The latest list of Australia’s Top 100 Private Schools 2025 is hot off the press!  The list shines a very bright light on the powerhouse performance of the country's top schools.

Single-sex schools in particular have stood out. Whether it’s the girls going for gold or the boys topping the charts, these schools are making academic waves across the country. Out of the top 20 schools, a whopping 18 are single-sex, with eight all-boys and ten all-girls schools leading the charge. Only two co-ed schools managed to snag a coveted top 10 spot. (Looks like co-ed schools have some catching up to do!)

Australia’s Top 100 Private Schools List of 2025 Revealed

More Than Just Academics

The Top 100 list isn’t just about test scores. These rankings are built from over 20 different metrics, including everything from campus facilities and funding levels to student-teacher ratios, subject variety, sports, and extracurriculars. It’s the full package!

A Quick State-by-State Snapshot:

NSW

NSW scored 25 spots on the list, with schools like SCEGGS Darlinghurst, PLC Sydney, Abbotsleigh, and Pymble Ladies’ College all bringing the prestige. Margery Evans, CEO of Independent Schools Australia, wasn’t surprised. “There’s great diversity and quality here,” she said.

VIC

Victoria matched NSW with 25 schools in the top 100. Haileybury College led the charge, praised for its strong focus on evidence-based teaching and a culture that’s always aiming higher. Principal Derek Scott says it’s about creating a mindset that looks “upwards and outwards”—and it’s clearly working!

QLD

In the Sunshine State, Brisbane Girls Grammar School led the way. One of 20 Queensland schools on the list, BGGS was recognised for its vibrant, student-led energy. 

SA

South Australia took a different approach, with co-ed Scotch College rising to the top. Principal Trent Driver highlighted the global opportunities they provide, including international partnerships and conferences that shape future leaders.

Whether you're cheering for tradition or championing co-ed, one thing’s clear: Australia’s top private schools are setting the bar high. From stellar academics to well-rounded programs, these schools are giving students every opportunity to shine.

Want to See Who Made the List?

Check out the full Top 100 Private Schools list now!

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