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Top 100 K-12 schools in New South Wales (2025)

Combined schools offering both primary and secondary years, so a child can stay from Foundation to Year 12. Ranked by the Success Index from official ACARA data; 100 schools shown out of all eligible K-12 schools in New South Wales.

  1. 1
    93
    Reddam HouseWoollahra · Independent CombinedICSEA 1203 · – students
  2. 2
    93
    Ascham SchoolEdgecliff · Independent CombinedICSEA 1217 · 1,182 students
  3. 3
    90
    Ravenswood School for GirlsGordon · Independent CombinedICSEA 1185 · 1,451 students
  4. 4
    89
    The Scots CollegeBellevue Hill · Independent CombinedICSEA 1162 · 2,076 students
  5. 5
    88
    St Andrew's Cathedral SchoolSydney · Independent CombinedICSEA 1189 · 1,436 students
  6. 6
    88
    Newcastle Grammar SchoolThe Hill · Independent CombinedICSEA 1181 · 1,049 students
  7. 7
    88
    SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar SchoolNorth Sydney · Independent CombinedICSEA 1205 · 1,724 students
  8. 8
    87
    KambalaRose Bay · Independent CombinedICSEA 1169 · 986 students
  9. 9
    87
    Newington CollegeStanmore · Independent CombinedICSEA 1182 · 2,072 students
  10. 10
    86
    Meriden SchoolStrathfield · Independent CombinedICSEA 1180 · 1,761 students
  11. 11
    86
    Cranbrook SchoolBellevue Hill · Independent CombinedICSEA 1181 · 1,693 students
  12. 12
    86
    SCEGGS DarlinghurstDarlinghurst · Independent CombinedICSEA 1209 · 936 students
  13. 13
    85
    MLC SchoolBurwood · Independent CombinedICSEA 1177 · 1,393 students
  14. 14
    85
    St Luke's Grammar SchoolDee Why · Independent CombinedICSEA 1178 · 1,481 students
  15. 15
    84
    Tara Anglican School for GirlsNorth Parramatta · Independent CombinedICSEA 1175 · 979 students
  16. 16
    84
    Wenona SchoolNorth Sydney · Independent CombinedICSEA 1187 · 1,385 students
  17. 17
    84
    Sydney Grammar SchoolDarlinghurst · Independent CombinedICSEA 1274 · 1,925 students
  18. 18
    84
    Lycee Condorcet The International French School Of SydneyMaroubra Junction · Independent CombinedICSEA 1173 · 1,129 students
  19. 19
    84
    Pymble Ladies' CollegePymble · Independent CombinedICSEA 1178 · 2,501 students
  20. 20
    83
    Emanuel SchoolRandwick · Independent CombinedICSEA 1186 · 849 students
  21. 21
    83
    AbbotsleighWahroonga · Independent CombinedICSEA 1217 · 1,634 students
  22. 22
    83
    Pittwater House SchoolsCollaroy · Independent CombinedICSEA 1158 · 1,002 students
  23. 23
    83
    The Hills Grammar SchoolKenthurst · Independent CombinedICSEA 1164 · 1,208 students
  24. 24
    83
    Knox Grammar SchoolWahroonga · Independent CombinedICSEA 1187 · 3,345 students
  25. 25
    83
    Loreto NormanhurstNormanhurst · Independent CombinedICSEA 1164 · 1,240 students
  26. 26
    82
    Roseville CollegeRoseville · Independent CombinedICSEA 1191 · 1,060 students
  27. 27
    82
    Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner SchoolMiddle Cove · Independent CombinedICSEA 1148 · 405 students
  28. 28
    82
    Trinity Grammar SchoolSummer Hill · Independent CombinedICSEA 1168 · 2,296 students
  29. 29
    82
    Marist Catholic College North ShoreNorth Sydney · Catholic CombinedICSEA 1166 · 1,609 students
  30. 30
    82
    Danebank - An Anglican School for GirlsHurstville · Independent CombinedICSEA 1146 · 1,043 students
  31. 31
    82
    German International School SydneyTerrey Hills · Independent CombinedICSEA 1158 · 380 students
  32. 32
    82
    International Grammar SchoolUltimo · Independent CombinedICSEA 1170 · 1,224 students
  33. 33
    82
    Loreto KirribilliKirribilli · Independent CombinedICSEA 1189 · 1,176 students
  34. 34
    81
    Masada CollegeSt Ives · Independent CombinedICSEA 1162 · 368 students
  35. 35
    81
    Saint Ignatius' CollegeLane Cove · Independent CombinedICSEA 1159 · 1,613 students
  36. 36
    81
    Hunter Valley Grammar SchoolAshtonfield · Independent CombinedICSEA 1134 · 1,161 students
  37. 37
    81
    Northholm Grammar SchoolArcadia · Independent CombinedICSEA 1137 · 698 students
  38. 38
    81
    The Anglican School GoogongGoogong · Independent CombinedICSEA 1129 · 455 students
  39. 39
    81
    The King's SchoolNorth Parramatta · Independent CombinedICSEA 1163 · 2,150 students
  40. 40
    81
    Presbyterian Ladies' College SydneyCroydon · Independent CombinedICSEA 1160 · 1,495 students
  41. 41
    81
    SCECGS RedlandsCremorne · Independent CombinedICSEA 1190 · 1,680 students
  42. 42
    80
    Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred HeartRose Bay · Independent CombinedICSEA 1160 · 851 students
  43. 43
    80
    Barker CollegeHornsby · Independent CombinedICSEA 1166 · 2,856 students
  44. 44
    80
    The Illawarra Grammar SchoolWollongong West · Independent CombinedICSEA 1159 · 970 students
  45. 45
    80
    St Aloysius' CollegeKirribilli · Independent CombinedICSEA 1223 · 1,347 students
  46. 46
    80
    St George Christian SchoolHurstville · Independent CombinedICSEA 1159 · 845 students
  47. 47
    80
    QueenwoodMosman · Independent CombinedICSEA 1172 · 816 students
  48. 48
    79
    Arden Anglican School, Junior CampusBeecroft · Independent CombinedICSEA 1173 · 997 students
  49. 49
    79
    Northside Montessori SchoolPymble · Independent CombinedICSEA 1147 · 159 students
  50. 50
    79
    Oxley CollegeBurradoo · Independent CombinedICSEA 1153 · 827 students
  51. 51
    78
    Redeemer Baptist SchoolNorth Parramatta · Independent CombinedICSEA 1141 · 549 students
  52. 52
    78
    William Clarke CollegeKellyville · Independent CombinedICSEA 1162 · 1,951 students
  53. 53
    78
    Wahroonga Adventist SchoolWahroonga · Independent CombinedICSEA 1161 · 633 students
  54. 54
    77
    Central Coast Grammar SchoolErina Heights · Independent CombinedICSEA 1155 · 1,561 students
  55. 55
    77
    Redfield CollegeDural · Independent CombinedICSEA 1140 · 530 students
  56. 56
    77
    St Catherine's SchoolWaverley · Independent CombinedICSEA 1156 · 1,122 students
  57. 57
    77
    St Augustine's College SydneyBrookvale · Independent CombinedICSEA 1141 · 1,580 students
  58. 58
    77
    Blue Mountains Grammar SchoolWentworth Falls · Independent CombinedICSEA 1140 · 512 students
  59. 59
    76
    Moriah CollegeBondi Junction · Independent CombinedICSEA 1141 · 1,339 students
  60. 60
    76
    The McDonald CollegeNorth Strathfield · Independent CombinedICSEA 1123 · 265 students
  61. 61
    75
    Lindfield Learning VillageLindfield · Government CombinedICSEA 1152 · 803 students
  62. 62
    75
    Australian International Academy, Kellyville CampusNorth Kellyville · Independent CombinedICSEA 1122 · 733 students
  63. 63
    75
    St Mary's Cathedral CollegeSydney · Catholic CombinedICSEA 1125 · 937 students
  64. 64
    75
    Tangara School for GirlsCherrybrook · Independent CombinedICSEA 1141 · 771 students
  65. 65
    74
    St Philip's Christian College - WaratahWaratah · Independent CombinedICSEA 1138 · 1,466 students
  66. 66
    74
    Santa Sabina CollegeStrathfield · Independent CombinedICSEA 1139 · 1,320 students
  67. 67
    74
    Sydney Montessori SchoolGymea · Independent CombinedICSEA 1118 · 147 students
  68. 68
    74
    The Riverina Anglican CollegeWagga Wagga · Independent CombinedICSEA 1104 · 1,000 students
  69. 69
    74
    St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox CollegeBexley · Independent CombinedICSEA 1123 · 372 students
  70. 70
    74
    The Armidale SchoolArmidale · Independent CombinedICSEA 1097 · 625 students
  71. 71
    74
    Toongabbie Christian CollegeToongabbie · Independent CombinedICSEA 1106 · 1,242 students
  72. 72
    74
    Oxford Falls Grammar SchoolOxford Falls · Independent CombinedICSEA 1137 · 1,201 students
  73. 73
    73
    Rouse Hill Anglican CollegeRouse Hill · Independent CombinedICSEA 1137 · 1,578 students
  74. 74
    73
    Hills Adventist CollegeNorth Kellyville · Independent CombinedICSEA 1150 · 823 students
  75. 75
    73
    St Pius X CollegeChatswood · Independent CombinedICSEA 1144 · 1,183 students
  76. 76
    72
    Scots All Saints CollegeWhite Rock · Independent CombinedICSEA 1087 · 779 students
  77. 77
    72
    Inaburra SchoolBangor · Independent CombinedICSEA 1123 · 1,211 students
  78. 78
    72
    Covenant Christian SchoolBelrose · Independent CombinedICSEA 1155 · 884 students
  79. 79
    72
    Norwest Christian CollegeRiverstone · Independent CombinedICSEA 1109 · 1,187 students
  80. 80
    72
    Waverley CollegeWaverley · Independent CombinedICSEA 1131 · 1,525 students
  81. 81
    72
    St Columba Anglican SchoolPort Macquarie · Independent CombinedICSEA 1116 · 1,221 students
  82. 82
    71
    Kinross Wolaroi SchoolOrange · Independent CombinedICSEA 1128 · 1,018 students
  83. 83
    71
    Wollemi CollegeWerrington · Independent CombinedICSEA 1107 · 565 students
  84. 84
    71
    St Mark's Coptic Orthodox CollegeWattle Grove · Independent CombinedICSEA 1132 · 896 students
  85. 85
    71
    St Paul's Grammar SchoolCranebrook · Independent CombinedICSEA 1121 · 824 students
  86. 86
    71
    The Scots School AlburyAlbury · Independent CombinedICSEA 1132 · 714 students
  87. 87
    71
    Macarthur Anglican SchoolCobbitty · Independent CombinedICSEA 1125 · 1,177 students
  88. 88
    70
    Bishop Druitt CollegeCoffs Harbour · Independent CombinedICSEA 1109 · 1,351 students
  89. 89
    70
    Wycliffe Christian SchoolWarrimoo · Independent CombinedICSEA 1100 · 586 students
  90. 90
    70
    St Patrick's College, StrathfieldStrathfield · Independent CombinedICSEA 1126 · 1,598 students
  91. 91
    70
    St Philip's Christian College - GosfordNarara · Independent CombinedICSEA 1093 · 694 students
  92. 92
    69
    Australian Christian College - Marsden ParkRiverstone · Independent CombinedICSEA 1101 · 2,523 students
  93. 93
    69
    Korowal SchoolHazelbrook · Independent CombinedICSEA 1084 · 259 students
  94. 94
    69
    Penrith Anglican CollegeOrchard Hills · Independent CombinedICSEA 1101 · 1,214 students
  95. 95
    69
    Northern Beaches Christian SchoolTerrey Hills · Independent CombinedICSEA 1134 · 1,228 students
  96. 96
    69
    Pacific Hills Christian SchoolDural · Independent CombinedICSEA 1118 · 1,475 students
  97. 97
    69
    Al-Faisal College - LiverpoolAustral · Independent CombinedICSEA 1097 · 1,573 students
  98. 98
    69
    Elonera Montessori SchoolMount Ousley · Independent CombinedICSEA 1108 · 187 students
  99. 99
    69
    Montgrove CollegeOrchard Hills · Independent CombinedICSEA 1106 · 675 students
  100. 100
    68
    Nowra Anglican CollegeBomaderry · Independent CombinedICSEA 1094 · 1,152 students

There are 313 K-12 schools in New South Wales 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. 1 of the top 100 are government schools and 99 are Catholic or independent; the median ICSEA across the list is 1151.

The top 10 K-12 schools in New South Wales for 2025 are: 1. Reddam House (Woollahra); 2. Ascham School (Edgecliff); 3. Ravenswood School for Girls (Gordon); 4. The Scots College (Bellevue Hill); 5. St Andrew's Cathedral School (Sydney); 6. Newcastle Grammar School (The Hill); 7. SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School (North Sydney); 8. Kambala (Rose Bay); 9. Newington College (Stanmore); 10. Meriden School (Strathfield).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best k-12 school in New South Wales?

Reddam House in Woollahra ranks first among K-12 schools in New South Wales with a Success Index of 93.4 out of 100 and an ICSEA of 1203.

How are K-12 schools in New South Wales ranked?

Each school's Success Index combines five factors from ACARA's 2025 school profile data: ICSEA (50%), share of students in the top socio-educational quarter (15%), students per teacher (15%), five-year enrolment growth (10%) and five-year ICSEA trend (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type nationally. Schools with fewer than 80 students are excluded.

How many public schools are in the top 100 K-12 schools in New South Wales?

1 of the top 100 K-12 schools in New South Wales are government schools; 99 are Catholic or independent.

Do these rankings include NAPLAN or ATAR results?

Not yet. ACARA does not publish school-level NAPLAN results in bulk, and ATAR results are released by state authorities in different formats. The Success Index uses the measures ACARA publishes for every school so that all schools are compared on identical data. Where a school publishes its own results we link to its website.