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Top 100 private primary schools in New South Wales (2025)

Independent and Catholic schools offering primary years. Ranked by the Success Index from official ACARA data; 100 schools shown out of all eligible private primary 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
    Mosman Church of England Preparatory SchoolMosman · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1206 · 221 students
  5. 5
    89
    The Scots CollegeBellevue Hill · Independent CombinedICSEA 1162 · 2,076 students
  6. 6
    88
    St Andrew's Cathedral SchoolSydney · Independent CombinedICSEA 1189 · 1,436 students
  7. 7
    88
    John Colet SchoolBelrose · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1210 · 275 students
  8. 8
    88
    Newcastle Grammar SchoolThe Hill · Independent CombinedICSEA 1181 · 1,049 students
  9. 9
    88
    SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar SchoolNorth Sydney · Independent CombinedICSEA 1205 · 1,724 students
  10. 10
    87
    KambalaRose Bay · Independent CombinedICSEA 1169 · 986 students
  11. 11
    87
    Newington CollegeStanmore · Independent CombinedICSEA 1182 · 2,072 students
  12. 12
    86
    Claremont CollegeRandwick · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1201 · 265 students
  13. 13
    86
    Meriden SchoolStrathfield · Independent CombinedICSEA 1180 · 1,761 students
  14. 14
    86
    Cranbrook SchoolBellevue Hill · Independent CombinedICSEA 1181 · 1,693 students
  15. 15
    86
    SCEGGS DarlinghurstDarlinghurst · Independent CombinedICSEA 1209 · 936 students
  16. 16
    86
    St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolCoogee · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1159 · 205 students
  17. 17
    85
    Sydney Japanese International SchoolTerrey Hills · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1137 · 190 students
  18. 18
    85
    MLC SchoolBurwood · Independent CombinedICSEA 1177 · 1,393 students
  19. 19
    85
    Coogee Boys' Preparatory SchoolRandwick · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1165 · 102 students
  20. 20
    85
    St Luke's Grammar SchoolDee Why · Independent CombinedICSEA 1178 · 1,481 students
  21. 21
    85
    Northcross Christian SchoolRyde · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1194 · 374 students
  22. 22
    84
    Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary SchoolClifton Gardens · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1188 · 114 students
  23. 23
    84
    Galilee Catholic Primary SchoolBondi Beach · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1160 · 88 students
  24. 24
    84
    Tara Anglican School for GirlsNorth Parramatta · Independent CombinedICSEA 1175 · 979 students
  25. 25
    84
    Wenona SchoolNorth Sydney · Independent CombinedICSEA 1187 · 1,385 students
  26. 26
    84
    Montessori EastBondi · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1188 · 80 students
  27. 27
    84
    Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary SchoolEpping · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1170 · 113 students
  28. 28
    84
    St Brendan's Catholic Primary SchoolAnnandale · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1166 · 155 students
  29. 29
    84
    Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolMosman · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1189 · 373 students
  30. 30
    84
    St Columba's Catholic Primary SchoolLeichhardt North · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1167 · 180 students
  31. 31
    84
    St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolStanmore · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1160 · 116 students
  32. 32
    84
    Sydney Grammar SchoolDarlinghurst · Independent CombinedICSEA 1274 · 1,925 students
  33. 33
    84
    Lycee Condorcet The International French School Of SydneyMaroubra Junction · Independent CombinedICSEA 1173 · 1,129 students
  34. 34
    84
    Pymble Ladies' CollegePymble · Independent CombinedICSEA 1178 · 2,501 students
  35. 35
    83
    International Chinese SchoolSt Leonards · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1172 · 116 students
  36. 36
    83
    Emanuel SchoolRandwick · Independent CombinedICSEA 1186 · 849 students
  37. 37
    83
    AbbotsleighWahroonga · Independent CombinedICSEA 1217 · 1,634 students
  38. 38
    83
    Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary SchoolWest Pymble · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1174 · 104 students
  39. 39
    83
    Inner Sydney Montessori SchoolBalmain · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1178 · 95 students
  40. 40
    83
    Italian Bilingual SchoolMeadowbank · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1142 · 111 students
  41. 41
    83
    Pittwater House SchoolsCollaroy · Independent CombinedICSEA 1158 · 1,002 students
  42. 42
    83
    The Hills Grammar SchoolKenthurst · Independent CombinedICSEA 1164 · 1,208 students
  43. 43
    83
    Knox Grammar SchoolWahroonga · Independent CombinedICSEA 1187 · 3,345 students
  44. 44
    83
    Loreto NormanhurstNormanhurst · Independent CombinedICSEA 1164 · 1,240 students
  45. 45
    82
    Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten SchoolLindfield · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1164 · 98 students
  46. 46
    82
    Roseville CollegeRoseville · Independent CombinedICSEA 1191 · 1,060 students
  47. 47
    82
    Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner SchoolMiddle Cove · Independent CombinedICSEA 1148 · 405 students
  48. 48
    82
    Trinity Grammar SchoolSummer Hill · Independent CombinedICSEA 1168 · 2,296 students
  49. 49
    82
    Frensham Junior SchoolMittagong · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1157 · 103 students
  50. 50
    82
    Marist Catholic College North ShoreNorth Sydney · Catholic CombinedICSEA 1166 · 1,609 students
  51. 51
    82
    St Fiacre's Catholic Primary SchoolLeichhardt · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1151 · 91 students
  52. 52
    82
    Danebank - An Anglican School for GirlsHurstville · Independent CombinedICSEA 1146 · 1,043 students
  53. 53
    82
    German International School SydneyTerrey Hills · Independent CombinedICSEA 1158 · 380 students
  54. 54
    82
    International Grammar SchoolUltimo · Independent CombinedICSEA 1170 · 1,224 students
  55. 55
    82
    Corpus Christi Catholic Primary SchoolSt Ives · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1141 · 221 students
  56. 56
    82
    Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - RozelleBalmain · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1170 · 349 students
  57. 57
    82
    Loreto KirribilliKirribilli · Independent CombinedICSEA 1189 · 1,176 students
  58. 58
    81
    St Martin's Catholic Primary SchoolDavidson · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1131 · 136 students
  59. 59
    81
    St Philip Neri Catholic Primary SchoolNorthbridge · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1170 · 102 students
  60. 60
    81
    Masada CollegeSt Ives · Independent CombinedICSEA 1162 · 368 students
  61. 61
    81
    Saint Ignatius' CollegeLane Cove · Independent CombinedICSEA 1159 · 1,613 students
  62. 62
    81
    Hunter Valley Grammar SchoolAshtonfield · Independent CombinedICSEA 1134 · 1,161 students
  63. 63
    81
    Northholm Grammar SchoolArcadia · Independent CombinedICSEA 1137 · 698 students
  64. 64
    81
    St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolLane Cove · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1176 · 502 students
  65. 65
    81
    St Rose Catholic Primary SchoolCollaroy Plateau · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1149 · 227 students
  66. 66
    81
    St Bernadette's Primary SchoolCastle Hill · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1145 · 479 students
  67. 67
    81
    Mother Teresa Primary SchoolWestmead · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1121 · 389 students
  68. 68
    81
    St Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolClovelly · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1148 · 163 students
  69. 69
    81
    The Anglican School GoogongGoogong · Independent CombinedICSEA 1129 · 455 students
  70. 70
    81
    The King's SchoolNorth Parramatta · Independent CombinedICSEA 1163 · 2,150 students
  71. 71
    81
    Presbyterian Ladies' College SydneyCroydon · Independent CombinedICSEA 1160 · 1,495 students
  72. 72
    81
    SCECGS RedlandsCremorne · Independent CombinedICSEA 1190 · 1,680 students
  73. 73
    81
    Holy Cross Primary SchoolGlenwood · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1119 · 386 students
  74. 74
    80
    Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred HeartRose Bay · Independent CombinedICSEA 1160 · 851 students
  75. 75
    80
    Barker CollegeHornsby · Independent CombinedICSEA 1166 · 2,856 students
  76. 76
    80
    The Illawarra Grammar SchoolWollongong West · Independent CombinedICSEA 1159 · 970 students
  77. 77
    80
    St Aidan's Catholic Primary SchoolMaroubra Junction · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1126 · 187 students
  78. 78
    80
    St Aloysius' CollegeKirribilli · Independent CombinedICSEA 1223 · 1,347 students
  79. 79
    80
    St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolManly · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1159 · 330 students
  80. 80
    80
    St George Christian SchoolHurstville · Independent CombinedICSEA 1159 · 845 students
  81. 81
    80
    St Mark's Catholic Primary SchoolDrummoyne · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1156 · 310 students
  82. 82
    80
    St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolRosebery · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1112 · 150 students
  83. 83
    80
    QueenwoodMosman · Independent CombinedICSEA 1172 · 816 students
  84. 84
    80
    St Finbar's Primary SchoolGlenbrook · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1110 · 166 students
  85. 85
    80
    Prouille Catholic Primary SchoolWahroonga · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1156 · 262 students
  86. 86
    79
    Arden Anglican School, Junior CampusBeecroft · Independent CombinedICSEA 1173 · 997 students
  87. 87
    79
    St Anthony's Primary SchoolGirraween · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1129 · 385 students
  88. 88
    79
    Westmead Christian Grammar SchoolWestmead · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1117 · 196 students
  89. 89
    79
    Northside Montessori SchoolPymble · Independent CombinedICSEA 1147 · 159 students
  90. 90
    79
    Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary SchoolNorth Strathfield · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1140 · 427 students
  91. 91
    79
    St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary SchoolPaddington · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1167 · 151 students
  92. 92
    79
    Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolWaitara · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1153 · 337 students
  93. 93
    79
    St John's Primary SchoolRiverstone · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1113 · 228 students
  94. 94
    79
    Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolLindfield · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1168 · 259 students
  95. 95
    79
    Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolRandwick · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1160 · 472 students
  96. 96
    79
    Oxley CollegeBurradoo · Independent CombinedICSEA 1153 · 827 students
  97. 97
    79
    St Charles' Catholic Primary School WaverleyWaverley · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1161 · 308 students
  98. 98
    79
    St Monica's Primary SchoolNorth Parramatta · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1127 · 195 students
  99. 99
    79
    Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolWoollahra · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1164 · 196 students
  100. 100
    79
    St Bernard's Catholic Primary SchoolBerowra Heights · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 1131 · 297 students

There are 665 private primary 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. 0 of the top 100 are government schools and 100 are Catholic or independent; the median ICSEA across the list is 1165.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best private primary school in New South Wales?

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

How are private primary 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 private primary schools in New South Wales?

0 of the top 100 private primary schools in New South Wales are government schools; 100 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.