Northholm Grammar School

Arcadia, New South Wales · Anglican · Co-ed · Prep to Year 12

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Leading tier

a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas

Leading tier

S360 score: 76.8%

Northholm Grammar School is a co-educational, Anglican, Boutique school from Prep to Year 12 in Arcadia, New South Wales. It sits in the Leading tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Institutional Excellence, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It reaches Elite tier for Academic Performance Years 7 to 10.

Schools360 scoring overview

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

Academic Excellence48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing46 / 60 (76.7%)Leading

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities41 / 60 (68.3%)Trusted

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment46 / 60 (76.7%)Leading

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence50 / 60 (83.3%)Distinguished

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1019 / 20Elite

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

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1216 / 20Distinguished

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 Support16 / 20Distinguished

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

Personal Development16 / 20Distinguished

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

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum13 / 20Trusted

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 Culture14 / 20Trusted

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

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff15 / 20Leading

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 Innovation15 / 20Leading

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

Institutional Excellence

School Governance19 / 20Elite

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.

Sustainability15 / 20Leading

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

Key information

Affiliation
Anglican
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
611
Student:teacher ratio
12.2:1
Location
Arcadia, 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 3
    Reading
    447(+9)
    Writing
    454(+12)
    Spelling
    443(+10)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    449(+1)
    Numeracy
    433(-3)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    518(-3)
    Writing
    491(-17)
    Spelling
    501(-9)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    533(+1)
    Numeracy
    535(+11)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    587(+21)
    Writing
    590(+21)
    Spelling
    596(+36)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    600(+31)
    Numeracy
    619(+43)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    605(+9)
    Writing
    617(+6)
    Spelling
    603(+17)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    606(+12)
    Numeracy
    626(+21)

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.

2023

  • Result
    HSC success rate
    Figure
    27.1%
  • Result
    SMH Rank
    Figure
    #45

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
    $22,648
  • Year level
    Year 8
    Annual fee
    $22,648
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Annual fee
    $22,648
  • Year level
    Year 10
    Annual fee
    $22,648
  • Year level
    Year 11
    Annual fee
    $24,624
  • Year level
    Year 12
    Annual fee
    $24,624
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 Northholm Grammar School teach?

Northholm Grammar School teaches Prep to Year 12.

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

Northholm Grammar School is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Northholm Grammar School in?

Northholm Grammar School is classified as Independent.

Does Northholm Grammar School offer boarding?

No, Northholm Grammar School does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Northholm Grammar School?

Northholm Grammar School has 611 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Northholm Grammar School?

Northholm Grammar School's student to teacher ratio is 12.2 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Northholm Grammar School sit in?

Northholm Grammar School sits in the Leading tier, a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas.

What is Northholm Grammar School's strongest area on Schools360?

Northholm Grammar School's strongest area is Institutional Excellence, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where does Northholm Grammar School rank?

Northholm Grammar School ranks 13th among private regional schools in New South Wales.

Where is Northholm Grammar School located?

Northholm Grammar School is located in Arcadia, New South Wales.