Abbotsleigh Senior School
About us
Abbotsleigh Senior School is a Pre K to Year 12 day and Year 7-12 boarding school for girls, with a reputation for excellence for more than 130 years. It is an independent Anglican school.
Each girl is encouraged to develop her potential in a caring Christian environment by fostering her pursuit of personal and academic excellence. By providing a broad, well balanced education the School helps each girl to develop both independence and interdependence, an appreciation of diversity and a philosophy of life which will enable her to be a courageous, constructive and compassionate world citizen with a will to serve.
Boarding
Abbotsleigh Senior School has about 170 boarders from Years 7 to 12. Approximately three quarters of our boarders come from country and regional NSW with a sprinkling of students from overseas and greater Sydney.
The senior boarding residence at Abbotsleigh Senior School, Wheeldon House features 64 single bedrooms for students with an ensuite between two bedrooms. There are study nooks and warm common areas for both the Year 11 and Year 12 girls.
Environment
Abbotsleigh Senior School is located on 12 hectares of land on the leafy North Shore of Sydney. The campus has a rich history as well as state of the art facilities that provide students with the best possible educational opportunities. Features of the Senior School campus include the Abbotsleigh Research Centre, Aquatic Centre, concert and assembly halls, the Grace Cossington Smith Gallery, gymnasiums, indoor sports hall plus turf and all weather playing fields.
Scholarships
Abbotsleigh Senior School has a variety of scholarships, including scholarships for Indigenous students. For further details, please visit our website or contact the Registrar.