St Aloysius College is a prestigious independent Catholic day school for boys, located in Kirribilli on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. Founded in 1879 and operated by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), the College has a long tradition of academic excellence, moral formation, and holistic education.
With a history stretching back to St Kilda House in Woolloomooloo and now spread across multiple campuses including the Rozelle campus (SACR), St Aloysius’ has nurtured generations of young men to become leaders who are intellectually competent, compassionate, and committed to justice.
Basic Information Field Details Name St Aloysius’ College Kirribilli Address 47 Upper Pitt Street, Milsons Point NSW 2061 Phone +61 2 9922 1177 Website www.staloysius.nsw.edu.au Type Independent, Catholic (Jesuit), Boys only Year Levels Years 3 – 12 Sector Private
Current Principal Name Commencement John Browne Early Term I, 2026 (incoming)
Fee Structure (2024) Year Level Annual Fee Range AUD Years 3 – 6 $18,768 Years 7 – 12 $21,856
Student & Staff Data Metric Value Total Students (2023/24) 1,292 Teaching Staff 127 Student-Teacher Ratio 10:1 or 11:1 Gender 100% Male ICSEA (Socio-Educational) 1235
Academic Performance Metric Value Median ATAR (2022) 93 ATAR > 90 61% HSC Success Rate 42% SMH HSC Rank (2022) 15
Comparative Rankings Ranking Type Placement Boys’ Schools in Sydney #8 Private Schools in Sydney #20 Top Sydney Catholic Schools (2023, all genders) #3 Schools360 Overall Score 85.1%
Program Metrics Area Score/Details Academic Performance (Years 7–12) 10/10 University Pathways & Outcomes 8.5/10 Student Wellbeing 8/10 Personal Development 9.5/10 Core Curriculum 7.5/10 Sports 8/10 Arts, Music & Drama 8/10
Facilities & Resources Facility Category Features Campuses Junior (29 Burton St), Senior (1-5 Jeffreys St), Main (47 Upper Pitt St) Teaching Facilities Science labs, media room, computer rooms, library, chapels, theatre hall Sports Facilities Sports ground, gym, swimming facility, running track, pavilion Technology Integrated across curriculum, IT support Maintenance & Security Full-time staff, on-site facilities manager, security systems
Student Development Development Area Provision/Rating Student Support 8.5/10 Learning Opportunities Broad curriculum, co-curricular (arts, sports, service) Personal Development 9.5/10 Aftercare/Extracurricular Yes, before & after school programs, Camp Australia partnership Wellbeing & Support High focus, parent engagement, regular feedback and reports
Operational Metrics Metric Details School Hours 8:00am – 3:15pm Reception Hours 7:30am – 5:00pm Extracurricular/Events Hours Varied, up to 10:30pm Facilities Management Full-time, plus maintenance staff Cleaning Daily, after school hours Security Site-wide, dedicated management Sustainability Score (Schools360) 5.5/10
FAQ Question Answer Is St Aloysius co-educational? No, boys only. What years are offered? Years 3 through 12. Is there a religious affiliation? Catholic (Jesuit order). Does the school focus on both academics and whole-person development? Yes, there is a strong emphasis on student support, wellbeing, and co-curricular activities. What are the school’s school hours? 8:00am – 3:15pm, with extended activities available. Are there scholarships or fee assistance programs? Limited information available – contact the school for details. When does the new principal start? John Browne will commence in early Term I, 2026.
