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Sydney has 4 schools in the premium category, providing families with focused options.
Compare 8 Premium international schools in Sydney, Australia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average AUD 35,490), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Kambala is a girls' day and boarding school in Sydney's Rose Bay offering Years 7–12 that blend the IB Diploma Programme with the NSW HSC. The IB pathway began in 2010 and sits alongside NSW HSC subjects, giving students a choice of university-style study or NSW HSC. In the early years, students follow a broad core—English, History, Mathematics, Science, Music, PDHPE, Religious Education, Technology and Visual Arts—with two languages (French, Latin or Mandarin). Year 8 adds Geography and the Altius program to develop higher-order thinking; Years 9–10 widen elective options. In senior years, students may pursue either pathway or both. The campus includes Hampshire House (Early Learning), sport facilities such as an indoor pool, playing fields and a gym, and spaces for drama and music, with performance opportunities at Sydney Opera House. Kambala runs the Duke of Edinburgh Award and a Global Citizenship Diploma to foster leadership and global awareness.
Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College is a Catholic day school for girls in Australia with a history dating to 1875. College delivers the IB Middle Years Programme for Years 7 to 10 and offers a choice between NSW Higher School Certificate and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 11 to 12, both routes to university entry via ATAR or Combined Rank. The IB Diploma requires six subjects across groups, plus Studies in Catholic Thought and core elements Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service. HSC provides more than 25 subjects across English, Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, Languages and Design and Technology. The campus features facilities including Scientia Terrace for Science, PDHPE and Sports Science, a 370-seat theatre, specialized music rooms, a Hospitality Kitchen and Library with about 16,000 items. Mercy House serves as study centre. Monte emphasises Performing Arts, Debating, Cultural Immersions and Mercy in Action in student life.
International Grammar School (IGS) Sydney is an independent, coeducational, secular day school following the Australian Curriculum. From Early Learning a bilingual program places Languages and Music at the center of learning, with six languages taught and second language study compulsory through Year 10. The Primary School offers rich, challenging opportunities in a supportive environment, while the High School uses an interdisciplinary approach that extends beyond NSW standards. A standout feature is SAGE, a cross-disciplinary project-based program with week-long learning experiences outside the classroom, complemented by a school-wide emphasis on outdoor education and hands-on STEAM learning. The campus comprises Reg St Leon House for Early Learning and science labs; the Wright Building for IT, drama and design; Kerrie Murphy Building for language learning; and the Renaissance Centre with a university-style theatre, dance studio, libraries and studios. With 70+ clubs, the school delivers language, arts and sport opportunities and intercultural exchanges globally.
Ravenswood School for Girls is a day and boarding school on an 11-acre campus in Gordon, Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1901, the school offers an Australian education with international programs. The Junior School (Prep–Year 6) follows an inquiry-based curriculum drawn from the IB Primary Years Programme, guided by the Reggio Emilia approach and Ravenswood's Positive Education framework. In the Senior School, students may choose the Higher School Certificate (HSC) or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). Years 7–10 align with NSW syllabuses and the Australian Curriculum. Languages are compulsory in the IB Diploma, with options including Chinese, French, German, Japanese and Latin. Notable facilities include the Senior Learning Centre, the Mabel Fidler Building, the Petre Innovation Centre and the Centenary Centre for a performing arts auditorium and music facilities. A 25‑metre pool, an indoor sports centre and outdoor courts support sport; co-curriculars span arts, clubs, cadets and community service.
Santa Sabina College is a Catholic Dominican P-12 school in Sydney, educating students from 0 to 18 across Strathfield and the Tallong Outdoor Education Campus. The college delivers the NSW Curriculum in Gioia House (Primary) and offers NSW senior schooling plus the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 11–12. Italian, French, Chinese and Spanish are taught in Years 5–6, with secondary students choosing two languages, including French, Italian and Japanese. The campus program centers on four Encounter experiences (Community Engagement, Career, Immersion, Adventure) and includes a Future-Proofing program and a Leadership and Spirituality Experience. The Dominican heritage informs a culture of faith, service and leadership. Facilities include a secondary campus with a planned Sports Centre and Aquatic Centre, a 25m pool, indoor courts, and a dedicated library. A large music program and a broad co-curricular offering complement academic study. Students participate in Debating, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and international music tours.
St Andrew's Cathedral School is an independent Anglican co-educational day school in Sydney's CBD. It delivers the NSW curriculum for Years 7–10 through the NSW Education Standards Authority, with the IB Middle Years Programme layered over these guidelines. Core subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, History and Social Science, Technology and Applied Studies, Languages Other Than English, Creative Arts and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education. A School Mandated Compulsory Course is Christian Development. In Years 11–12 students can study either the Higher School Certificate or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with a track record of strong results in both credentials. The two high-rise CBD campuses adjacent to St Andrew's Cathedral use the Chapter House for assemblies and performing arts. Facilities include the TAS Design Centre with labs and 3D printers, a library system across three sites, and Kirrikee Outdoor Education Centre. The school hosts more than 30 ensembles, choristers and a robust performing arts program, and is an IB World School.
Queenwood is an independent girls' day school in Mosman, Sydney, with over 100 years of history. The school equips girls to know themselves, connect with others and explore big ideas with curiosity and empathy. With four campuses across Mosman, it offers both the NSW HSC and the IB Diploma Programme, producing outstanding academic results including perfect IB scores.
Queenwood School for Girls is a day school in Sydney's Mosman area for girls, established in 1925. The campus network includes the Junior School, Rennie Medway Campus, Lawrance Campus and the Art & Design Campus, with language labs, drama theatres, robotics labs and fine arts studios. The curriculum combines the Australian Curriculum in the Junior School with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the Senior School; Years 11–12 students may pursue either the HSC or IB Diploma. In the Junior School, core subjects are taught by specialist staff, with languages (French or Mandarin) beginning in Year 7 and a Latin or World Religions elective in Year 8. Foundational skills such as essay writing, research and information literacy are taught to support independent learning. A cocurricular program spans sport, arts and leadership, including debating, language exchanges and STEM activities; a Catalyst program supports high-potential learners and leadership opportunities throughout the school.
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