Tangara School For Girls

Cherrybrook, 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

Elite for Academic ExcellenceElite for Learning EnvironmentElite for Student WellbeingElite for Institutional ExcellenceRanked 2nd among Catholic schools in New South Wales

S360 score: 87.5%

Tangara School For Girls is a girls', Catholic, Boutique school from Prep to Year 12 in Cherrybrook, New South Wales. It sits in the Distinguished tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Academic Excellence, where it reaches Elite tier. It reaches Elite tier for Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections.

Schools360 scoring overview

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

Academic Excellence54 / 60 (90.0%)Elite

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing53 / 60 (88.3%)Elite

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment54 / 60 (90.0%)Elite

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence53 / 60 (88.3%)Elite

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 1219 / 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 Wellbeing16 / 20Distinguished

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 Development19 / 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.

Sports15 / 20Leading

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 Staff18 / 20Elite

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment19 / 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 Governance18 / 20Elite

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

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections20 / 20Elite

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
Catholic
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Girls
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
757
Student:teacher ratio
13.0:1
Location
Cherrybrook, New South Wales
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

1141141 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
    449(+11)
    Writing
    473(+31)
    Spelling
    457(+24)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    480(+32)
    Numeracy
    432(-4)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    536(+15)
    Writing
    526(+18)
    Spelling
    546(+36)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    583(+51)
    Numeracy
    528(+4)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    586(+20)
    Writing
    607(+38)
    Spelling
    603(+43)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    636(+67)
    Numeracy
    599(+23)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    622(+26)
    Writing
    653(+42)
    Spelling
    632(+46)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    671(+77)
    Numeracy
    645(+40)

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
    23.0%
  • Result
    SMH Rank
    Figure
    #62

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

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Common questions

What year levels does Tangara School For Girls teach?

Tangara School For Girls teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is Tangara School For Girls a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Tangara School For Girls is a Girls school.

What sector is Tangara School For Girls in?

Tangara School For Girls is classified as Independent.

Does Tangara School For Girls offer boarding?

No, Tangara School For Girls does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Tangara School For Girls?

Tangara School For Girls has 757 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Tangara School For Girls?

Tangara School For Girls's student to teacher ratio is 13.0 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Tangara School For Girls sit in?

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

What is Tangara School For Girls's strongest area on Schools360?

Tangara School For Girls's strongest area is Academic Excellence, reaching Elite tier.

Where does Tangara School For Girls rank?

Tangara School For Girls ranks 2nd among Catholic schools in New South Wales.

Where is Tangara School For Girls located?

Tangara School For Girls is located in Cherrybrook, New South Wales.