SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School

North Sydney, New South Wales · Christian · Boys · Prep to Year 12

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Elite tier

the highest tier on Schools360, reflecting exceptional overall performance

Elite for Academic ExcellenceElite for Learning OpportunitiesElite for Learning EnvironmentElite tier

S360 score: 90.5%

SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School is a boys', Christian, Large school from Prep to Year 12 in North Sydney, 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 Excellence58 / 60 (96.7%)Elite

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities55 / 60 (91.7%)Elite

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment55 / 60 (91.7%)Elite

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence49 / 60 (81.7%)Distinguished

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 1219 / 20Elite

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

University Outcomes and Pathways19 / 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 Support17 / 20Distinguished

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.

Sports20 / 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 Environment20 / 20Elite

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation18 / 20Elite

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 Connections19 / 20Elite

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

Sustainability12 / 20Highly Capable

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

Key information

Affiliation
Christian
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Boys
Boarding
Yes
Total enrolments
1,690
Student:teacher ratio
9.4:1
Location
North Sydney, New South Wales
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

1205205 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
    443(+1)
    Spelling
    451(+18)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    486(+38)
    Numeracy
    468(+32)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    544(+23)
    Writing
    526(+18)
    Spelling
    531(+21)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    558(+26)
    Numeracy
    568(+44)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    606(+40)
    Writing
    591(+22)
    Spelling
    586(+26)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    614(+45)
    Numeracy
    644(+68)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    624(+28)
    Writing
    621(+10)
    Spelling
    607(+21)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    632(+38)
    Numeracy
    664(+59)

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
    Median ATAR
    Figure
    91.83

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

2023

  • Result
    Median ATAR
    Figure
    91.9
  • Result
    ATAR 95 and over
    Figure
    32.0%
  • Result
    ATAR 90 and over
    Figure
    56.0%
  • Result
    HSC success rate
    Figure
    37.4%
  • Result
    SMH Rank
    Figure
    #24

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

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Common questions

What year levels does SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School teach?

SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School a boys, girls or co-ed school?

SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School is a Boys school.

What sector is SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School in?

SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School is classified as Independent.

Does SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School offer boarding?

Yes, SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School offers boarding.

How many students attend SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School?

SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School has 1,690 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School?

SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School's student to teacher ratio is 9.4 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School sit in?

SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School sits in the Elite tier, the highest tier on Schools360, reflecting exceptional overall performance.

What is SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School's strongest area on Schools360?

SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School's strongest area is Academic Excellence, reaching Elite tier.

Where does SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School rank?

SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School ranks 4th among private boys schools in New South Wales.

Where is SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School located?

SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School is located in North Sydney, New South Wales.