Pymble Ladies’ College is an internationally respected school for girls on Sydney’s North Shore with exceptional teaching staff who enable students to achieve excellent academic results. An independent, nonselective school, Pymble welcome all day girls from Kindergarten and boarders from Year 7 through to Year 12.
Pymble – the right school for your daughter At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment, with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent. In 2016, Pymble celebrated its Centenary as a school renowned for its high teaching and learning standards. The College invests heavily in its staff and facilities to offer the best possible environment in which every girl will learn and succeed. Perfect environment Situated on 20 hectares of manicured grounds, the beauty of Pymble is remembered by all who visit. Nestled in a secure corner of the North Shore suburb of Pymble, the College is surrounded by established residential homes and within walking distance of public transport and shops. Its facilities are among the best in Australian schools, including: • the newly opened Centenary Sports Precinct, featuring a new indoor aquatic and fitness centre, learn to swim pool, playing field and carpark • a state-of-the-art Senior School Centre • innovative learning environments throughout the College • an aesthetically pleasing blend of contemporary and traditional architecture. Academic excellence Through our world-class learning environment, our extensive co-curricular program and our nurturing wellbeing program, we inspire each of our students to achieve their potential. Every year, Pymble students number among Australia’s top students. In 2016, 262 students from Pymble Ladies’ College sat for the NSW Higher School Certificate in 46 courses. A further 25 Year 11 students sat for the HSC examination in Mathematics. On average, 78 per cent of Pymble candidates across all 2 Unit courses offered at the College achieved results in Band 5 and 6, compared with 46 per cent of students across the state in the same subjects. In the 1 Unit Extension courses, on average, 94 per cent of Pymble girls were placed in Band E3 or E4, compared with 90 per cent across the state. Greater academic choice Pymble provides more subject choices to enable girls to match their interests and abilities and strive for the highest. We currently offer 44 HSC subject courses and we challenge every student to think creatively, divergently and critically to develop the essential skills they’ll need to succeed now and in the future.