Loreto Kirribilli is an independent girls school on Sydney Harbour offering a strongly pastoral environment within a tight-knit community.
NAPLAN well above the national average at every tested year level and a median ATAR of 91.0; the result is an A- overall.
Loreto Kirribilli is an independent girls school on Sydney Harbour offering a strongly pastoral environment within a tight-knit community. The school runs a High Potential Gifted Education program and provides learning support at both junior and senior levels. Girls here engage with specialist programs in music, rowing and robotics, supported by excellent harbourside facilities. The school suits families seeking a smaller-scale, relational approach to education with access to the arts and competitive sports.
Median ATAR 91.0 ranks #4 of 16 New South Wales schools. Within New South Wales Independent schools, ranks #4 of 14.
5 HSC Top Achievers — #34 of 240 New South Wales schools.
Loreto Kirribilli has an overall SchoolRank score of 71.1/100, rated "Excellent". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades A− (Excellent) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1189 (99th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Loreto Kirribilli, Year 3 students averaged 484 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 545, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 594, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 630, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. 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.
Loreto Kirribilli is a large Independent combined school with approximately 1,176 students. It offers education for years K-12. As an Independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Loreto Kirribilli has approximate annual tuition fees of $31,650. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school grades B (Average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Loreto Kirribilli has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 36% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 94%, which is excellent.
Loreto Kirribilli has a median ATAR of 91.0. The top ATAR was 99.75. 75% of students achieved an ATAR above 80. In the 2025 HSC, 12 students at Loreto Kirribilli were all-round achievers, with results in the top band across 10 or more units. The school had 5 top achiever places across 2025 HSC courses.
Loreto Kirribilli is located in Kirribilli, NSW, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1189 (99th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.