Sceggs Darlinghurst

Darlinghurst, New South Wales · Anglican · Girls · Prep to Year 12

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Elite tier

the highest tier on Schools360, reflecting exceptional overall performance

Elite for Academic ExcellenceElite for Institutional ExcellenceElite tier

S360 score: 88.1%

Sceggs Darlinghurst is a girls', Anglican, Mid-Sized school from Prep to Year 12 in Darlinghurst, New South Wales. It sits in the Elite 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 Excellence60 / 60 (100.0%)Elite

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing52 / 60 (86.7%)Distinguished

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities46 / 60 (76.7%)Leading

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment50 / 60 (83.3%)Distinguished

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence54 / 60 (90.0%)Elite

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 1220 / 20Elite

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

University Outcomes and Pathways20 / 20Elite

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

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing15 / 20Leading

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

Student Support19 / 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

Curriculum16 / 20Distinguished

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 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 Environment15 / 20Leading

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 Governance19 / 20Elite

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

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections19 / 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
Girls
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
933
Student:teacher ratio
8.3:1
Location
Darlinghurst, New South Wales
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

1209209 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
    468(+30)
    Writing
    464(+22)
    Spelling
    470(+37)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    482(+34)
    Numeracy
    466(+30)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    538(+17)
    Writing
    514(+6)
    Spelling
    511(+1)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    561(+29)
    Numeracy
    534(+10)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    627(+61)
    Writing
    616(+47)
    Spelling
    597(+37)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    643(+74)
    Numeracy
    632(+56)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    639(+43)
    Writing
    665(+54)
    Spelling
    618(+32)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    656(+62)
    Numeracy
    638(+33)

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
    60.0%

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

2023

  • Result
    ATAR 90 and over
    Figure
    60.0%
  • Result
    HSC success rate
    Figure
    46.4%
  • Result
    SMH Rank
    Figure
    #9

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

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Common questions

What year levels does Sceggs Darlinghurst teach?

Sceggs Darlinghurst teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is Sceggs Darlinghurst a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Sceggs Darlinghurst is a Girls school.

What sector is Sceggs Darlinghurst in?

Sceggs Darlinghurst is classified as Independent.

Does Sceggs Darlinghurst offer boarding?

No, Sceggs Darlinghurst does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Sceggs Darlinghurst?

Sceggs Darlinghurst has 933 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Sceggs Darlinghurst?

Sceggs Darlinghurst's student to teacher ratio is 8.3 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Sceggs Darlinghurst sit in?

Sceggs Darlinghurst sits in the Elite tier, the highest tier on Schools360, reflecting exceptional overall performance.

What is Sceggs Darlinghurst's strongest area on Schools360?

Sceggs Darlinghurst's strongest area is Academic Excellence, reaching Elite tier.

Where does Sceggs Darlinghurst rank?

Sceggs Darlinghurst ranks 10th among private girls schools in New South Wales.

Where is Sceggs Darlinghurst located?

Sceggs Darlinghurst is located in Darlinghurst, New South Wales.