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Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College

Australia, Sydney

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees A$31,100 - 34,480
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1162
Type Girls School
Opened 1875
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Spanish
Strengths Performing Arts, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Middle School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College is a Catholic day school for girls in Australia with a history dating to 1875. College delivers the IB Middle Years Programme for Years 7 to 10 and offers a choice between NSW Higher School Certificate and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 11 to 12, both routes to university entry via ATAR or Combined Rank. The IB Diploma requires six subjects across groups, plus Studies in Catholic Thought and core elements Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service. HSC provides more than 25 subjects across English, Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, Languages and Design and Technology. The campus features facilities including Scientia Terrace for Science, PDHPE and Sports Science, a 370-seat theatre, specialized music rooms, a Hospitality Kitchen and Library with about 16,000 items. Mercy House serves as study centre. Monte emphasises Performing Arts, Debating, Cultural Immersions and Mercy in Action in student life.

www.monte.nsw.edu.au

128 Miller St, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia

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The Essentials

Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College has 1,162 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
128 Miller Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060. The Monte campus is in North Sydney, a suburb of Sydney, New South Wales. It is located in a transport hub with access to buses, ferries, trains and metro services.

Stages
Secondary education for girls (Years 7–12). Monte offers a dual IB and NSW HSC program, with IB available across Years 7–12. In Years 11 and 12, students can study either the IB Diploma Programme or the NSW Higher School Certificate.

Type
Private Catholic day school for girls.

Additional learning support
The College provides Learning Engagement, Learning Enhancement and Learning Support staff to differentiate and extend learning. The Learning Hub offers literacy and numeracy support, study skills workshops, organisation and time-management development, and disability provisions for in-class assessments and examinations.

Country affiliation
Australia

Religious affiliation
Catholic (Sisters of Mercy)

Bus service
Monte is in a transport hub with access to buses, ferries, trains and metro services. Bus: a two-minute walk from Miller Street & Pacific Highway bus stops, with regular public bus routes and School Special bus services. Train: North Sydney Station is about a 10-minute walk. Metro: Victoria Cross Station is a short walk from the McLaren Street entrance. Ferry: ferries operate to McMahon's Point and Milson's Point with connections to other areas. Opal Card information is provided for eligible students.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College ranges from AUD 31,100 to AUD 34,480 for 2026/27.

Application and enrolment fees

- Application fee: AUD 250 (including GST) payable at the time of application.
- Acceptance fee (to secure a place once offered): AUD 750; this fee is non‑refundable.
- Confirmation of Enrolment fee (paid to confirm a place, due at the time specified in the enrolment process): AUD 2,500; this fee is non‑refundable.

Tuition fees (annual and per‑term)

- Years 7 & 8: AUD 30,400 per annum — invoiced in four equal instalments (per term): AUD 7,600 per term.
- Years 9 & 10: AUD 31,540 per annum — invoiced in four equal instalments (per term): AUD 7,885 per term.
- Years 11 & 12: AUD 33,780 per annum — Year 11 invoiced in four equal instalments (per term): AUD 8,445 per term. Year 12 is billed in three equal instalments across the first three terms: AUD 11,260 per instalment.
- iLearn program fee (all students): AUD 700 per annum (charged in addition to tuition).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition fees are incurred annually but are invoiced at the beginning of each school term in four equal instalments; Year 12 is billed in three equal instalments over the first three terms.
- The College issues a Statement of Fees at the commencement of each term; all College fees are payable in advance of the fees due date applicable to the payment arrangement selected.
- Monthly direct‑debit payment plans over ten months are offered and are the College's preferred payment option. Sibling discounts and early‑payment discounts are available.
- If a student is withdrawn after commencement, one term's written notice to the Principal is required; a term's fees will be charged in lieu of notice. No remission of fees is given for absence or if a student leaves during a term unless the Principal grants discretion. Late administration fees may be charged for overdue accounts; the College may pursue collection action for unpaid fees.

Boarding

- The College operates as a day school (no boarding facilities); there are no boarding fees.

Additional charges and other costs

- Additional student charges for camps, excursions, sport, co‑curricular activities and optional programs are charged on a cost basis and are added to the term invoice for the relevant term. These charges vary by activity and student participation.
- Representative example costs listed by the College (approximate): Year 7 camp AUD 550; Netball (Terms 2 & 3) AUD 450; Music ensembles AUD 400; Debating AUD 350; IB Examination fees (where applicable) AUD 1,200. These additional items are charged as incurred.
- College Building Fund (voluntary): suggested contribution AUD 300 per family per term; donations are acknowledged and are tax deductible.
- Uniform and College Shop: the College Shop publishes a 2026 price list. Key example prices include: blazers AUD 200 (Years 7–9) and AUD 230 (Years 10–12), dresses AUD 95, skirts AUD 95–100, polos AUD 50, track jacket AUD 130, swimwear AUD 85; prices include GST and are subject to change. The College Shop accepts cash, cheque, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and EFTPOS for uniform purchases.

Refund information and fee remissions

- Application, acceptance and Confirmation of Enrolment fees are charged as part of the enrolment process; the acceptance fee and the Confirmation of Enrolment fee are non‑refundable.
- Once a student has commenced, a term's written notice is required to avoid being charged a term's fees in lieu of notice; no general remission of tuition fees is given for student absence or mid‑term withdrawal except at the Principal's discretion. The College has a compassionate remission process for families in genuine financial hardship that can be considered by the Principal and the Bursary Committee.

Fee payment options (methods)

- The College's preferred method for paying tuition is an agreed monthly direct‑debit payment plan spread over ten months. Credit card payment and agreed instalment arrangements are used where set up and accepted by the College. Statements of Fees are issued each term.
- For uniform purchases the College Shop accepts: Cash, Cheque, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and EFTPOS (Diners Club not accepted). Uniform purchases can be billed to a credit card via the College Shop form.

Notes on additional obligations

- Tuition fees do not include uniforms, textbooks, certain sports charges, some excursions and optional co‑curricular activities; these are charged separately. GST is not applied to tuition fees but may apply to some additional charges in line with legislation.
Academics

Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP).

Curriculum
Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College offers a dual senior program: NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB Diploma). In Years 7–10, all students undertake the IB Middle Years Programme. In Years 11–12, students choose either the HSC or the IB Diploma, both pathways enabling university entry via ATAR or Combined Rank. The IB Diploma requires six subjects across groups plus Studies in Catholic Thought and core elements Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service. The HSC provides more than 25 subjects across English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Languages, Design and Technology and PDHPE, with a range of subject offerings listed in the Subject Offerings document. The subject offerings include English, Mathematics, languages (French, German, Indonesian, Italian), Sciences, History, Geography, Arts, Technology and PDHPE, with the full list available for download.

Exam Results
2025 results show strong achievement across both pathways. From a cohort of 199 HSC/IB students: 6 achieved an ATAR of 99+, 16 achieved 97+, 19% achieved 95+, and 43% achieved 90+. One hundred nine students were named on the HSC Distinguished Achievers List with 260 individual mentions, and 22 nominations for NESA showcase events; 13% of the HSC cohort achieved an ATAR over 95% and 38% over 90%. For the IB Diploma, 11 students (34%) achieved an IB Australas Australasian Distinction level with a Total Points score over 40; 19% achieved a Combined Rank of 98+; 47% achieved 95+; 72% achieved 90+. Twenty-one IB Diploma courses achieved a grade of 7, and the average IB score was 37 (global average 29).

Higher Education Progression
The Higher Education and Careers Office supports students in making informed post-school choices, offering information about opportunities in Australia and overseas. Year 11 students attend a timetabled fortnightly Higher Education and Careers session, and senior students may book individual appointments with the Higher Education and Careers Advisor to assist with university applications, scholarships, special admissions programs and international opportunities. A range of information events, industry outreach and immersion experiences are available for Years 7–12 to help students plan their futures and develop career-ready skills.

Gifted and Talented
The Learning Enhancement Program provides enrichment and extension opportunities in Mathematics, English and Music, with additional challenge and enriching co-curricular activities such as Future Problem Solvers, Tournament of the Minds, Da Vinci Decathlon, Philosophy Club, Monte Minds, Writers' Ink, Art After Hours and Chess Club. The Learning Support team offers literacy and numeracy interventions, working memory strategies, study skills workshops, organisation and time-management development, the Learning Hub, and disability provisions for assessments to support diverse learner needs.
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Admissions

Admissions
The school offers places to girls from a variety of primary schools and does not require applicants to sit an examination or College interview before being offered a place. Open Day or College Tours are encouraged, with registration essential. Application: Places are offered to baptised Catholics in chronological order of receipt of the application, provided vacancies exist and the necessary documentation is supplied. Documentation required includes a copy of the birth certificate, baptism certificate if baptised Catholic, and a family reference; a fee of $250 (including GST) is payable at the time of application. Acceptance/Wait Listing: On receipt of the application with the required documentation, and if a place is available in the year of entry, a place is offered on the confirmed class list, and an acceptance fee of $750 is required to secure the place. Applications are accepted from non-Catholics, whose names will remain on the Waiting List until the final enrolment process two years out from Year 7; priority on the Waiting List is given to daughters of Alumni and to siblings with a confirmed place. Confirmation of Enrolment: Confirmation of enrolment is needed two years before the expected commencement date, and a Confirmation of Enrolment Fee (currently $2,500) is required to confirm a student's place. Non-Catholic applicants may apply but their names will be placed on the Waiting List and offers are not made until the final enrolment stage two years out. Documents to submit include birth certificate, baptism certificate (if applicable), family reference, and residency/citizenship documents; the policy also notes that non-Catholic applicants are welcome but go on the wait list. Waiting List order: Offers are made to waitlisted candidates in this order: Daughters of Alumni, Siblings, Baptised Catholic girls attending a Catholic primary school, Baptised Catholic girls attending a non-Catholic primary school, and Non-Catholic girls, with offers issued in date order within each category.

Scholarships
Monte provides scholarships and bursaries. The Senior School Scholarship (Closed) for 2026; a scholarship for entry at Year 10 or Year 11 for students not currently enrolled covers tuition for Years 10–12. The Year 7 ACER scholarship (ACER) and the Blue & Blue scholarship are closed. Bursaries: 2026 bursaries applications have closed. Bursaries range from 20% to 100% remission of tuition fees for one or more years and are means-tested. The Principal awards bursaries, which are confidential and subject to annual review; bursaries may be awarded to current students, incoming Year 7 students commencing in 2023, and external applicants eligible for enrolment. For more information, contact the Registrar and use the bursary application form.

Waitlist
Waiting list policy: Non-Catholic applicants are placed on the Waiting List and their names remain there until the final enrolment process two years out from Year 7. Priority on the Waiting List is given to daughters of Alumni and to siblings with a confirmed place. Waitlisted offers follow this order: Alumni daughters; siblings; baptised Catholic girls attending Catholic primary schools; baptised Catholic girls attending non-Catholic primary schools; non-Catholic girls; within each group, offers are made in date order of receipt.
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