By Current Pupil - reviewed on 29th Aug 2011 love it there!!! it's super cool being with the other girls!

By Parent - reviewed on 20th Aug 2010 Pymble has wonderful facilities, grounds, and dedicated and well trained staff ... read review

By Parent - reviewed on 18th Nov 2009 It is simply an outstanding school

School Profile

'We believe we are a leading school because we offer one of the most comprehensive holistic educational experiences. We nurture our students to make the most of their individual potential and to get the very best from their education. Our strong academic record is just part of the story. The College also offers a showcase of exceptional co-curricular programs. We strive to ensure our students complete their secondary education with the confidence, maturity and necessary skills to make informed decisions in their career and future personal life.'

Our College
Pymble Ladies' College is a leading independent, non-selective girls' school, set on 20 hectares of beautiful park-like grounds on the North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The College is a safe, happy, caring community of Kindergarten to Year 12 day students and Year 7 to Year 12 boarding students.

Pymble offers extensive opportunities for girls and young women to excel. They enjoy a showcase of exceptional curricular and co-curricular programs, advanced learning technology, outstanding facilities and extensive choices in the performing arts, sporting and cultural arenas. A strong academic record and focus on each student as an individual creates a truly holistic educational experience.

The College motto of All' Ultimo Lavoro - 'strive for the highest' inspires our students and staff to go beyond and to be the best that they can be.

Our Vision, Mission and Values
Our vision is to provide an education universally acknowledged for its outstanding quality and exceptional opportunities.
Our mission is to foster in each student a passion for learning and scholarship, a quiet but unshakeable self-confidence, and the values and skills to make a worthwhile contribution to her community.

Five core values affirm our commitment to the Christian heritage of Pymble Ladies' College and underpin everything that we do. These values of care, courage, integrity, respect and responsibility provide a strong foundation for dynamic learning.

Our Programs
An extensive curriculum is offered across all years, with 43 individual subject choices offered to students for the Higher School Certificate. The Pastoral Care Program at Pymble is from Kindergarten to Year 12 and comprehensive in its scope though individual in its delivery, and provides girls with the specific care and attention they require at the various stages of their schooling life. The College also offers students a choice of 51co-curricular activities.

Our Facilities
The College is divided into four separate schools on the one campus (five schools by 2011). There are purpose-built Preparatory and Junior Schools, a Middle School and an Upper School.

Students spend the majority of their time in their specific school precincts, however all students enjoy the outstanding shared facilities including a 750 seat Performing Arts Centre, Music School, Visual Arts Centre, state-of-the-art indoor gymnasium, three full-size, multi-purpose sporting fields, 25 outdoor tennis/basketball courts, ten netball courts, and Olympic standard 50 metre swimming pool with diving boards, tower and learner's pool.

Boarding
Pymble offers a safe, caring and nurturing environment for its boarders - comfortable and relaxed yet stimulating surroundings where girls can grow and learn.

Three Boarding Houses are situated within the school grounds and accommodate up to 115 boarders. A structure designed to facilitate the unique needs of girls at different year levels has been implemented, with boarders in Years 7, 8 and 9 (together with selected Year 11 boarders acting as mentors and 'Big Sisters) residing in Goodlet House. Years 10 and 11 boarders reside in Marden House and Year 12 boarders are in single rooms in Lang House, where they are provided the resources and support required by students in their final year of secondary schooling.

School Criteria

Independent private girls day/boarding school in New South Wales, Australia. 5 to 18, 2000+ pupils

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School Address

Pymble Ladies' College
Avon Road, PO Box 137
Pymble
New South Wales
2073
Australia

Contact Details

Tel: +61 2 98557799
Fax: +61 2 9855 7766
E-mail: E-mail Pymble Ladies' College | Request Prospectus

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