Santa Sabina College

Strathfield, New South Wales · Catholic · Girls · Prep to Year 12

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Distinguished tier

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

Distinguished tier

S360 score: 80.2%

Santa Sabina College is a girls', Catholic, Mid-Sized school from Prep to Year 12 in Strathfield, New South Wales. It sits in the Distinguished tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Academic 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 Excellence51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities46 / 60 (76.7%)Leading

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment49 / 60 (81.7%)Distinguished

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence44 / 60 (73.3%)Leading

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1020 / 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 Pathways13 / 20Trusted

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

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing12 / 20Highly Capable

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

Student Support18 / 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

Curriculum14 / 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 Culture18 / 20Elite

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

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff16 / 20Distinguished

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment18 / 20Elite

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 Governance10 / 20Highly Capable

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

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections15 / 20Leading

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

Sustainability19 / 20Elite

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

Key information

Affiliation
Catholic
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Girls
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
1,305
Student:teacher ratio
9.1:1
Location
Strathfield, New South Wales
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

1139139 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
    438(0)
    Writing
    455(+13)
    Spelling
    439(+6)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    462(+14)
    Numeracy
    447(+11)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    537(+16)
    Writing
    528(+20)
    Spelling
    527(+17)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    544(+12)
    Numeracy
    530(+6)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    589(+23)
    Writing
    601(+32)
    Spelling
    586(+26)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    599(+30)
    Numeracy
    601(+25)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    615(+19)
    Writing
    647(+36)
    Spelling
    607(+21)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    622(+28)
    Numeracy
    631(+26)

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
    ATAR 95 and over
    Figure
    28.0%
  • Result
    ATAR 90 and over
    Figure
    56.0%
  • Result
    HSC success rate
    Figure
    30.2%
  • Result
    SMH Rank
    Figure
    #36

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

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Common questions

What year levels does Santa Sabina College teach?

Santa Sabina College teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is Santa Sabina College a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Santa Sabina College is a Girls school.

What sector is Santa Sabina College in?

Santa Sabina College is classified as Independent.

Does Santa Sabina College offer boarding?

No, Santa Sabina College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Santa Sabina College?

Santa Sabina College has 1,305 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Santa Sabina College?

Santa Sabina College's student to teacher ratio is 9.1 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Santa Sabina College sit in?

Santa Sabina College sits in the Distinguished tier, a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas.

What is Santa Sabina College's strongest area on Schools360?

Santa Sabina College's strongest area is Academic Excellence, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where does Santa Sabina College rank?

Santa Sabina College ranks 8th among Catholic girls schools in New South Wales.

Where is Santa Sabina College located?

Santa Sabina College is located in Strathfield, New South Wales.