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North Shore School Guide: Private Co-ed Schools

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Are you looking for private co-ed schools on Sydney’s North Shore? Choosing a school for your child is probably one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make as a parent. No pressure, right? To help you with this significant decision, we’ve compiled a North Shore Private Co-Ed School Guide, which showcases a diverse range of local private schools. This guide showcases what makes each school unique. 

Finding the perfect school for your child is a big decision, and Sydney’s North Shore is home to some of the finest co-ed schools in Australia.

Known for strong academic programs, well-rounded extracurricular activities, and supportive learning environments, these schools serve students of all abilities and interests.

Whether you’re looking for a school with a strong STEM focus, outstanding arts programs, or exceptional sports facilities, our comprehensive guide will help you navigate your options. Explore the top co-ed schools in the North Shore and find the ideal place for your child to thrive.

Private Co-ed Schools around Sydney’s North Shore

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BOYS’ SCHOOL GUIDE

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Co-ed Schools on Sydney’s Lower North Shore

Redlands, Cremorne

About Redlands

Located in Cremorne on Sydney’s Lower North Shore, Redlands offers an outstanding academic education for children from Preschool to Year 12, with a focus on each student, exceptional teachers, and world-class learning programs and resources. Their innovative and inclusive coeducational learning community nurtures each student, developing their unique skills and talents to achieve personal excellence and shine.

Since 1884, they have upheld a proud tradition of academic excellence, supported by an extensive range of sports and co-curricular opportunities. Redlands students graduate as well-rounded, confident, and compassionate young adults, ready to make a smooth transition to life after school and to make a positive contribution to our world.

The range of opportunities at Redlands recognises the diversity of its students and aims to prepare them for future roles as outstanding citizens.

  • Ages: Prep/Pre-school – Year 12
  • Gender: Co-ed
  • Religion: Anglican
  • Boarding: No
  • Extracurricular activities offered: 
    • The Redlands Ballet and Dance Academy offers RAD Ballet, classical ballet training, pointe preparation, advanced pointe, repertoire, contemporary, character, jazz, tap, Pilates, and hip-hop.
    • Drama and Theatre: Curriculum Drama and Theatre, Senior School Musicals and the Gala Arts Celebration
    • Music: Curriculum Music, Music Ensembles, Redlands Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Stage Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Senior Choir, Broken Consort, Piano Trio, Drum Corp and String, Wind, Guitar, Saxophone, Brass, Jazz Vocals, Chamber, Piano, Percussion and Flute Ensembles.
    • Sports: Basketball, Football, Netball, Hockey, Rugby, AFL, Rowing, Tennis, Sailing and Snowsports, in addition to the Athletics, Swimming and Cross Country Carnivals. The school also runs the Redlands Cup for Snowsports in the Snowy Mountains and the Redlands Cup for Sailing on Sydney Harbour.
  • Notable Alumni: Dr Sue Morey, Chief Justice Helen Murrell, Professor Michal Johnston, Kobe Steele, Catriona Rowntree, Elliott Wheeler
  • Transport Options:
    • Redlands Private Bus Services: Eastern Suburbs Line, Inner West Line and Pittwater Line
    • Transport NSW Bus Services
  • Scholarships: Academic scholarships are offered to Year 7 entry students who demonstrate proven academic excellence, an exemplary work ethic, and the ability to make significant contributions to the life of the School. Merit Scholarships are offered to Year 7 entry students who can make a positive and significant contribution to the life of the School. We expect them to have an exemplary work ethic, strong academic potential, willingness to participate in co-curricular activities, and social awareness. Redlands also offers means-tested scholarships, music scholarships, and Ballet Scholarships.
  • Fees: $22,700 (Kindergarten) – $36,000 (Year 12).

Redlands Open Days & Tours

Contact Redlands

Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School, Middle Cove

Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School

About Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School

As Australia’s first independent Steiner school, Glenaeon provides a holistic Preschool to Year 12 education that both aligns with and enriches the NSW syllabus.

Their educational philosophy and practices were developed and evolve from the work of Rudolf Steiner. Their approach to learning encourages expansive thinking, the development of a living spirit, and a profound connection to the wisdom of the past, the realities of the present, and the possibilities of the future. Learning at Glenaeon takes place in a truly unique setting, blending natural and built environments within a deeply connected community – people, place, and purpose.

  • Ages: Preschool – Year 12
  • Gender: Co-ed
  • Education Style: Steiner Education
  • Boarding: No
  • Extracurricular activities offered: Drama Club, Chess Club, Art Space, Debating & Public Speaking, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award; MUSIC: Sinfonia, Concert Band, Big Band, Jazz Combo, Chamber Choir; SPORT: Parkour, Basketball, Soccer, Fencing and Archery.
  • Notable Alumni: Angelina Meany (Set and Costume Designer NIDA); Bliss N Eso Jonathan “Bliss” Notely and Max “Eso” MacKinnon (Australian Hip Hop band); Brenna Hobson (Director of Programming, Sydney Opera House); Caitlin Fitzsimmons (Senior Writer, The Sydney Morning Herald); Cody Sheehan (Cystic Fibrosis Advocate & youngest ever Board Director for CF Together); David Heimann (Company Director Orson & Blake); Dr Andrew Keyworth (GP); John Polson (Australian Actor, Director and Founder of Tropfest); Luke Fischer (Poet); Manon Gunderson-Briggs (Actor); Phoenix Keating (Fashion Designer); Richard Claremont (Australian Painter); Scott Needham (Photographer); Stephen Ormandy (Artist & Co-Founder Dinosaur Designs); Taelor-Jane (Musician); Toby Thatcher (Australian/British Conductor); Vanilla Tupu (Film maker/Producer)
  • Transport Options:
    • Private Bus: Glenaeon Charter Buses operate from Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, Northern Beaches, and Inner West, and through the Balmain/Lane Cove area, to two of their three campuses: Castlecrag (K-Class 3) and Middle Cove (Class 4, Year 12).
    • Public Bus: Services operate from Manly, Northbridge, Castlecrag, Chatswood, and Wynyard, as well as from Belrose, Castle Cove, Davidson, Killarney Heights, and Warringah Mall.
  • Scholarships: Glenaeon offers various scholarships for new and existing Primary and High School students, including a general scholarship (Year 7 entry), a music scholarship (Years 7 to 10 entry) and an academic merit scholarship (Year 11 entry). The closing date for the 2027 Glenaeon High School scholarships is 27 February 2026.
  • Fees: $20,900 (Kindergarten) – $37,640 (Year 12). View fee schedule. Sibling discounts apply.

Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School Open Days & Tours

  • School Tours: Run across their Willoughby, Middle Cove and Castlecrag campuses throughout the year. Event details. Small group tours are also available.
  • Open Day (Middle Cove): Friday 13 March 2026, 9am-11am. Register here.

Contact Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School

Co-ed Schools on the Upper North Shore

Newington College, Lindfield

About Newington College

Newington’s Lindfield Preparatory is an independent, co-educational and non-selective Kindergarten to Year 6 school, where students receive automatic entry into Newington College’s Stanmore Senior Campus (7–12).

Set amidst leafy bushland, the campus is complemented by state-of-the-art classrooms and educational facilities, equipped with the latest technology and tools to enable teachers to educate to the best of their capacity. They place a strong emphasis on student well-being, and our size ensures every child is known personally by all teachers. This enables them to tailor programs to meet individual learning needs.

Lindfield is an authorised International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) school. This means that Lindfield has partnered with the IB to provide a holistic, values-based primary school education that employs the latest best practices to help our students learn to engage critically and effectively with the ever-changing world around them.

  • Ages: Kindergarten – Year 6 (Lindfield campus)
  • Gender: Co-education
  • Religion: Uniting Church
  • Boarding: Yes
  • Extracurricular activities offered at Lindfield: Chess and inter-school competitions, Art, Origami and Drawing, Debating Club (Year 5/6 participate in the IPSHA debating competition), Public Speaking, Languages, Lego Club, Drama and Performing Arts (Theartresports), Swimming, Athletics and Cross-Country squads, Milo Cricket and Auskick AFL (for K–2 students), STEM Club, Hip Hop, Martial Arts, Fencing, Robotics
  • Transport Options: Their Lindfield campus is a 10-minute walk to and from Lindfield train station. They also operate a private bus service with two routes that are available during term time:
    1. From Annandale, through Hunters Hill and Lane Cove
    2. From Seaforth passing through Cammeray and Northbridge
    For students attending Newington College’s Senior Campus in Stanmore, the Newington bus service currently operates routes to the North Shore, Sutherland Shire, Eastern Suburbs, Inner West, and Northern Beaches.
  • Scholarships: Applications for 2028 Preparatory School Scholarships are not yet open; dates will be announced. Find more information about scholarships here.
  • Fees: Kindergarten ($27, 819) – Years 5-6 ($37,656)

Newington College Upcoming Events

Contact Newington College

  • Address: Lindfield K-6: 26 Northcote Road, Lindfield | Stanmore K-6: 115 Cambridge Street, Stanmore | Stanmore 7-12: 200 Stanmore Road, Stanmore | ELC: 129 Cambridge Street, Stanmore
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: (02) 9568 9333
  • Newington College website

Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School, Lindfield

Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School, Lindfield

About Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School

Highfields is a small, independent, not-for-profit, co-educational Preschool and K–2 school set in the leafy suburb of Lindfield. They welcome children ages 3–8 and offer thoughtfully designed programs for young learners.

Their inquiry-based approach encourages children to question, experiment and wonder, fostering a lifelong love of learning. Small class sizes ensure every child is known and supported, and that they develop a strong sense of belonging.

Year 2 students take on leadership roles within the school, building confidence, responsibility and public speaking skills. Families are encouraged to ask about ongoing education pathways available for their Year 2 graduates.

They offer a range of extra-curricular activities, and their highly regarded Community OSH program provides extended daily care and engaging school holiday programs.

They warmly invite you to experience Highfields firsthand by joining one of their upcoming school tours.

  • Ages: Prep/Pre-school – Year 2
  • Gender: Co-ed
  • Religion: Non-Denominational
  • Boarding: No
  • Extracurricular activities offered: Drama, French Language, String Ensemble, Tennis, Chess, Choir, STEM Club
  • Transport Options: Highfields is a 10-15 minute walk from Lindfield train station. 
  • Fees: Click here.

Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School Open Days & Tours

All tours commence from their School Office at 9.30am and will conclude by approximately 10.30am.

  • Term 1: 18 February, 11 March, 25 March
  • Term 2: 29 April, 13 May, 27 May, 17 June
  • Term 3: 28 July, 12 August, 9 September, 23 September
  • Term 4: 14 October, 28 October, 11 November

Contact Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School

St Leo’s Catholic College, Wahroonga

About St Leo’s Catholic College

St Leo’s Catholic College is a co-ed Catholic secondary school set on a six-hectare campus in Wahroonga on Sydney’s North Shore, and is proudly celebrating 70 years of Catholic education in 2026.

State-of-the art facilities sit alongside ample open spaces in a beautiful bush setting – making an exceptional environment to learn!

St Leo’s is a warm, caring and inclusive community renowned for its pastoral care, focus on wellbeing and development of the whole person. It has a strong emphasis on knowing each student and growing their unique potential, helping them find their passion and develop their talents.

With an innovative learning environment, consistently strong academic results, unique Pathways program, wide range of co-curricular offerings and strong sporting culture, St Leo’s offers a holistic and personalised approach with an emphasis on skills for lifelong learning. Our caring St Leo’s environment and extensive range of opportunities form well-rounded students for whom anything is possible.

Come and discover St Leo’s for yourself – a hidden gem with so much to offer!

  • Ages: Year 7 – Year 12
  • Gender: Co-ed
  • Religion: Catholic
  • Boarding: No
  • Extracurricular activities offered:
    • CAPA: Currently 20+ different co-curricular ensembles across music, art, drama & dance, plus regular performances and annual musical/drama production.
    • Sport: A comprehensive sporting program including a wide range of representative opportunities
    • Other: Pathways Program; Duke of Edinburgh Scheme; Debating; Public Speaking; Robotics; Science & Maths Clubs; Camps & Retreats; Peer Support Program; broad Social Justice program incl. Vinnies Conference; Environmental Group; Community Tutoring Program; Chess, Writing, Book, Minecraft & many other clubs/activities; global sporting & immersion experiences + much more.
  • Transport Options:
    • Train: Short walk from Waitara or Normanhurst stations
    • Bus: Various public buses
  • Scholarships: No
  • Education Fees: 2026 Education Fees – $8,068 (Yr 7/8) – $8,699 (Yr 11/12). View fee schedule.

St Leo’s Catholic College Open Days & Tours

  • Open Evening & Expo: Wednesday, 25 March, 3.30-7pm. Register here.
  • School Tours: Contact the school to arrange a private tour.

Contact St Leo’s Catholic College

Wahroonga Preparatory School

About Wahroonga Preparatory School

Founded in 1926, Wahroonga Preparatory School is Knox Grammar School’s vibrant co-educational campus for girls and boys from Pre-Kindergarten (4) to Year 6 (12). It provides a co-educational option for families who wish to have their children attend a co-educational primary school within a Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 School, thereby enabling access to Knox Grammar School’s resources and facilities.

Their unique pre-kindergarten program (K-1 class) provides an ideal learning environment for children in the year before formal kindergarten. Their Pre-Kindergarten children attend five days per week to develop strong literacy and numeracy concepts and to learn important listening skills and attributes for success as learners. Based on Reggio Emilia’s philosophy, the pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs focus on developing strong conceptual understandings using a range of natural resources and acknowledging the “hundred languages” of children.

The School is renowned for dedicated, innovative teachers who help every girl and boy develop core academic skills, providing a firm foundation for secondary school. The class teachers teach English, Maths, Visual Arts, History, and Geography, and specialist subject teachers provide weekly classes in Literacy, Science and Technology (STEAM), Music, French, Religious Education, and Sport and Physical Education. A Gifted and Talented program, led by specialist staff, provides opportunities for high-potential students through enrichment and curriculum extension. Dance, Coding, and IT programs are taught from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6. All Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6 students attend weekly Chapel and Assembly, and an SRC is integral to the school.

Wahroonga Prep’s integrated Positive Psychology program aims to support and improve every student’s social, physical, spiritual, and academic fitness. The School’s expectations of Respect, Responsibility, Kindness, Hard Work, and Truthfulness are taught explicitly every week, and a Kindness curriculum is taught across PK to Year 6.

This year, Wahroonga Preparatory will celebrate its centenary.

  • Ages: Pre-Kindergarten (K minus one aged 4 years) – Year 6 (aged 12 years)
  • Gender: Co-ed
  • Religion: Uniting Church
  • Boarding: No
  • Extracurricular activities offered: Comprehensive music program, including ensembles, choirs, and orchestra; compulsory strings program in Year 1 and Year 2; sports, social justice, and debating.
  • Transport Options: Train: a short walk from Wahroonga Station.
  • Scholarships: No
  • Fees: $22,760 (Pre-Kindergarten) – $20,200 (Years K-6) plus technology and activity levies.

Wahroonga Preparatory School Tours

Contact Wahroonga Preparatory School

Barker College, Hornsby

About Barker College

Founded in 1890, Barker College is an Anglican private co-ed school on Sydney’s upper north shore.  In 2025, Barker celebrated 50 years of coeducation.

Catering for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12, the School also offers boarding for Years 9–12. All students are exposed to a range of diverse opportunities and experiences. Through this, they develop resilience and adaptability in a supportive environment.

Barker also operates two Indigenous primary school campuses, in Yarramalong on the Central Coast and Dhupuma Barker in NE Arnhem Land. A priority for each of these schools is developing strong foundational skills in literacy and numeracy for Indigenous students from Kindergarten to Year 6, with the aim of instilling confidence and a desire to learn. In 2024, Barker established the Marri Mittigar, a co-educational special assistance school for children and young people of the refugee experience. Meaning “Many Friends” in Darug, the language of First Nations Australians on whose lands the school stands, Marri Mittigar is a response to the need to help provide educational environments where refugee students feel safe, seen and supported.

  • Ages: Prep/Pre-school – Year 12
  • Gender: Co-ed
  • Religion: Anglican
  • Boarding: Yes
  • Extracurricular activities offered: Co-curricular activities deepen the school experience for all students, from the arts to the sports field, encouraging them to challenge themselves and discover their talents. For Pre-K to Year 6 students, they offer a broad range of sporting, cultural and recreational co-curricular activities. Throughout years 7 to 12, their students have even more excellent opportunities to pursue their passions. In addition to Drama, Music, Cadets, and over 20 sports, Barker students can challenge themselves through robotics, debating, and public speaking.
  • Notable Alumni: Peter Garrett, Philip Ruddock, Alyssa Healy
  • Transport Options:
    • Train: A short walk from Hornsby and Waitara stations
    • Private Bus: Daily chartered bus service from the Northern Beaches, Lower North Shore, Galston, Terrey Hills, St Ives, Balgowlah and Bayview
  • Scholarships: Each year, Barker offers several scholarships to secondary students. These include Academic and Music Scholarships for Year 7 and Year 10 and Boarding scholarships for students entering Year 10. For further information about all Scholarships offered and exam dates, please visit their website.
  • Fees: $28,310 (Pre-K) – $44,720 (Year 12). View fee schedule.

Barker College Open Days & Tours

Please visit their website to book a school tour.

Contact Barker College

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Blue Gum Community School, Hornsby

Blue Gum Community School

About Blue Gum Community School

Blue Gum Community School is a small, independent, co-educational Primary School, positioned in the beautifully adapted and heritage-listed home and gardens of Mount Errington, within walking distance of Hornsby centre. Blue Gum offers a genuinely fresh approach to learning, with joy and wonder at the forefront — reimagining what education can look like while still effectively delivering on NSW curriculum outcomes. Uncompromising in their commitment to high-quality experiences and relationships, the school prioritises both building skills across the academic disciplines and learning how to live well together in community. 

Blue Gum has a deep commitment to social justice and strongly believes that every child deserves to feel valued, find their sense of belonging, and build the academic and interpersonal skills needed for a meaningful life. This is outworked through Blue Gum’s intentionally non-competitive, but rather collaborative program, that fosters a culture of listening, considering multiple perspectives, thinking creatively, and approaching life with a commitment to others and the world around us. Students are regarded as citizens of the present, not some distant future, with curriculum based in authentic, engaging and meaningful experiences. 

Small by design, no child is ever overlooked at Blue Gum. The school warmly embraces diversity and celebrates multiple perspectives, with high teacher-to-child ratios creating daily opportunities for hands-on experiences, authentic research, and project-based inquiry learning.  Blue Gum values building genuine, lasting relationships with every child and their family — something that’s increasingly rare in today’s busy school environments.

  • Ages: Kindergarten – Year 6 (currently K-3, extending to K-4 in 2027, K-5 in 2028 and K-6 from 2029)
  • Gender: Co-ed
  • Religion: Secular
  • Boarding: No
  • Extracurricular activities offered: Music, dance, sport.
  • Transport Options: 
    • Walk or Train: The School is an easy 800m walk from Hornsby Train Station.
    • Cycling: A bike rack is provided.
    • Car: Ample free parking around the school, access via Rosemead Road or William Street
    • Fees: $9,780 per year. Before-School Care, After-School Care and Holiday Programs are also available.

    Blue Gum Community School Tours

    • To be invited to a School Tour, please first fill out the free online Waiting List form. You will then receive an invitation for the next available tour. Due to high interest and demand, tours are available only to families with children on the current Waiting List.

    Contact Blue Gum Community School

    Arden Anglican School (Epping)

    About Arden Anglican School

    Arden is passionate about equipping young people with the qualities, skills, and character they need to flourish and build bright futures. They are committed to educating the ‘whole’ child and providing an inspiring, Christian learning community that supports every student through their Teaching and Learning Framework.

    This framework is centred on the Arden Learner, fostering joy in learning, high expectations, peer collaboration, and critical thinking skills. Their students are well known, well cared for and well taught.

    • Ages: Preschool – Year 12
    • Gender: Co-ed
    • Boarding: No
    • Extracurricular activities offered: Junior Campus – Arden Singers, Beginner Band, Chamber Strings, Concertante, Guitar Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Vocal Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Sinfonietta, Athletic Skills, Chess Club, Code Camp, CRU Crew, Musical Theatre/Dance Troupe, da Vince Decathlon, Debating, Drawing Club, Garden Club, Minecraft Engineers, Mini CRU Crew, Painting Club, Premier’s Reading Challenge, Public Speaking, Racquet Sports, Sport Training and Skill Development, Team Sports, Tech Club, TheatreSports™, Tournament of Minds, Write A Book In A Day, Writing Club, Music Camps, Outdoor Education Camps.Secondary Campus – Ad Altissima Enrichment Program, Chamber Choir, Chamber Orchestra, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Stage Band, String Ensemble, Vocal Ensemble, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Art Club, Breakfast Club, Chess Club, Dance Groups, da Vinci Decathlon, Debating, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, Environment Group, Fencing, Social Justice, Sound and Teach Crew, Students With A Mission, Symposium, Team Sports, Tech Club, TheatreSports™, Tournament of Minds, Vine(Cru), Music Camps, Outdoor Education Camps and Service Learning tours including First Nations Immersion and a mission tour to Cambodia and Vietnam.
    • Transport Options: 
      • Secondary Campus: A 5-minute walk from the Epping train and metro station.
      • Junior Campus: A 5-minute walk from Beecroft train station.
      • Driving: If you are driving your children to school, kiss and drop parking zones are available on Wongala Avenue at the Junior Campus, where friendly staff will greet your children each morning, and on Essex Street at the Secondary Campus for a quick drop-off.
      • Scholarships: Arden’s School Council offers scholarships for students who exhibit outstanding ability through the awarding of Academic and Music Scholarships. Scholarships are subject to annual review and are normally tenable until the completion of Year 12, provided satisfactory performance and conduct are maintained. Academic Scholarships are offered to students entering Year 7 and provide remission of either whole or part of a student’s tuition fees. Music Scholarships are offered to students entering Year 7 who demonstrate talent, potential and a passion for Music and provide remission of either whole or part of a student’s tuition fees. Visit arden.nsw.edu.au for details on when and how to apply.
      • Fees: View fees.

      Arden Anglican School Tours

      Contact Arden Anglican School

      Co-ed Schools in the Hills District

      Hills Grammar, Kenthurst

      Hills Grammar

      About Hills Grammar

      Hills Grammar is a contemporary, private, co-educational school with no religious bias. Set on 53.4 acres of landscaped and bushland grounds, boys and girls from pre-kindergarten to Year 12 enjoy an extraordinary learning environment on one beautiful campus. Opportunities within the academic, co-curricular, and student well-being programs reflect the vision of Extraordinary Education: Extraordinary Individuals.

      They recognise that quality staff are key to quality education, and, as an employer of choice, Hills attracts and retains highly qualified and dedicated teachers.

      Excellent staff, exceptional facilities, small class sizes, and recognition of the parent-school partnership combine to make Hills Grammar the perfect learning environment for nurturing confident and creative students.

      • Ages: Prep/Pre-school – Year 12
      • Gender: Co-ed
      • Religion: Non-denominational
      • Boarding: No
      • Extracurricular activities offered: The Co-Curricular program is integral to the whole School Curriculum. It provides excellent opportunities for students to further develop their skills and interests across a broad range of activities, including:
        • Sport: Soccer, cricket, tennis, touch football, volleyball, swimming, netball, basketball, taekwondo, athletics, cross-country, surf life-saving, rugby, fencing, weight training. Students also train for a broad range of inter-school team competitions.
        • Creative: music, debating, drama, choirs, orchestra, string ensemble, band, service learning, musicals, dance, cake decorating, photography
        • Plus ski trips, international tours, sailing trips, creative thinking and problem-solving, environmental clubs and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme.
      • Notable Alumni: Joel Edgerton (Class of 1991), Robert Ovadia (Class of 1990), Delta Goodrem (Class of 2002), Dr Amelia Hynen (Class of 2008), Rebecca James (Class of 1992), James Dive (Class of 1996)
      • Transport Options: 
        • Train: 15 minutes from the Sydney Metro Station
        • Private Bus: Dedicated Hills Grammar bus service
        • Local Bus: Serviced by local buses
      • Scholarships: They offer academic scholarships and strive for excellence for Years 7 and 11. The Scholarship application process begins two years before the start date. All applicants are required to sit a Scholarship test, and shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview and an audition where relevant.
      • Fees: $22,120 (Kindergarten) – $34,240 (Year 12). View fee schedule.

      Hills Grammar Open Days & Tours

      • Open Day: Friday 27 March 2026
      • School Tour: They hold regular small in-person tours – book online or take a virtual tour

      Contact Hills Grammar

      Co-ed Schools on Sydney’s Northern Beaches

      John Colet School, Belrose

      About John Colet School

      John Colet School’s foundational education prepares students for the wonders & challenges they’ll face. Their unique Primary School education is based on principles of academic excellence, rich cultural curriculum, spiritual values & character development. An annual Shakespeare Festival, which all students in Kindergarten through 6th Class participate in, is a highlight for everyone. Students are taught in a caring, supportive environment of trust & stay with their class teachers for 2-3 years to build stability and connection. A daily vegetarian lunch is also provided.

      Their focused teaching, proven methodology, and effective delivery of NSW’s curriculum have consistently placed them among the top-ranking primary schools in Australia. The success of their program is seen in the results of happy, motivated children who see themselves as part of a community.

      • Ages: Kindergarten – Year 6
      • Gender: Co-ed
      • Religion: Multi-faith
      • Boarding: No
      • Extracurricular activities offered: Sailing, tennis, fencing, chess, music tuition, ensemble, yoga, classical and modern languages and gardening. Swimming lessons are provided during school time. All students learn choral singing and music notation. The children take part in a range of outdoor competitions, including singing eisteddfods, inter-school debating, sports, and inter-school chess championships.
      • Transport Options: Students are escorted to bus stops and put on school buses safely
        • Morning public buses – Route 284 from Chatswood and Forestville, Route 110 from Neutral Bay, Mosman and Seaforth, Route 270 from the City via Forestville
        • Afternoon public buses – Route 283 to Chatswood via Forestville, Route 230 to Allambie Heights, Route 276 to Warringah Mall, Route 270 to Terrey Hills, Route 270 to Gordon via St Ives, Route 270 to City via Roseville Bridge, Route 265 to Seaforth, Mosman and Neutral Bay
      • Fees: $16,490 (Infants) – $20,295 (Year 6)
        This includes the tuition fee, textbooks, hot lunches, sports and swimming lessons, camps, excursions, incursions, resources, maintenance levy, and student insurance. Sibling discounts apply.

      John Colet School Open Days & Tours

      • Open Day: Sunday 24 May, 10am -2pm.
      • School tours: Book a tour.

      Contact John Colet School

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      Northern Beaches Christian School, Terrey Hills

      About Northern Beaches Christian School

      Northern Beaches Christian School (NBCS) is an independent, co-educational Pre-K to Year 12 Christian school located in leafy Terrey Hills, an easy 15-20-minute drive from most Northern Beaches suburbs, with excellent bus links.

      The School fosters a love for learning, with dedicated teaching staff who recognise that excellence looks different for every student. It warmly welcomes all families and strives to build a nurturing culture that encourages learning, growth, wellbeing, connection and belonging. It celebrates the efforts and success of their students, whether high achievers or those who have overcome adversity, to do more than they thought possible.

      Students are provided with a large range of opportunities inside and outside the classroom and are encouraged to try something new and discover their passion.

      In Primary, students receive specialist instruction in French, sport, and music, and participate in the music program. They also learn vital friendship skills through the ‘Friendology’ program that is embedded in daily activities.

      Their Pre-K school readiness program offers three days of early learning, including a ‘bush adventure day’ – ensuring these littlest learners are well prepared for Kindy.

      In Secondary, more than 50 co-curricular activities are offered, including unique Student Opportunity Week ‘choose your own adventure’ camps, service programs and global tours, dance, and our annual Broadway musical. The School’s stunning, award-winning campus features light-filled learning spaces and is set in peaceful bush surrounds.

      • Ages: Pre-K to Year 12
      • Gender: Co-ed
      • Religion: Christian
      • Boarding: No
      • Extracurricular activities include a wide range of sports, music, performing arts, creative workshops, STEM and academic workshops, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, global opportunities, and more.
      • Transport Options: Multiple bus services connect NBCS to the Northern Beaches, North Shore, and other areas of Sydney, including private school buses to Palm Beach and Dee Why.
      • Fees: $13,340 (Kindergarten) to $24,920 (Year 12). View the fee schedule.

        Northern Beaches Christian School Open Days & Tours 

        Their group tours showcase their school in action and families can speak with students and staff as they tour the school.

        Register your place on one of their regular tours here.

        Contact Northern Beaches Christian School

        Covenant Christian School, Belrose

        Covenant Christian School is a co-educational, non-denominational independent school welcoming students from Prep to Year 12, with a community of more than 900 students across the campus.

        Underpinned by a clear Vision and Mission, the school provides a Christ-centred, biblically grounded education that is both culturally engaging and academically rigorous. Every aspect of school life — from the classroom to the community — flows from the belief that all of life comes from God, and that children are best equipped to thrive when that foundation is front and centre.

        Families at Covenant Christian School are supported by skilled, passionate Christian teachers, led by a highly qualified, experienced leadership team deeply committed to nurturing each child’s potential. The school sees itself as a partner to parents, walking alongside families in raising children who are equipped not just academically but also in character and purpose.

        With a strong sense of community and shared values, Covenant Christian School offers North Shore families a welcoming environment where faith, learning, and life come together, preparing students to engage meaningfully with the world around them.

        • Ages: Prep/Preschool – Year 12
        • Gender: Co-ed
        • Religion: Christian
        • Boarding: No
        • Co-Curricular activities offered: Sports Academy (Basketball, OzTag, Soccer, Netball, Volleyball, Athletics, Multisport and more), Academics (Stem Club, Chess Club, Debating Club, Tutor program) Performing Arts (Music, Art, Dance, Drama & Musical Theatre), Outdoor Education (Duke of Edinburgh, Junior & Secondary Camps,  Ski Trip, Mission Trips and more). 
        • Transport Options: Students travel to Covenant from a broad area around Sydney, including the Northern Beaches, the North Shore, and other parts of the city. View public transport options.
        • Scholarships: The Bursary Program & Ministers’ Fee Relief. Find out more.
        • Fees: View fee schedule.

        Covenant Christian School Open Events & Tours

        Covenant Christian School offers a range of open events and tours throughout the year and would love to welcome you to a tour of the school. Explore Covenant for yourself. Book a tour.

        Contact Covenant Christian School

        Oxford Falls Grammar

        Oxford Falls Grammar

        About Oxford Falls Grammar 

        At Oxford Falls Grammar, they are dedicated to knowing every student and inspiring them to be confident in life. Set on beautiful green acreage, the school is defined by a strong sense of community, a Christian foundation expressed in dynamic and inspiring ways, and a commitment to holistic academic excellence. Their positive learning environment encourages students to reach their full potential, fostering the spiritual, social, physical, and intellectual dimensions of each child as they discover their passions and develop their identity.

        In their coeducational environment, students learn and grow together with respect, cooperation, and kindness. Wellbeing is central and supported by initiatives that help students become healthy, aspirational and well-rounded. And their Quality Teaching Program ensures instruction tailored to each child. 

        Expansive grounds and modern facilities create an ideal setting for learning. Purpose-built performing arts spaces, including award-winning dance groups, and a broad co-curricular program, cater to students who want to compete at the highest level as well as those who simply want to have fun.

        • Ages: Kindergarten – Year 12
        • Gender: Co-ed
        • Religion: Christian
        • Boarding: No
        • Extracurricular Activities:
          • OFG Dance – Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Technique, Musical Theatre, Pom, and private lessons.
          • OFG Drama – Drama and Theatresports.
          • OFG Music – Choir, Big Bands, Wind, Guitar, Bass, and Percussion Ensembles, Pop & Rock Bands, and private lessons.
          • OFG Sport – Includes academies in Basketball, Football, Surfing, and Strength & Conditioning, as well as representation in Snowsports, Mountain Biking, Cricket, Rugby, AFL, Netball, T-Ball, Modball, Futsal, Hockey, Triathlon, Surftag, Gymnastics, Swimming, and Athletics.
          • Other – Chess, Tournament of Minds, Duke of Edinburgh, Debating, and Public Speaking.
          • International Experiences – Opportunities for overseas programs with Sport, Performing Arts, Languages and History.
        • Notable Alumni: Remy Siemsen (Australian Matilda & Leicester United FC soccer player) Charlotte Best (Actor), Chloe Dalton (Olympic Athlete), Anneliese Rubie (Olympic Athlete)
        • Transport Options: School buses operate from Chatswood and Pymble Train Stations, St Ives Shops, East Roseville & Killarney Heights. An extensive bus service runs across all the Northern Beaches suburbs.
        • Scholarships: There are currently no Scholarships available for 2027. Please check the website later in the year for updates.
        • Fees: $11,404 (Kindergarten) – $23,076 (Year 12). View fee schedule.

        Oxford Falls Grammar Open Days & Tours

        Contact Oxford Falls Grammar 

        German International School Sydney, Terrey Hills

        About German International School Sydney

        The German International School Sydney (GISS) is a co-educational, non-denominational day school offering high-quality education from Preschool through to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Years 11 and 12. No prior knowledge of German is required, as the school offers a highly successful intensive language immersion programme that leads to full bilingual competency in English and German.

        GISS provides students with a comprehensive and future-focused education in a co-educational, bilingual environment. The school features state-of-the-art Science Laboratories designed to support hands-on, inquiry-based learning and advanced STEM education across all year levels. GISS is recognised for its strong academic outcomes and commitment to excellence, consistently performing at a high level across Primary and Secondary education on the Northern Beaches and in New South Wales. This reputation reflects the school’s holistic approach to learning.

        • Ages: Preschool – Year 12
        • Gender: Co-ed
        • Religion: Non-denominational
        • Boarding: No
        • Extracurricular activities offered:
          • Co-curricular elective activities (called “Arbeitsgemeinschaften”) are part of the curriculum up to Year 7 and are timetabled on Tuesdays from 1:40 pm to 3:15 pm. The innovative co-curricular (AG) program “Strengthening Skills for Lifelong Learners” fosters a dynamic learning environment that propels students toward becoming lifelong learners equipped with indispensable skills for success in our interconnected world. It focuses on four key areas: Global Citizenship, Innovation & Technology, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing and Creative Expression. Choose from STE(A)M, Science & Technology, Debating, Drama, Musical, Gardening, Soccer, Chess Club, Taekwondo, Gym Wheel, Junior & Secondary Choirs, Junior & Secondary String Ensembles, GISS Band, Tennis
          • GISS Football Academy, the Official Youth Development Partner of Borussia Dortmund: GISS is home to the GISS Football Academy, the Official Youth Development Partner of Borussia Dortmund (BVB) in Australia. The Academy integrates elite football training with academic excellence, offering students access to professional coaching based on the renowned BVB methodology while maintaining a strong focus on wellbeing, teamwork, and personal development.
        • Transport Options: In addition to Transport NSW’s Terrey Hills to City route, GISS offers four daily private bus services that pick up and drop off at the school gates. These services are open to all GISS students from Kindergarten to Year 12. See the timetable here.
        • Scholarships: Each year, GISS offers a limited number of scholarships to students with outstanding academic potential. Both internal and external local students with English native speaker fluency who are currently in Year 10 can apply. IB Scholarship
        • Annual Fees: $16,361 (Kindergarten) – $32,653 (International Baccalaureate)

        German International School Sydney Open Days & Tours

        • Open Day: Join GISS on Saturday, 14 March 2026, for a 12pm start for their Open Day. Their Principal and school management team will kick off the event with a presentation highlighting our school’s ethos, curriculum, and teaching methodologies. Following this, you’ll have the opportunity to embark on a student-guided tour of their campus, where you can explore specific areas of interest, spanning from Preschool through Senior School. Their coordinators, Registrar, and Principal will be on hand throughout the event to address any individual queries you may have.
        • Group School Tours: Friday 20 February at 4pm. Their Group School Tours are a great opportunity to meet their students, teachers, and the Principal. You will have the opportunity to view their classrooms and facilities and can engage in in-depth discussions with our friendly staff, including their Preschool team, teachers, coordinators and the Registrar. Register here.

        Contact German International School Sydney

        Sydney Japanese International School, Terrey Hills

        About Sydney Japanese International School

        Sydney Japanese International School is a distinctive Kindergarten to Year 6 primary school for local Australian and expatriate families, offering a unique blend of Australian and Japanese education. Located in Terrey Hills, their International Division follows the NSW Curriculum in an intentionally small-school environment where every child is known and supported.

        Daily Japanese language learning and cultural immersion add a meaningful global dimension to a strong academic program. No prior Japanese knowledge is required — students build language skills confidently from their very first year. Bilingual classes in PE, art, music, and ICT are co-taught by Australian and Japanese teachers, providing authentic cultural exposure alongside academic learning.

        Set within peaceful bushland surroundings, SJIS offers an environment where children are focused, supported, and encouraged to achieve their best. Small class sizes allow teachers to tailor learning to each child, supported by dedicated Learning Support, EAL/D, and enrichment programs. This personalised approach underpins our strong academic results, including excellent NAPLAN outcomes. SJIS graduates transition confidently into selective, independent and local public high schools, reflecting the school’s emphasis on academic rigour, independence, and future readiness.

        SJIS students develop confidence, resilience, and a love of learning within a caring, connected community. Families are warmly invited to discover the SJIS community and experience the advantages of a bilingual, globally minded education.

        • Ages: International Division Kindergarten – Year 6
        • Gender: Co-ed
        • Religion: Non-denominational
        • Boarding: No
        • Extracurricular activities offered: Karate, Sado (Tea Ceremony), Cheerleading, Multi-sports Club, Guitar and Soccer
        • Transport Options:
          • Their reliable school bus service is convenient for families living on the North Shore, Northern Beaches and some Western suburbs. SJIS uses the NSW State Bus Service for the majority of bus routes, as well as three school charter buses. To ensure student safety and build connections, they use a ‘bus buddy’ system that pairs kindergarten students with older students who travel the same bus route. A volunteer managing the bus stop works with families to organise introductions. View the bus schedule.
        • Fees: $14,480 (YK) – $15,280 (Year 1-6). View fee schedule.

        Sydney Japanese International School Open Days & Tours

        • On-Demand Private Tours (weekdays during school term)
        • Kindergarten Open Morning (May)
        • Open Day (August)

        Contact Sydney Japanese International School

        Special Education Schools on the North Shore

        St Edmund’s College, Wahroonga

        St Edmund’s College, Wahroonga

        About St Edmund’s College, Wahroonga

        St Edmund’s College in Wahroonga is a Year 5-12 co-educational school for students with a wide range of disabilities, including those with mild to moderate intellectual disability, autism and other sensory impairments. All students are supported through an individualised program that addresses academic, personal, and emotional well-being.

        Their Year 5/6 program provides an opportunity for students to experience a dynamic and engaging curriculum delivered by their dedicated and qualified teaching staff, with a focus on transition to high school. Their Year 7-12 program is based on a high school model, providing students with an opportunity to transition to various subjects with various teachers across their day. Technology plays a significant role in delivering educational programs at the college.

        They are inspired by the firm belief that the young people they serve have a fundamental right to a quality, meaningful, purposeful, and hope-filled education. Their vision is to enrich the hearts and minds of young people with special needs for active participation in their community and to prepare them for life post school. At St Edmund’s College, they believe that all children have great potential and an enormous amount to offer the world, and their work as an educational community is to support their students to achieve this.

        • Ages: Year 5 – Year 12
        • Gender: Co-ed
        • Religion: Catholic College in the Edmund Rice tradition
        • Boarding: No
        • Extracurricular activities offered: The school offers many co-curricular opportunities, including dance, creative arts, music, and sports, to ensure a challenging and rich school experience. Learning outside the classroom provides students with greater opportunities to express themselves through their Creative Arts program, challenge themselves through their Sports program and Camps, and engage with the community through their Excursions and Work Experience program.
        • Transport Options: Students can apply for transport to and from school through the Department of Education’s assisted school travel program. For independent walkers, the train station is 1.2km or a 15-minute walk.
        • Fees: $6,420 – $9,030

        St Edmund’s College Open Days & Tours

        Contact St Edmund’s College

         

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