Why Santa Sabina?
Faith-based Holistic Education
A Catholic school in the Dominican tradition for over 130 years, Santa Sabina College grounds students in faith and inspires them to seek truth. Guided by the Dominican pillars of Prayer, Study, Community and Service, we provide a holistic education that nurtures each child’s intellectual, spiritual, physical and emotional development.
Our Strathfield campuses are set on extensive grounds in the vibrant inner west of Sydney, offering exceptional facilities and abundant space for every student to flourish.
Co-educational Primary Campus
Learning begins in infancy on our Primary Campus (Del Monte), where children in Mary Bailey House (our Early Education Centre), Prep and Kindergarten to Year 4 grow together in a co-educational environment. Supported by exceptional programs and specialist teachers, our youngest learners are encouraged to explore, discover and build strong foundations for lifelong learning.
Where Girls are Front and Centre
Our Gioia House precinct places girls front and centre in Years 5 and 6, providing an inspiring environment that prepares them for the secondary years ahead.
Broad Curriculum Choices
From Years 7 to 12, students are empowered to pursue their individual strengths through a broad choice of academic programs, including both the HSC and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. With a strong record of consistent academic success, our students are inspired to achieve at their personal best. All learners are supported through enrichment and diverse learning programs, ensuring every student is known, challenged and celebrated.
Academic results
We are proud of our consistently strong academic results, with our 2024 IB cohort achieving the College’s best outcomes since the program began. Santa Sabina was ranked the top IB school in NSW for students scoring 44 or above, with 12.5% of the cohort reaching this level (ATAR 99.5+) and three students attaining perfect scores of 45 (ATAR 99.95). Our IB average of 37 (ATAR 93.3) far exceeded the global average of 29.2. In the HSC, highlights included a highest ATAR of 98.25, a Top All-Rounder award, and excellent results from our Year 11 accelerants in Italian and Mathematics.
Outdoor Education Campus
Learning extends well beyond the classroom. Our Tallong Outdoor Education Campus in the Southern Highlands offers transformative experiences that build resilience and leadership opportunities.
Renowned Music Program
Music is a hallmark of our College, with one of the largest instrumental programs in the country. Students begin their musical journey in the Primary Years and continue through a wide range of ensembles and performance opportunities across their schooling.
Beyond the Classroom
Our extensive Sport and co-curricular programs encourage teamwork, creativity and confidence, while Service Learning ensures students live out the Dominican call to justice and compassion in practical, meaningful ways.
Apply Now
We welcome enrolment applications at any time. The main points of entry are Prep, Kindergarten, Year 3, Year 5, Year 7 and Year 10. Applications to commence in other year groups may be considered, provided a vacancy is available. There is limited availability in 2026. Please email enrolment@ssc.nsw.edu.au if you are interested in enrolling.
2026/2027/2028 entry: Our interview process is already underway. Lodge your application now if you wish your child to be considered.
Enrolment may be accommodated at any time throughout the school year depending on circumstances.
We strongly encourage you to submit your Application for Enrolment as soon as possible.
Please contact the Admissions team – Carla Roberts – if you have any questions or to discuss your application – phone +61 2 9745 7030 or email her at enrolment@ssc.nsw.edu.au
Please make sure you have read our Enrolment Procedure and checklist and Santa Sabina College Enrolment Guidelines.
Santa Sabina College is unable to accept enrolments from students holding a SubClass 500 Visa. Our decision is primarily based on the fact that our College is not a member of Cricos, the Australian education providers offering registered courses for overseas students.