Queenwood School for Girls

Mosman, a harbourside suburb on Sydney's Lower North Shore, New South Wales, Australia. The Queenwood campus network is spread across four nearby Mosman campuses. The Junior School is at 6 Queen Street, Mosman 2088, and the Senior School is at 47 Mandolong Road, Mosman 2088, with easy access to the wider city and local community.

Kindergarten to Year 12.

The school provides support for individual learning needs. A team of specialist staff works with classroom teachers to adapt activities and assessments. Additional assistance or programs are provided beyond the classroom as required. Literacy Enhancement courses are offered in Years 8 and 9.

The Queenwood Bus Service runs morning and afternoon from Monday to Friday. Bus Routes include Avalon, Lindfield/Lane Cove, North Curl Curl, and Allambie Heights. For more information about the bus service, contact the Business Office at bus.services@queenwood.nsw.edu.au or North Sydney Bus Charters. Public transport is supported by a School Opal Card for eligible students, providing free or subsidised travel on NSW Transport services. Senior School routes include 100 Mosman and City, 114 Royal North Shore via Mosman Shops to Balmoral, 144 Spit Junction and Chatswood via Crows Nest, 230 Spit Junction and North Sydney, 243 Spit Junction to Neutral Bay & City Wynyard via North Cremorne, and B-Line Spit Junction to Northern Beaches; Junior School routes include 100 Mosman and City, 114 Royal North Shore via Mosman Shops to Balmoral, 230 Mosman Wharf and North Sydney, 238 Balmoral and Taronga Zoo, 246 Balmoral Heights and Wynyard.

The Junior School offers core subjects English, Mathematics, Science, History and Geography, with Drama, Music, Art and Physical Education taught by specialist staff. Language options from Year 7 include French or Mandarin, with language study for two years (Year 7–8). In Year 8, electives include Latin or World Religions alongside the core subjects. In Senior School, Years 11–12, girls may undertake either the HSC or the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma). Foundational skills such as essay writing, research and information literacy are explicitly taught to support independent learning. The curriculum is complemented by a broad co-curricular program and opportunities across sport, arts and leadership.

Queenwood consistently achieves formidable results in the HSC and IB Diploma. IB results place the cohort in the state's Top 5%, with some students achieving a perfect score of 45/45. A 2025 highlight shows the highest HSC ATAR of 99.75. Alumni go on to study at top universities in Australia and overseas, including Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, Princeton and Brown.

Most Queenwood graduates pursue tertiary study at universities in Australia and overseas; alumnae have attended Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, Princeton, Brown and other leading institutions.

Queenwood embraces giftedness and provides extension for high-potential learners through a formal extension and support program.

The Queenwood Character Education Program places character development at the heart of learning. The three pillars are Truth – The Integrity of Mind, Courage – The Strength to Lead, and Service – The Heart of Purpose, which guide thinking, leadership and community engagement. The program embeds character education across the student experience, curriculum, care and service learning to help students become critical thinkers, ethical leaders and compassionate changemakers. The School Counsellor provides confidential counselling support for students from Kindergarten to Year 12, working with families, teachers and external mental health professionals to ensure wellbeing. Peer support networks foster growth and belonging, with structured programs in the Junior and Senior Schools and Year 10 peer leaders supporting Year 7 transitions.

Queenwood works with students and families to ensure programs meet abilities and needs. A team of highly qualified specialist staff collaborates with classroom teachers to bring out the best in every girl. The central priority is to meet the individual learning needs of every girl within the classroom, with adjustments as required and additional assistance beyond the classroom as needed. The approach includes warm relationships, family communication, comprehensive assessments and data analysis to understand each girl, followed by differentiated classroom work, evidence‑based programs and, where necessary, individualized education plans. Giftedness is supported with a systematic framework that may include external extension, differentiated opportunities within the class, mentorship and purpose‑built projects, as well as Literacy Enhancement courses in Years 8 and 9.

International applicants must reach prescribed standards of English in reading, writing, listening and speaking to be accepted. Thresholds are Years 10–12 Advanced Level above 80%, Years 7–9 Pre‑Advanced Level above 71%, and Years 4–6 Intermediate Level above 46%. If the threshold is not met, AEAS may recommend intensive English Language study (ELICOS) prior to commencing formal studies, after which the applicant may re‑sit the test. Queenwood does not offer course credit, and entry into any course is subject to the school's assessment; interviews are conducted in English. Tests can be arranged through AEAS if required.

The school provides mental wellbeing support through counselling and peer networks. The School Counsellor assists students from kindergarten through Year 12, with confidential conversations unless safety concerns or legal obligations apply, and collaborates with families, teachers and external mental health professionals for short‑ to medium‑term support. Peer support relationships offer opportunities for growth, particularly during transitions, with Year 10 Peer Support leaders delivering a structured program to support Year 7. The Safe & Supportive Schools framework articulates a shared vision for physical and emotional safety and wellbeing, underscoring mutual respect and community wellbeing.

Queenwood operates a Safe and Supportive School Environment framework to ensure physical and emotional safety and mutual respect. The guiding principles require staff to act in accordance with child safety and wellbeing policies, behave respectfully, listen to children's views and concerns, promote human rights and safety, maintain appropriate boundaries and inclusivity, involve children in decisions where possible, and identify and mitigate risks. The framework also mandates prompt responses to concerns or allegations of harm, compliance with reporting requirements, and appropriate record keeping and information sharing within policy guidelines. A whole‑school commitment to safeguarding underpins learning, growth and flourishing for every student.

1. Submit the application and join the waiting list. Applicants are added to the waiting list in order of application date; for Kindergarten, priority is given to the time elapsed between birth and application; priority is also given to siblings of current Queenwood students, daughters of Queenwood Old Girls, siblings enrolling together, and applicants related to Queenwood Old Girls. Following receipt of the Application Form and accompanying fee, the daughter is added to the waiting list.

2. Attend an introductory event or tour. Families are encouraged to submit an application prior to attending an Introductory Day, and may register their intent to attend a Tour or Introductory Day via the website.

3. Prepare for and participate in the interview. Parents and the daughter are invited to an interview; prior to the interview, an Interview Request Form and accompanying paperwork including recent school reports should be submitted. Both parents are expected to attend the interview together with the prospective student, and interview discussions address expectations, aspirations and concerns.

4. Receive and consider an offer. Following a successful interview, a place may be offered. Usual entry points are Kindergarten, Year 3, Year 5 and Year 7, with other offers possible at the Principal's discretion if places are available. To accept, the paperwork accompanying the written offer must be returned, the Conditions of Enrolment signed, and the Acceptance Fee paid; enrolment is confirmed after these steps. Deferred entry cannot be offered due to demand.

5. Overseas applicants and placements. If a family is transferring from overseas, a visit to the School can be arranged followed by an interview, with places offered only if vacancies exist in the appropriate year.

6. Entry points and progression. Junior School entry points are Kindergarten, Year 3 and Year 5; interviews and offers for Kindergarten are usually made soon after application. Prospective students for other years are placed on the waiting list and offered a place if a vacancy arises. Senior School offers are made on the basis of reports and interview outcomes, with interviews possible up to two years before commencement; there is automatic progression from Junior School to Year 7.

7. Mid-year enrolment. Enrolment during the school year is possible if vacancies are available and a confirmed place is offered in writing; starting at the beginning of a school term is preferable.

8. Fees and payments. The 2026 fee schedule lists annual tuition by year level; an application fee of 300 AUD is non-refundable, and an acceptance fee of 4000 AUD is non-refundable. If sisters are enrolled at the same time, a 50% discount applies to the second and subsequent acceptance fees. Enrolment is confirmed after receipt of the applicable fees and paperwork.

9. Contacts for enquiries. For further information, contact the Admissions Office via the listed emails and phone numbers.

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Queenwood offers academic, all-rounder, and music scholarships as well as means-tested bursaries. The application process opens in October each year with testing the following February, and applications are welcome from both current Queenwood students and new applicants. Scholarships can be applied for via the Academic Assessment Services (AAS) scholarship portal. Academic Scholarships require an online application with NAPLAN results and the most recent Academic School Report, an academic examination, and shortlisted candidates are interviewed by a senior member of the academic team; current Queenwood Year 6 students are eligible. Music Scholarships involve auditions and an interview process, with eligibility for Year 7, Year 10 and Year 11 entries. All-Rounder Scholarships require evidence across multiple strengths (e.g., sport, leadership, arts, languages) and include an academic examination plus an interview for shortlisted candidates. The Grace Lawrance Bursary is means-tested, covers tuition fees, and requires financial assessment; hardship assistance is also available for current students. Applicants must provide the required documentation (NAPLAN results, Academic School Report, etc.) and may be shortlisted for interview. Applications can be made using the AAS portal.

Applicants are added to the waiting list in order of application date; for Kindergarten, priority is given to the time elapsed between birth and application; priority is given to siblings of current Queenwood students, daughters of Queenwood Old Girls, siblings enrolling together, and applicants related to Queenwood Old Girls. After receipt of the Application Form and accompanying fee, the daughter is placed on the waiting list.