Top Sporting Schools in Sydney
Discover Sydney’s best private schools for sports, based on Schools360’s comprehensive evaluation of school’s sporting programs, facilities, achievements, and more.
Many of Sydney's best private schools have a rich legacy of sporting excellence, where sports is ingrained in the culture and identity of the school.
Private schools recognise the value of sporting programs as a point of distinction. For many parents, sports programs are an important consideration, and sometimes the deciding factor, when choosing a private school for their child.
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The fusion of sports and academics creates a well-rounded educational experience.
Beyond physical fitness, school sports offer a myriad of benefits contributing to the holistic development of students. These include enhanced social wellbeing, positive impacts on academic performance, the cultivation of leadership skills, encouragement of a success mindset, and overall physical well-being.
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Sporting excellence enhances a school's reputation and serves as a positive branding element.
Many of Sydney’s most well-funded private schools are investing significantly in sports programs, professional coaching staff, elite athlete programs, and state-of-the-art facilities. The investment in facilities includes expansive gyms, sports ovals, boat sheds and rowing facilities, and aquatic centres.
School sports has evolved beyond athletics and traditional team sports, with many top private schools offering expanded sports options including snow sports.
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In addition to intra-school house sports, private schools in Sydney are affiliated with various school sporting organisations including the Independent Girls’ School Association, Associated Schools of NSW (CAS), and the Athletic Association of the Great Public Schools of NSW . These affiliations provide a structured platform for schools to engage in inter-school competitions and can be a pathway to representative and professional sports.
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The tables below highlight Sydney’s best private schools for sports*, to determine the rankings, Schools360 analysed:
Sports Opportunities
Athlete Support
Sports Facilities and Gym Quality
Swimming Facilities & Programs
Sporting Achievements
*Note that scores are out of 10 and only schools that scored above 9 are listed below
Boys’ Schools
| School | Schools360 Sports Score | Sports Affiliation | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King’s School | 10 / 10 | AAGPS | Parramatta |
| SHORE Sydney CoE Grammar | 10 / 10 | AAGPS | North Sydney |
| The Scots College | 10 / 10 | AAGPS | Bellevue |
| Knox Grammar School | 9.5 / 10 | CAS | Wahroonga |
| Cranbrook School | 9.5 / 10 | CAS | Bellevue Hill |
| St Ignatius’ College | 9.5 / 10 | AAGPS | Lane Cove |
| Newington College | 9.5 / 10 | AAGPS | Stanmore |
| St Joseph’s College | 9 / 10 | AAGPS | Hunters Hill |
Girls’ schools
| School | Schools360 Sports Score | Sports Affiliation | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pymble Ladies’ College | 10 / 10 | IGSA | Pymble |
| St Catherine’s School | 10 / 10 | IGSA | Waverley |
| MLC School | 9.5 / 10 | IGSA | Burwood |
| Presbyterian Ladies College | 9.5 / 10 | IGSA | Croydon |
| Abbotsleigh | 9 / 10 | IGSA | Wahroonga |
| Danebank Anglican School For Girls | 9 / 10 | IGSA | Hurstville |
| Loreto Kirribilli | 9 / 10 | IGSA | Kirribilli |
Co-ed schools
| School | Schools360 Sports Score | Sports Affiliation | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Armidale School | 9 / 10 | AAGPS | Armidale |
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