Loreto Normanhurst is an independent girls' school with a strong pastoral culture built on its FACE Curriculum and House system.
NAPLAN averaging 46 points above national year-level averages; the result is an A- overall.
Loreto Normanhurst is an independent girls' school with a strong pastoral culture built on its FACE Curriculum and House system. It serves a boarding population of 200+ students alongside day girls, with intentional support through the Oakseed social-emotional program and dedicated pastoral care. The school emphasises student leadership from Year 5 onwards and maintains a traditional, structured environment that suits families valuing community, faith integration, and personal growth alongside academics.
5 HSC Top Achievers — #34 of 240 New South Wales schools.
Loreto Normanhurst has an overall SchoolRank score of 71.5/100, 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 1164 (97th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Loreto Normanhurst, Year 5 students averaged 531 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 590, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 617, 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 Normanhurst is a large Independent combined school with approximately 1,240 students. It offers education for years 5-12. As an Independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Loreto Normanhurst has approximate annual tuition fees of $32,632. 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 Normanhurst has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.4:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 39% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 95%, which is excellent.
In the 2025 HSC, 11 students at Loreto Normanhurst 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 Normanhurst is located in Normanhurst, NSW, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1164 (97th 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.