Santa Sabina College is an independent co-ed school in Strathfield rooted in Dominican Catholic tradition.
NAPLAN averaging 49 points above national year-level averages; the result is a B+ overall.
Santa Sabina College is an independent co-ed school in Strathfield rooted in Dominican Catholic tradition. It offers the International Baccalaureate program alongside a strong focus on service learning and social justice. The school is known for its music and orchestra, debating and public speaking, and experiential outdoor education including use of its Tallong campus. Learning support is dedicated and inclusive. The environment is strongly pastoral, traditional and structured, with experiential learning woven throughout. It suits families seeking a values-based education that combines academic rigour with community engagement and outdoor learning.
Santa Sabina College is also known as SSC Strathfield.
4 HSC Top Achievers — #44 of 240 New South Wales schools.
Santa Sabina College has an overall SchoolRank score of 68/100, rated "Good". 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 1139 (93rd percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Santa Sabina College, Year 3 students averaged 448 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 533, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 595, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 624, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Writing. 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.
Santa Sabina College is a large Independent combined school with approximately 1,320 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.
Santa Sabina College has approximate annual tuition fees of $23,561. 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.
Santa Sabina College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.6:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 29% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 94%, which is excellent.
The top ATAR was 99.60. In the 2025 HSC, 5 students at Santa Sabina College were all-round achievers, with results in the top band across 10 or more units. The school had 4 top achiever places across 2025 HSC courses.
Santa Sabina College is located in Strathfield, NSW, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1139 (93rd 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.