Snowy Mountains Grammar School

Jindabyne, New South Wales · Anglican · Co-ed · Prep 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 Learning OpportunitiesRanked 3rd among private regional schools in New South WalesDistinguished tier

S360 score: 85.3%

Snowy Mountains Grammar School is a co-educational, Anglican, Boutique school from Prep to Year 12 in Jindabyne, 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 Wellbeing.

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 Wellbeing53 / 60 (88.3%)Elite

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities53 / 60 (88.3%)Elite

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment52 / 60 (86.7%)Distinguished

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1017 / 20Distinguished

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

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1215 / 20Leading

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

University Outcomes and Pathways16 / 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 Support17 / 20Distinguished

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

Curriculum17 / 20Distinguished

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

Sports18 / 20Elite

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 Staff17 / 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 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 Connections18 / 20Elite

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
Anglican
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
Yes
Total enrolments
467
Student:teacher ratio
11.9:1
Location
Jindabyne, New South Wales
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

109393 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
    414(-24)
    Writing
    471(+29)
    Spelling
    398(-35)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    438(-10)
    Numeracy
    442(+6)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    519(-2)
    Writing
    482(-26)
    Spelling
    485(-25)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    513(-19)
    Numeracy
    515(-9)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    535(-31)
    Writing
    539(-30)
    Spelling
    513(-47)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    529(-40)
    Numeracy
    551(-25)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    599(+3)
    Writing
    603(-8)
    Spelling
    581(-5)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    570(-24)
    Numeracy
    607(+2)

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
    11.7%
  • Result
    SMH Rank
    Figure
    #150

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
    $3,822
  • Year level
    Year 8
    Annual fee
    $3,822
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Annual fee
    $4,133
  • Year level
    Year 10
    Annual fee
    $4,133
  • Year level
    Year 11
    Annual fee
    $4,353
  • Year level
    Year 12
    Annual fee
    $5,804
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.

Common questions

What year levels does Snowy Mountains Grammar School teach?

Snowy Mountains Grammar School teaches Prep to Year 12.

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

Snowy Mountains Grammar School is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Snowy Mountains Grammar School in?

Snowy Mountains Grammar School is classified as Independent.

Does Snowy Mountains Grammar School offer boarding?

Yes, Snowy Mountains Grammar School offers boarding.

How many students attend Snowy Mountains Grammar School?

Snowy Mountains Grammar School has 467 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Snowy Mountains Grammar School?

Snowy Mountains Grammar School's student to teacher ratio is 11.9 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Snowy Mountains Grammar School sit in?

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

What is Snowy Mountains Grammar School's strongest area on Schools360?

Snowy Mountains Grammar School's strongest area is Student Wellbeing, reaching Elite tier.

Where does Snowy Mountains Grammar School rank?

Snowy Mountains Grammar School ranks 3rd among private regional schools in New South Wales.

Where is Snowy Mountains Grammar School located?

Snowy Mountains Grammar School is located in Jindabyne, New South Wales.