Pymble Ladies' College
International School in Sydney
Quick answer
Pymble Ladies' College is Sydney's largest non-Catholic girls' school with both HSC and IB pathways and full boarding. Best fit for North Shore and regional families seeking an established girls' school.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Australian, IB, HSC leaving qualifications include NSW HSC, IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $28,000–$35,000/yr published in AUD, US$ equivalent.
- 20 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: 4-18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: NESA, IBO, AHISA verified.
2,400
20
Available
1916
female
NESA, IBO, AHISA
NSW HSC, IB Diploma
About Pymble Ladies' College
Founded in 1916 by John Marden, Pymble is one of Sydney's largest and most respected independent girls' schools. NSW HSC and IB Diploma pathways.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $28,000 – $35,000 |
| Fee year | 2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $33,450(+6%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $34,950 |
| Cost position in Sydney | 60th percentile(above average) |
Australian, IB, HSC
NSW HSC, IB Diploma
French, Japanese, Mandarin, Latin
unknown
Yes
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Pymble, Turramurra, St Ives, Wahroonga
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