Waverley College is an independent Catholic boys school grounded in Edmund Rice tradition, offering a structured and strongly pastoral environment.
NAPLAN averaging 28 points above national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Waverley College is an independent Catholic boys school grounded in Edmund Rice tradition, offering a structured and strongly pastoral environment. The school is known for its music program and annual festival, alongside a competitive AFL program and Army Cadet Unit. With 14 dedicated science and engineering laboratories, it supports specialised study in engineering and marine sciences. The tight-knit community suits families seeking traditional values, clear pastoral support, and co-curricular depth in music, sport and leadership.
1 HSC Top Achievers — #129 of 240 New South Wales schools.
Waverley College has an overall SchoolRank score of 53.6/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B+ (Good) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1131 (91st percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Waverley College, Year 5 students averaged 516 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 570, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 597, 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.
Waverley College is a large Independent combined school with approximately 1,525 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.
Waverley College has approximate annual tuition fees of $20,283. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school grades B− (Slightly below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Waverley College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. This is 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 85%, which is below average.
In the 2025 HSC, 7 students at Waverley College were all-round achievers, with results in the top band across 10 or more units. The school had 1 top achiever place across 2025 HSC courses.
Waverley College is located in Waverley, NSW, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1131 (91st 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.