Amity College is an independent, co-ed school in Prestons combining a strong pastoral approach with academic intensity.
NAPLAN averaging +30 above national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Amity College is an independent, co-ed school in Prestons combining a strong pastoral approach with academic intensity. The school offers STEM programs including coding and robotics alongside a robust visual and performing arts offering. A dedicated learning support team works across K-12, providing in-class tutoring and extra classes at secondary level. Known for its Duke of Edinburgh program, peer support, and annual state-wide Maths Cup, Amity attracts engaged learners and offers scholarships for academic, sporting, and artistic achievement. The community is tight-knit and focused on developing the whole student.
Amity College is also known as Amity Prestons.
Amity College has an overall SchoolRank score of 54.1/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 65/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1096, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Amity College, Year 3 students averaged 438 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 518, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 571, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 599, above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Spelling. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Amity College is a large independent combined school with approximately 2,588 students. It offers education for years K-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Amity College has approximate annual tuition fees of $5,125. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 59/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Amity College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 27% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
Amity College is located in Prestons, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1096 (83th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.