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Roseville College is an Anglican day school for girls on Sydney's North Shore, offering a continuous education from Preparatory to Year 12. The Junior School delivers the IB Primary Years Programme, while the Senior School expands Cambridge International options alongside the Australian Curriculum. In Years 9 and 10, core subjects include Christian Studies, English, Geography, History, Mathematics and PDHPE, with electives in Drama, Global Perspectives, Sociology and Physics among Cambridge offerings. Languages taught include Chinese, French and Japanese, with electives in Computing Technology, Visual Arts, Geography and Economics. The campus spans 2.3 hectares and features a dedicated Preparatory area, modern science spaces, Design and Technology studios, a Creative Arts Centre and a Performing Arts Centre with a 350-seat auditorium. A 1:1 BYOD program supports learning, alongside extensive sports facilities, music ensembles and debating, MUNA, Mock Trial and other cocurricular opportunities, reinforcing leadership, service and global awareness across curriculum and community.
Roseville College has instruction in English.
27 Bancroft Avenue, Roseville NSW 2069. The campus is on a single site with facilities located together. Roseville College Bus operates between Roseville College and the lower Northern Beaches, with stops at North Balgowlah, Balgowlah, Seaforth, Frenchs Forest, Killarney Heights and Forestville; the morning service arrives at the college by 8:05am and the afternoon service departs at 3:30pm.
Preparatory to Year 12 (girls).
An Anglican School for girls.
Inclusive Learning Department provides student learning support; English language proficiency support is available for overseas students.
Australia
Anglican
Day school with a morning start and an afternoon finish; transport times indicate 8:05am arrival and 3:30pm dismissal for bus service.
Roseville College Bus provides a dedicated service between Roseville College and the lower Northern Beaches, with stops at North Balgowlah, Balgowlah, Seaforth, Frenchs Forest, Killarney Heights and Forestville; operated by CDC Charter for Roseville College students only; morning arrival at 8:05am and afternoon departure at 3:30pm; flexible pass options available.
Annual tuition at Roseville College ranges from AUD 24,200 to AUD 40,260 for 2026/27.
Roseville College teaches IB (PYP), Cambridge IGCSE, Australian Curriculum.
Curriculum runs from Preparatory to Year 12. In Years 9–10, compulsory subjects are Christian Studies, English, Geography, History, Mathematics and PDHPE. Elective subjects include Cambridge International courses such as Drama, Global Perspectives, Sociology and Physics, with additional Cambridge options listed in the curriculum booklet. Languages offered include Chinese, French and Japanese, with electives in Computing Technology, Visual Arts, Geography and Economics. The Junior School delivers the IB Primary Years Program, and Cambridge International offerings have expanded in Senior School to include Drama joining the Cambridge suite. Roseville College provides 1:1 devices for students through a BYOD program to support learning.
Approximately 8.5 students per teaching staff member based on around 1,000 students and 118 teaching staff (2022 figures).
2025 HSC Outcomes: Roseville College ranked 19th in NSW in the SMH HSC School Ranking. Three students achieved a perfect ATAR of 99.95 and shared the title of HSC Dux. Three First in Course results were achieved in Biology, Chemistry and Legal Studies. 15 All-round Achievers were recognised, and 33% of students achieved an ATAR of 95.00 and above while 49% achieved an ATAR of 90.00 and above.
In 2022–2024, 91.2% of the graduating cohort received an early entry offer to university and 100% were offered a university place; 56.9% of offers were STEM-related. These patterns reflect strong university pathways for Roseville College graduates.
Staff professional learning includes Inclusive Education – Learning Support and Gifted and Talented training as part of ongoing teacher development.
Wellbeing is vital: emotional, physical and spiritual health are central to learning. The integrated wellbeing approach keeps each girl known and part of a family-like community, supporting relationships that sustain wellbeing. The Wellbeing department provides a toolkit and onsite psychologists to build emotional resilience and support proactive management of wellbeing. If additional support is needed, staff collaborate with families and external agencies, delivering personalised responses. Senior School teachers have Youth Mental Health First Aid certification to strengthen mental health literacy across the college.
Inclusive Learning provides targeted support for students who require additional assistance. The program uses a differentiated curriculum and collaboration between Inclusive Learning teachers, classroom teachers and support staff to help students access the curriculum. High-ability students are extended within the Inclusive Learning framework.
Language proficiency with EALD: Students studying English as an Additional Language and/or Dialect receive specialised support to maximise learning. Individualised support helps access the full academic program and builds language skills through group and one-to-one interaction, with development in speaking, writing, vocabulary, reading and grammar.
Wellbeing is central: emotional, physical and spiritual health are integral to learning. The wellbeing toolkit and onsite college psychologist team support students' emotional resilience and proactive wellbeing management. Staff have wellbeing and mental health training, with Senior School teachers holding Youth Mental Health First Aid certification to strengthen mental health literacy across the college.
The College maintains a Child Safe policy and a safe environment for children, with compliance to NSW child protection laws and the NSW Child Safe Standards. Codes of Conduct outline expectations of behaviour for students and staff; a Student Discipline Policy ensures safety and fair treatment. The Anti-Bullying policy prohibits bullying; a Complaints Handling Policy and a Report a Concern mechanism are available for safeguarding concerns.
1. Complete an online enrolment application. The Enrolment Process begins with enquiry and requires submitting an online enrolment form for each daughter. The application fee is 300 AUD and is non-refundable. During the application you upload documents including the daughter's full birth certificate, proof of Australian citizenship or residency (if applicable), the latest school report (if applicable), the NAPLAN report (if applicable), and two written references from a clergy member, teacher, close family friend, or colleague.
2. Offer of a confirmed place. After the application is reviewed, an offer of a confirmed place may be made if a place is available in the requested year. The accepted place must be confirmed within four weeks by paying the non-refundable Acceptance Fee of 1,500 AUD. If a place is not immediately available, the Registrar will contact you about placing your daughter on the waitlist. Waitlist ranking is by date of application, with possible priority given to relatives of alumni, siblings already enrolled, and daughters of Anglican clergy.
3. Finalisation of place. A Finalisation Fee of 2,500 AUD is payable two years prior to commencement to secure the place; the fee is non-refundable. If the Finalisation Fee is not paid, the place is not confirmed.
4. Interviews. For enrolment in Years 8–11, an interview with the Principal is required as part of the process, and any offer of a place is at the Principal's discretion. Interviews for Preparatory, Kindergarten, Year 3, Year 5 and Year 7 occur in the year before commencement and are informal, forming part of orientation. The interview also provides an opportunity for parents and daughters to ask questions.
5. Orientation. Orientation events are held to prepare new intake and help families integrate into College life, providing opportunities to meet new students, current students, and staff and to orient themselves around the campus.
Foundation Scholarship (means-tested) for new students entering Year 7, Year 10 or Year 11; fully covers tuition fees and is funded by members of the school community. Applications for the 2027 Foundation Scholarship are open and close on Friday 23 January 2026. Academic Scholarships for Year 7 Entry and Senior Academic Scholarships for Years 8–11 Entry; scholarship examination is held at Roseville College and short-listed candidates are interviewed with the Principal; Scholarships cover tuition fees only. All-Rounder Scholarships for Year 7 Entry and Senior All-Rounder Scholarships for Years 8–11 Entry; selection includes a scholarship examination and, for some entries, a short video and an interview with the Principal. Music Scholarships for Year 7 Entry and Senior Music Scholarships for Years 8–11 Entry; selection includes a music audition process (video round followed by live audition) and an interview. Scholarship examinations for Academic, All-Rounder, and Music scholarships are conducted on Saturday 21 February 2026 at the College. Documentation requirements, timelines, and audition/examination details are published in the scholarship descriptions. Applications for 2027 are open; deadlines and timelines are published (e.g., documentation due by 23 January 2026; examinations on 21 February 2026). Scholarships may require additional ongoing conditions and are subject to Governor/Principal discretion; scholarships cover tuition fees only, with other expenses payable by families at the full rate. For questions about scholarships, contact the Registrar's office.
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The waitlist is used when a place is not immediately available. The Registrar places applicants on the waitlist, and waitlist ranking is by date of application. The College reserves the right to prioritise applications from relatives of alumni, children with siblings already enrolled, and daughters of Anglican clergy.