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07 Jun Private Schools on Sydney’s North Shore

Posted at 09:47h in Buyers Agent by

For families moving to or within Sydney, school options are often one of the first things to research — and rightly so. Proximity to the right school, public transport accessibility and manageable travel times all play a role in deciding where to buy. As a general guide, while primary school children are often driven to school, a commute of no more than 45 minutes is ideal for high school students.

The Lower and Upper North Shore are well served by excellent government public schools, which contributes greatly to their enduring appeal with families. However, because there are significantly more public primary schools than public high schools in the area, private high schools are particularly sought after — and competition for places can be strong.

As specialists in the Lower and Upper North Shore, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide to private schools in the area to help you make a well-informed decision about where to buy.

Private Schools – Sydney North Shore

Location School Name Type Gender Education Level Transport Accessibility
Mosman Queenwood School for Girls Independent Girls Primary / High School Bus
Mosman Mosman Preparatory School Independent Boys Primary School Bus
Mosman Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Catholic Co-ed Primary School Bus
Cremorne Redlands Independent Co-ed Preschool to High School Train / Bus
North Sydney Wenona School Independent Girls Primary / High School Train / Bus
North Sydney Shore School Independent Boys Primary / High School Train / Bus
North Sydney Reddam House North Shore Independent Co-ed Primary / High School Train / Bus
North Sydney Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College Catholic Girls High School Train / Bus
North Sydney Marist Catholic College North Shore Catholic Co-ed High School Train / Bus
Kirribilli St Aloysius’ College Catholic Boys Primary Yr 3 / High School Train / Bus
Kirribilli Loreto Kirribilli Catholic Girls High School Train / Ferry / Bus
Chatswood St Pius X College Catholic Boys High School Train / Bus
Chatswood Mercy Catholic College Catholic Girls High School Train / Bus
Roseville Roseville College Independent Girls Prep / Primary / High School Train / Bus
Riverview St Ignatius’ College Riverview Catholic Boys Primary Yr 5 / High School Private Bus / Train / Ferry
Hunters Hill St Joseph’s College Catholic Boys High School Bus
Wahroonga Knox Grammar School Independent Boys Primary / High School Train / Bus
Wahroonga Abbotsleigh Independent Girls Prep / Primary / High School Train / Bus
Wahroonga St Leo’s Catholic College Catholic Co-ed High School Train / Bus
Pymble Pymble Ladies’ College Independent Girls K–12 Train / Bus
Gordon Ravenswood School for Girls Independent Girls Primary / High School Train / Bus
Normanhurst Loreto Normanhurst Catholic Girls Primary Yr 5 / High School Train / Bus
St Ives Sydney Grammar School (St Ives Preparatory) Independent Boys Primary School Train / Bus
St Ives Masada College Independent Co-ed Primary / High School Bus
St Ives Brigidine College St Ives Catholic Girls High School Bus
Hornsby Barker College Independent Co-ed High School Train / Bus
Parramatta The King’s School Independent Boys High School Private Bus (Mosman)
Sydney CBD St Andrews Cathedral School Independent Co-ed High School Train / Ferry / Bus
Sydney CBD Sydney Grammar School Independent Boys High School Train / Ferry / Bus

North Shore – Private School Location Map

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Catholic
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For a broader overview of schools in NSW — including a public school catchment zone map, key FAQs and links to our other school guides — visit our Sydney Schools information page.

School decisions and property decisions are rarely made in isolation on the North Shore. If you’d like expert guidance on finding the right home in the right location, we’d love to help — contact us today.

NSW School Information
Private Schools in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs
Public Schools on Sydney’s North Shore