St Catherine's School
Waverley, NSW 2024
- Years
- K–12
- Primary & Secondary
- Students
- 1,122
- ACARA 2025
A nurturing environment fostering character, intellect, and a meaningful contribution to the world.
With a rich heritage, the school offers a rigorous K-12 academic program and extensive cocurricular activities, fostering values of integrity, courage, and service, nurturing young women to thrive as leaders in STEM, performing arts, and sports.
School Overview
Key information about St Catherine's School
| School type | Primary & Secondary | Sector | Independent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year levels | K–12 | Enrolments | 1,122 |
| Early learning | Not confirmed | Teacher–student ratio | 1:10.3 |
| Gender | All Girls | Principal | Not available |
| Boarding | Yes | Founded | Not available |
| School type | Primary & Secondary |
|---|---|
| Year levels | K–12 |
| Early learning | Not confirmed |
| Gender | All Girls |
| Boarding | Yes |
| Sector | Independent |
|---|---|
| Enrolments | 1,122 |
| Teacher–student ratio | 1:10.3 |
| Principal | Not available |
| Founded | Not available |
Enrolment history
Student composition · 2025
Boys and girls
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 1,122
Language background other than English
- Another language at home
- 10%
- English only
- 90%
- Not stated
- 0%
Location
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St Catherine's School
26 Albion St, Waverley NSW 2024
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Key Highlights
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2025 HSC rank and strong ATARs
The school ranked 38th in NSW in the 2025 HSC, with 46.6% of students achieving an ATAR above 90.
Long-running on-campus boarding
Boarding has been part of St Catherine’s since day one, with a modern, custom-designed house at the heart of campus.
Performing arts and aquatic centre
The integrated centre opened in 2022 and includes a 12-lane heated pool, a 502-seat theatre and a learn-to-swim pool.
School Fees
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| Year Level | Domestic Students | International Students |
|---|---|---|
| Primary School | ||
| Kindergarten | $26,131 | $34,275 |
| Year 1 | $28,886 | $36,083 |
| Year 2 | $28,886 | $36,083 |
| Year 3 | $34,391 | $40,564 |
| Year 4 | $34,391 | $40,564 |
| Year 5 | $34,391 | $40,564 |
| Year 6 | $34,391 | $40,564 |
| Secondary School | ||
| Year 7 | $41,672 | $50,325 |
| Year 8 | $41,672 | $50,325 |
| Year 9 | $41,672 | $50,325 |
| Year 10 | $41,672 | $50,325 |
| Year 11 | $44,606 | $53,988 |
| Year 12 | $44,606 | $53,988 |
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