Frensham School

Mittagong, New South Wales · Non-denominational · Girls · Year 7 to Year 12

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Distinguished tier

a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas

Elite for Student WellbeingElite for Academic ExcellenceRanked 1st among private regional schools in New South WalesRanked 2nd among private regional schools in AustraliaDistinguished tier

S360 score: 87.0%

Frensham School is a girls', non-denominational, Boutique school from Year 7 to Year 12 in Mittagong, New South Wales. It sits in the Distinguished tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Student Wellbeing, where it reaches Elite tier. It reaches Elite tier for Student Support.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence53 / 60 (88.3%)Elite

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing55 / 60 (91.7%)Elite

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence50 / 60 (83.3%)Distinguished

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1018 / 20Elite

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1218 / 20Elite

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways17 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing18 / 20Elite

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support19 / 20Elite

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development18 / 20Elite

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum18 / 20Elite

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports16 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture17 / 20Distinguished

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff17 / 20Distinguished

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment17 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation17 / 20Distinguished

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance17 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections16 / 20Distinguished

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability17 / 20Distinguished

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Non-denominational
Year range
Year 7 to Year 12
Gender
Girls
Boarding
Yes
Total enrolments
345
Student:teacher ratio
7.8:1
Location
Mittagong, New South Wales
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

1137137 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    585(+19)
    Writing
    584(+15)
    Spelling
    572(+12)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    584(+15)
    Numeracy
    567(-9)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    614(+18)
    Writing
    621(+10)
    Spelling
    589(+3)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    595(+1)
    Numeracy
    598(-7)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

Senior secondary results

Published by the school or its state curriculum authority, not compiled or scored by Schools360.

2024

  • Result
    ATAR 95 and over
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    15.0%
  • Result
    ATAR 90 and over
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    33.0%

Source: the school's published results, extracted 2026-08-21.

2023

  • Result
    Median ATAR
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    89.75
  • Result
    ATAR 95 and over
    Figure
    17.0%
  • Result
    ATAR 90 and over
    Figure
    48.0%
  • Result
    HSC success rate
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    27.0%
  • Result
    SMH Rank
    Figure
    #46

Source: Schools360 research, extracted 2026-08-20.

Common questions

What year levels does Frensham School teach?

Frensham School teaches Year 7 to Year 12.

Is Frensham School a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Frensham School is a Girls school.

What sector is Frensham School in?

Frensham School is classified as Independent.

Does Frensham School offer boarding?

Yes, Frensham School offers boarding.

How many students attend Frensham School?

Frensham School has 345 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Frensham School?

Frensham School's student to teacher ratio is 7.8 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Frensham School sit in?

Frensham School sits in the Distinguished tier, a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas.

What is Frensham School's strongest area on Schools360?

Frensham School's strongest area is Student Wellbeing, reaching Elite tier.

Where does Frensham School rank?

Frensham School ranks 1st among private regional schools in New South Wales.

Where is Frensham School located?

Frensham School is located in Mittagong, New South Wales.