Tara Anglican School for Girls

North Parramatta, New South Wales · Anglican · 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 ExcellenceDistinguished tier

S360 score: 84.0%

Tara Anglican School for Girls is a girls', Anglican, Mid-Sized school from Prep to Year 12 in North Parramatta, 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 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 Excellence53 / 60 (88.3%)Elite

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities50 / 60 (83.3%)Distinguished

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment50 / 60 (83.3%)Distinguished

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence45 / 60 (75.0%)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 Pathways15 / 20Leading

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 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.

Sports17 / 20Distinguished

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 Staff15 / 20Leading

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 Innovation16 / 20Distinguished

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

Institutional Excellence

School Governance15 / 20Leading

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.

Sustainability14 / 20Trusted

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

Key information

Affiliation
Anglican
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Girls
Boarding
Yes
Total enrolments
949
Student:teacher ratio
10.9:1
Location
North Parramatta, New South Wales
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

1175175 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
    453(+15)
    Writing
    476(+34)
    Spelling
    463(+30)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    484(+36)
    Numeracy
    450(+14)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    543(+22)
    Writing
    537(+29)
    Spelling
    543(+33)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    567(+35)
    Numeracy
    558(+34)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    606(+40)
    Writing
    610(+41)
    Spelling
    610(+50)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    625(+56)
    Numeracy
    638(+62)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    637(+41)
    Writing
    650(+39)
    Spelling
    626(+40)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    648(+54)
    Numeracy
    652(+47)

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
    51.0%

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

2023

  • Result
    ATAR 95 and over
    Figure
    28.0%
  • Result
    HSC success rate
    Figure
    34.1%
  • Result
    SMH Rank
    Figure
    #30

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

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Common questions

What year levels does Tara Anglican School for Girls teach?

Tara Anglican School for Girls teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is Tara Anglican School for Girls a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Tara Anglican School for Girls is a Girls school.

What sector is Tara Anglican School for Girls in?

Tara Anglican School for Girls is classified as Independent.

Does Tara Anglican School for Girls offer boarding?

Yes, Tara Anglican School for Girls offers boarding.

How many students attend Tara Anglican School for Girls?

Tara Anglican School for Girls has 949 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Tara Anglican School for Girls?

Tara Anglican School for Girls's student to teacher ratio is 10.9 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Tara Anglican School for Girls sit in?

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

What is Tara Anglican School for Girls's strongest area on Schools360?

Tara Anglican School for Girls's strongest area is Academic Excellence, reaching Elite tier.

Where does Tara Anglican School for Girls rank?

Tara Anglican School for Girls ranks 17th among private girls schools in New South Wales.

Where is Tara Anglican School for Girls located?

Tara Anglican School for Girls is located in North Parramatta, New South Wales.