Since 1901, Ravenswood School for Girls has embraced a strong tradition of educational excellence, developing young women of purpose who are empowered and inspired by the highest quality of teaching and learning experiences. We are guided by our Christian ethos and Guiding Principles of Excellence, Respect, Courage, Compassion and Optimism.
Recognised as a leading school in the area of Positive Education, Ravenswood was the first school in New South Wales to adopt a Visible Wellbeing approach. Our girls often refer to the keen sense of belonging they experience and the warmth of the school’s atmosphere.
Ravenswood is located in Sydney’s picturesque and leafy upper North Shore, 15 kilometres from Sydney’s city centre and within five minutes’ walk of the main train line. Our girls enjoy beautiful, idyllic grounds and award winning, world-class facilities. Their opportunities are broadened further by our relationship with our brother school, Knox Grammar School.
Ravenswood is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that uses the framework of the Primary Years Programme (PYP) in the Junior School and offers a choice between the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (HSC) and the IB Diploma in Years 11-12.
Our Global Experience and Social Justice Programs provide inter-cultural and service learning through overseas and interstate educational visits, study of languages and exchange programs.
Ravenswood’s sport for all philosophy delivers opportunities for every girl, promoting both inclusiveness and the physical and mental wellbeing aspects of sport.
Students have access to an extensive and dynamic performing arts curricular and co-curricular program across Music, Drama, Dance, Speech and Technical Theatre, that encompasses students from all Year Groups.
The school offers more than 100 co-curricular options across a broad range of domains, providing girls with endless opportunities to explore their passions outside the classroom.
Ravenswood offers a boutique boarding experience for students from Years 7 to 12 in the stylish Ravenswood Residential College (RRC) just a short walk from the school campus. We welcome students from metropolitan and country NSW, interstate and international destinations.
The Ravenswood Learning Framework is underpinned by the recognition that each student is a unique learner. It promotes a culture of inquiry and collaboration, nurturing students to excel.
A vibrant and multi-faceted curriculum, combined with an extensive range of learning opportunities and enrichment programs, allows our girls to pursue their individual interests and extend their talents.
Ravenswood has a proud tradition of academic excellence with girls consistently achieving outstanding results in the NSW Higher School Certificate and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Ravenswood graduates gain entry to many prestigious Australian and international university courses.
Music
Performing Arts
Debating / Public Speaking
Languages
Special Needs
Religion / Faith
Co-Curricular Activities
International Exchange
Creative Arts
Student Health and Wellbeing
Gifted and Talented
Community
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths)
Outdoor MultiPurpose Sporting Courts
Chapel
Heated Swimming Pool
Boarding House
Library
Gymnasium
Dance Studio
Sporting Oval
Basketball Stadium
Athletics Track
Performing Arts Centre
Academic Scholarships / Music Scholarships / Kim Buchan All Rounder Scholarship / The Margaret Donaldson Scholarship / The Ravenswood Old Girls’ Union Scholarship / The Rural Residential Scholarship
Regular tours available. Bookings at: https://bookings.ravenswood.nsw.edu.au/events/