Mount St Benedict College

Pennant Hills, New South Wales · Catholic · Girls · Year 7 to Year 12

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Highly Capable tier

a capable tier reflecting sound performance across the Schools360 framework

Highly Capable tier

S360 score: 64.5%

Mount St Benedict College is a girls', Catholic, Mid-Sized school from Year 7 to Year 12 in Pennant Hills, New South Wales. It sits in the Highly Capable tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Opportunities, where it reaches Trusted tier. It ranks 17th among Catholic girls schools in New South Wales.

Schools360 scoring overview

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

Academic Excellence33 / 60 (55.0%)Highly Capable

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing40 / 60 (66.7%)Trusted

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities42 / 60 (70.0%)Trusted

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment41 / 60 (68.3%)Trusted

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence40 / 60 (66.7%)Trusted

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1010 / 20Highly Capable

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

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1210 / 20Highly Capable

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

University Outcomes and Pathways13 / 20Trusted

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

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing14 / 20Trusted

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

Student Support12 / 20Highly Capable

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

Personal Development14 / 20Trusted

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

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum12 / 20Highly Capable

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

Sports14 / 20Trusted

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture16 / 20Distinguished

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

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff11 / 20Highly Capable

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment16 / 20Distinguished

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

Technology and Innovation14 / 20Trusted

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

Institutional Excellence

School Governance11 / 20Highly Capable

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

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections13 / 20Trusted

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

Sustainability16 / 20Distinguished

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

Key information

Affiliation
Catholic
Year range
Year 7 to Year 12
Gender
Girls
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
1,252
Student:teacher ratio
12.4:1
Location
Pennant Hills, New South Wales
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

1147147 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
    600(+34)
    Writing
    604(+35)
    Spelling
    601(+41)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    620(+51)
    Numeracy
    613(+37)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    626(+30)
    Writing
    637(+26)
    Spelling
    605(+19)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    626(+32)
    Numeracy
    630(+25)

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 90 and over
    Figure
    30.0%

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

2023

  • Result
    ATAR 90 and over
    Figure
    28.0%
  • Result
    HSC success rate
    Figure
    18.9%
  • Result
    SMH Rank
    Figure
    #79

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

2026 fees

All inclusive — this figure already includes levies and other charges. Not directly comparable to a Tuition only figure at another school.

  • Local day students fees, 2026
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Annual fee
    $20,236
  • Year level
    Year 8
    Annual fee
    $20,236
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Annual fee
    $20,236
  • Year level
    Year 10
    Annual fee
    $20,236
  • Year level
    Year 11
    Annual fee
    $20,236
  • Year level
    Year 12
    Annual fee
    $20,236
Additional information on fees

Published via GoodSchools (Good Schools Guide), a directory the school itself supplies its fee schedule to.

Source: the school’s published fee schedule. Extracted 2026-08-20.

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Common questions

What year levels does Mount St Benedict College teach?

Mount St Benedict College teaches Year 7 to Year 12.

Is Mount St Benedict College a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Mount St Benedict College is a Girls school.

What sector is Mount St Benedict College in?

Mount St Benedict College is classified as Independent.

Does Mount St Benedict College offer boarding?

No, Mount St Benedict College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Mount St Benedict College?

Mount St Benedict College has 1,252 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Mount St Benedict College?

Mount St Benedict College's student to teacher ratio is 12.4 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Mount St Benedict College sit in?

Mount St Benedict College sits in the Highly Capable tier, a capable tier reflecting sound performance across the Schools360 framework.

What is Mount St Benedict College's strongest area on Schools360?

Mount St Benedict College's strongest area is Learning Opportunities, reaching Trusted tier.

Where does Mount St Benedict College rank?

Mount St Benedict College ranks 17th among Catholic girls schools in New South Wales.

Where is Mount St Benedict College located?

Mount St Benedict College is located in Pennant Hills, New South Wales.