Boarding Schools NSW

In Australia, especially in NSW, families are fortunate to have an abundance of quality schools to choose from. There’s a school for your child, whether you live in the heart of Sydney or its outer reaches in regional NSW.

There are a lot of boarding schools in NSW, how do you choose the right one for your child?

Over the last 21+ years we have helped over 17,000 children on their journey to find a boarding school. We’ve found that the answer to this question largely depends on your personal preferences. Location, facilities, student activities, scholarships and school fees are just some of the important factors. Choosing the right NSW boarding school is all about doing your due diligence as a family and seeing how the school lines up with you and your child’s interests and preferences, as well as core beliefs.

  • Compare your family values to the schools you’re considering.
  • See what extracurricular programmes the school offers.
  • Attend one of our Boarding Schools Expo events where the schools you are most interested in are attending.
  • Make sure that you’re comfortable with the school fees.
  • Look at whether there are scholarships or bursaries available.
  • Involve your child in the decision-making process.
Consider this directory your go-to guide for everything you need to know about boarding school options in the NSW. Use our comprehensive checklist of questions to consider, as you narrow down your shortlist to find the school that is the best fit for your child (and your family).

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  • Abbotsleigh

    Abbotsleigh

    Wahroonga, Sydney
    Boarding: 7-12 Girls
    Religion: Anglican
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  • Ascham-School

    Ascham School

    Edgecliff, Sydney
    Boarding: 7 - 12 Students
    Religion: Non-denominational
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  • Barker College

    Hornsby, Sydney
    Boarding: 10 - 12 Co-ed
    Religion: Anglican
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  • Calrossy Anglican School Tamworth

    Tamworth, NSW, Tamworth
    Boarding: 7-12 Boys / 7-12 Girls
    Religion: Anglican
    View School Fees
  • Cranbrook School

    Bellevue Hill, Sydney
    Boarding: 7-12 Boys
    Religion: Anglican
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  • Farrer Students Activites

    Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School

    Tamworth
    Boarding: 7-12 Boys
    Religion: None
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  • Frensham

    Mittagong, Mittagong, Southern Highlands NSW
    Boarding: 7 – 12 Girls
    Religion: Christian non-denominational
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  • Hurlstone Agricultural High School

    Glenfield, Sydney
    Boarding: 7 - 12 Co-ed
    Religion: Non-Denominational
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  • Kambala

    Kambala

    Rose Bay, Sydney
    Boarding: 7 – 12
    Religion: Anglican
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  • Kincoppal-Rose Bay School

    Rose Bay, Rose Bay, Sydney
    Boarding: 7-12 Girls
    Religion: Catholic
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  • Kinross Wolaroi Students

    Kinross Wolaroi School

    Orange
    Boarding: 7–12 Co-ed
    Religion: Uniting Church
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  • Knox Grammar School

    Wahroonga, Sydney
    Boarding: 7-12 Boys
    Religion: Uniting Church
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  • Loreto Normanhurst

    Normanhurst, Sydney
    Boarding: 7 – 12 Girls
    Religion: Catholic
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  • Macquarie Anglican Grammar School – Dubbo

    Dubbo
    Boarding: 7 - 12 Co-ed
    Religion: Anglican
    View School Fees
  • Mount-Erin-Boarding

    Mount Erin Boarding

    Wagga Wagga, Wagga Wagga
    Boarding: 7 - 12 Co-ed
    Religion: Catholic
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  • NEGS Armidale students walking with the Principal on school grounds.

    NEGS

    Armidale
    Boarding: 5-12 Girls
    Religion: Anglican
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  • Newington College

    Stanmore, Sydney
    Boarding: Years 9 - 12 Boys
    Religion: Uniting Church
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  • PLC Armidale

    Armidale
    Boarding: 5 - 12 Girls
    Religion: Presbyterian
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  • PLC Sydney students in the College grounds

    PLC Sydney

    Croydon, Sydney
    Boarding: 7-12 Girls
    Religion: Presbyterian
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  • Pymble Ladies’ College

    Pymble, Sydney
    Boarding: 7-12 Girls
    Religion: Uniting Church
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  • Ravenswood School for Girls

    Gordon, Sydney
    Boarding: 7-12
    Religion: Uniting Church
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  • Red Bend Catholic College

    Forbes
    Boarding: 7-12 Co-ed
    Religion: Catholic
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  • St Catherine’s School Sydney

    Waverley, Sydney
    Boarding: Years 7 to 12
    Religion: Anglican
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  • St Francis De Sales Regional College

    Leeton
    Boarding: 7-12 Co-ed
    Religion: Christian
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  • St Gregory’s College

    Gregory Hills, Sydney
    Boarding: 7-12 Boys
    Religion: Catholic
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  • Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview

    Lane Cove, Sydney
    Boarding: 6 - 12 Boys
    Religion: Catholic
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  • St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill

    Hunters Hill, Sydney
    Boarding: 7 to 12 Boys
    Religion: Catholic
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  • St-Pauls-College

    St Paul’s College, Walla Walla NSW

    Walla Walla
    Boarding: 7–12 Co-ed
    Religion: Lutheran Church of Australia
    View School Fees
  • St Paul’s International College

    Moss Vale
    Boarding: 7–12 Co-ed
    Religion: Catholic
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  • St Scholastica’s College

    Glebe, Sydney
    Boarding: 7 - 12 Girls
    Religion: Catholic
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  • St Stanislaus’ College

    Bathurst
    Boarding: 7 - 12 Boys
    Religion: Catholic
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  • Girls socialising & relaxing in the Common room in the Boarding house

    St Vincent’s College, Potts Point

    Potts Point, Sydney
    Boarding: 7 - 12 Girls
    Religion: Catholic
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  • Scots All Saints College Senior Students with Head of College, Mr Richard Ford

    Scots All Saints College

    Bathurst, Bathurst, NSW
    Boarding: 7 – 12 for Boys and Girls
    Religion: Presbyterian
    View School Fees
  • Shore Boarding

    Shore

    North Sydney, CBD, City, North Shore, North Sydney, Sydney
    Boarding: 7 - 12 Boys
    Religion: Anglican
    View School Fees
  • Snowy Mountains Grammar School

    Jindabyne, Jindabyne
    Boarding: Year 7-12 Co-ed
    Religion: Anglican
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  • Tara Anglican School for Girls

    North Parramatta, Sydney
    Boarding: 5–12 Girls
    Religion: Anglican
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  • The Armidale School (TAS)

    Armidale, NSW
    Boarding: 6 - 12 Co-ed
    Religion: Anglican
    View School Fees
  • The-King-School

    The King’s School

    Parramatta, Moss Vale, Sydney
    Boarding: Years 3 to 12 (Boys)
    Religion: Anglican
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  • The King’s School Tudor House

    Bowral, Moss Vale
    Boarding: 3-6 Boys & Girls
    Religion: Anglican
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  • The-Mcdonald-College

    The McDonald College

    North Strathfield, Sydney
    Boarding: 7 – 12 All genders
    Religion: N/A
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  • The-Scots-College

    The Scots College, Sydney

    Bellevue Hill, Bellevue Hill, Sydney
    Boarding: 5 – 12 Boys
    Religion: Presbyterian
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  • The Scots School Albury

    North East Victoria, Riverina NSW, Albury, Wodonga
    Boarding: 7 - 12 Co-educational
    Religion: Uniting Church
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  • Wenona

    Frenchs Forest, North Sydney, Sydney
    Boarding: 7-12 Girls
    Religion: Non-denominational
    View School Fees
  • Yanco Agricultural High School

    Yanco, Leeton, Yanco
    Boarding: 7-12 Co-ed
    View School Fees

Use our location map of NSW & ACT Boarding Schools to find all the options in your area and to consider a distance that will work for your family.

Boarding Schools Expo - Free Admission

Excited to discover any of these NSW Boarding Schools in person? Then head to our Boarding Expo pages to find information on our events.

Dubbo Expo

Friday 15 May 2026, 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday 16 May 2026, 9:30 am - 2:30 pmDRTCC, 155 Darling Street Dubbo NSW

EXPLORE

Wagga Wagga Expo

Friday 29 May 2026, 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday 30 May 2026, 9:30 am - 2:30 pmBolton Park Stadium, 50 Morgan Street, Wagga Wagga NSW

EXPLORE

Moree Pop-up

Thursday 23 July 2026, 12:30 pm - 6:30 pmMoree War Memorial Hall, 34 Balo Street Moree NSW

EXPLORE

Tamworth Expo

Friday 24 July 2026, 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday 25 July 2026, 9:30 am - 2:30 pmTRECC, Greg Norman Drive, Tamworth NSW

EXPLORE

FAQS

Boarding schools are a well-established and popular choice in New South Wales. For many families—particularly those living in regional and rural areas—boarding offers access to schools, subjects and opportunities that might not be available closer to home.

In metropolitan areas, boarding is also chosen for different reasons: a strong sense of community, structured routines, co-curricular programs, and the chance for students to develop independence and resilience in a supportive environment.

NSW has one of the largest and most diverse selections of boarding schools in Australia, with options across boys’, girls’ and co-educational settings, as well as religious and non-denominational schools. With a wide range of academic, sporting, arts and agricultural opportunities on offer, boarding is a popular and trusted choice for families across NSW.

Students at NSW boarding schools benefit from more than just classroom learning. Boarding offers:

  • A wide range of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities

  • Daily life alongside peers from diverse backgrounds and communities

  • Experience-based learning that supports independence, confidence and personal growth 

Academic Excellence

Independent and selective government high schools in NSW are well-known for their high academic standards. They often go beyond traditional classroom learning, incorporating experience-based approaches that help students apply knowledge in real-world contexts.

Many of these schools have smaller class sizes, giving students more opportunities to engage with teachers and peers. These close-knit learning environments provide strong support and encouragement, helping students build confidence and achieve a higher standard of education.

Extracurricular Activities

While NSW boarding schools are academically challenging, they also provide ample opportunities for students to explore their interests beyond the classroom. Boarding life encourages students to get involved and contribute to the school community, often bringing energy and spirit to everything the school offers.

From sports and creative pursuits to leadership and community programs, NSW boarding schools offer a wide range of activities that help students grow, develop new skills, and reach their full potential.

 

Boarding school fees are typically broken down into boarding costs and tuition costs, though prices do typically vary depending on location and exclusivity. As a guide, families should plan on paying around $25k to $33k in tuition and around $25k in boarding during secondary years. For more information go to our Fees Directory.

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