Very small independent co-ed secondary school (Years 9–12) in Bondi, NSW, serving 62 students.
NAPLAN averaging +41 above national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
WAYS Secondary has an overall SchoolRank score of 42.5/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 61/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 987, slightly below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at WAYS Secondary, Year 9 students averaged 610 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Reading. 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.
WAYS Secondary is a very small independent combined school with approximately 62 students. It offers education for years 9-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
WAYS Secondary has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 25% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 70%, which is below the national benchmark.
WAYS Secondary is located in Bondi, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 987 (41th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.