The King's School is an independent co-ed school spanning 320 acres of native bushland in North Parramatta.
NAPLAN well above the national average at every tested year level and a median ATAR of 85.9; the result is an A- overall.
The King's School is an independent co-ed school spanning 320 acres of native bushland in North Parramatta. Its strength lies in pastoral care and structured tradition, supported by residential boarding, a cadet corps, and Duke of Edinburgh opportunities. Strong performing arts facilities and a dedicated leadership development program sit alongside international exchange. Suits families seeking a fully-rounded, character-focused education with boarding as an option, particularly those valuing discipline, outdoor learning, and pastoral community.
The King's School is also known as Theking's.
Median ATAR 85.9 ranks #11 of 16 New South Wales schools. Within New South Wales Independent schools, ranks #11 of 14.
11 HSC Top Achievers — #12 of 240 New South Wales schools.
42.0% of students achieved ATAR ≥ 90 — #9 of 19 New South Wales schools.
The King's School has an overall SchoolRank score of 73.6/100, 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 1163 (97th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at The King's School, Year 3 students averaged 463 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 544, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 612, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 623, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Numeracy. 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.
The King's School is a large Independent combined school with approximately 2,150 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.
The King's School has approximate annual tuition fees of $36,403. 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.
The King's School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 50% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 95%, which is excellent.
The King's School has a median ATAR of 85.9. The top ATAR was 99.95. 42% of students achieved an ATAR above 90. 64% achieved above 80. In the 2025 HSC, 23 students at The King's School were all-round achievers, with results in the top band across 10 or more units. The school had 11 top achiever places across 2025 HSC courses. The Year 12 completion rate is 99%.
The King's School is located in North Parramatta, NSW, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1163 (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.