Queenwood is an independent girls school in Mosman offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
NAPLAN well above the national average at every tested year level and a median ATAR of 91.0; the result is an A- overall.
Queenwood is an independent girls school in Mosman offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The school is academically rigorous with a progressive, inquiry-led approach. It is known for strength in debating and public speaking, technology and engineering, and outdoor education. Queenwood suits confident learners who thrive in intellectually demanding environments and want exposure to diverse disciplines beyond traditional academics.
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.
55.0% of students achieved ATAR ≥ 90 — #3 of 19 New South Wales schools.
Queenwood has an overall SchoolRank score of 73.1/100, 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 1172 (98th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Queenwood, Year 3 students averaged 491 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 558, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 603, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 637, 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.
Queenwood is a medium-sized Independent combined school with approximately 816 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.
Queenwood has approximate annual tuition fees of $39,466. 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.
Queenwood has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.5:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 37% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 94%, which is excellent.
Queenwood has a median ATAR of 91.0. The top ATAR was 99.95. 55% of students achieved an ATAR above 90. 81% achieved above 80. In the 2025 HSC, 9 students at Queenwood 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.
Queenwood is located in Mosman, NSW, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1172 (98th 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.