | Independent | 84.6 Top 5% | 1165 | 102 | 9.8 |
| 75 | Humanitas High School Fortitude Valley QLD · Secondary · 7-11 | Independent | 84.6 Top 5% | 1107 | 90 | 9.8 |
| 76 | Quintilian School Mount Claremont WA · Primary · PP-6 | Independent | 84.6 Top 5% | 1182 | 160 | 8.5 |
| 77 | St Francis Xavier's College Hamilton NSW · Secondary · 7-12 | Catholic | 84.6 Top 5% | 1096 | 959 | 10.5 |
| 78 | St Luke's Grammar School Dee Why NSW · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 84.6 Top 5% | 1178 | 1,481 | 12.1 |
| 79 | Northcross Christian School Ryde NSW · Primary · K-6 | Independent | 84.5 Top 5% | 1194 | 374 | 15.1 |
| 80 | St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School Stonyfell SA · Combined · R-12 | Independent | 84.5 Top 5% | 1180 | 873 | 11.4 |
| 81 | Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School Clifton Gardens NSW · Primary · K-6 | Catholic | 84.4 Top 5% | 1188 | 114 | 10.5 |
| 82 | Galilee Catholic Primary School Bondi Beach NSW · Primary · K-6 | Catholic | 84.3 Top 5% | 1160 | 88 | 8.9 |
| 83 | St Joseph's School Malvern VIC · Primary · Prep-6 | Catholic | 84.3 Top 5% | 1156 | 183 | 10.8 |
| 84 | Mount St Benedict College Pennant Hills NSW · Secondary · 7-12 | Independent | 84.2 Top 5% | 1147 | 1,331 | 12.4 |
| 85 | St Aloysius College North Melbourne VIC · Secondary · 7-12 | Catholic | 84.2 Top 5% | 1127 | 673 | 13.4 |
| 86 | Tara Anglican School for Girls North Parramatta NSW · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 84.2 Top 5% | 1175 | 979 | 10.8 |
| 87 | Wenona School North Sydney NSW · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 84.2 Top 5% | 1187 | 1,385 | 10.5 |
| 88 | Catholic Ladies' College Ltd Eltham VIC · Secondary · 7-12 | Catholic | 84.1 Top 5% | 1119 | 901 | 11.1 |
| 89 | Montessori East Bondi NSW · Primary · K-6 | Independent | 84.1 Top 5% | 1188 | 80 | 7.5 |
| 90 | Newmark Primary Williamstown VIC · Primary · Prep-6 | Independent | 84.1 Top 5% | 1134 | 131 | 10.3 |
| 91 | Scotch College Hawthorn VIC · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 84.1 Top 5% | 1188 | 1,957 | 9.1 |
| 92 | Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School Epping NSW · Primary · K-6 | Catholic | 84.0 Top 5% | 1170 | 113 | 14.0 |
| 93 | St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Annandale NSW · Primary · K-6 | Catholic | 83.9 Top 5% | 1166 | 155 | 12.3 |
| 94 | Daramalan College Dickson ACT · Secondary · 7-12 | Independent | 83.8 Top 5% | 1127 | 1,498 | 11.4 |
| 95 | Kingswood College Box Hill VIC · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 83.8 Top 5% | 1162 | 575 | 8.0 |
| 96 | Korowa Anglican Girls' School Glen Iris VIC · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 83.8 Top 5% | 1183 | 774 | 9.6 |
| 97 | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Mosman NSW · Primary · K-6 | Catholic | 83.8 Top 5% | 1189 | 373 | 16.7 |
| 98 | St Columba's Catholic Primary School Leichhardt North NSW · Primary · K-6 | Catholic | 83.8 Top 5% | 1167 | 180 | 14.8 |
| 99 | St Columba's School Elwood VIC · Primary · Prep-6 | Catholic | 83.8 Top 5% | 1152 | 137 | 10.1 |
| 100 | St Michael's Catholic Primary School Stanmore NSW · Primary · K-6 | Catholic | 83.8 Top 5% | 1160 | 116 | 11.0 |
There are 2,467 private schools in Australia eligible for this list; the top 100 are shown. Reddam House in Woollahra is ranked first with a Success Index of 93.4 and an ICSEA of 1203. 0 of the top 100 are government schools and 100 are Catholic or independent; the median ICSEA across the list is 1177.
The top 10 private schools in Australia for 2025 are: 1. Reddam House (Woollahra, NSW); 2. Ascham School (Edgecliff, NSW); 3. St Andrew's School (Walkerville, SA); 4. Annesley College (Wayville, SA); 5. Brisbane Girls Grammar School (Brisbane, QLD); 6. Lauriston Girls' School (Armadale, VIC); 7. Presbyterian Ladies' College (Burwood, VIC); 8. Fintona Girls' School (Balwyn, VIC); 9. Ravenswood School for Girls (Gordon, NSW); 10. Methodist Ladies' College (Claremont, WA).
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