Queenwood Sydney
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For more than 90 years, Queenwood Sydney has nurtured girls on their journey to becoming young women who are curious, generous of spirit and committed to shaping the world we live in. We balance a rigorous academic curriculum with a wide variety of activities, establishing a contemporary, liberal way of learning.

This approach to a Queenwood education creates space for our girls to engage with big ideas and connect with a diverse range of communities. In doing so, we motivate and equip these young women to make a difference in society.

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Curriculum

IB,Australian

Primary Language

English

Ages

4 to 18

Max Class Size

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11 Reviews of Queenwood

Average Ratings

Overall 2.07
Facilities 3.43
Academics 2.43
Teachers 2.57
Sports 2.43
Music & Arts 2.29
Science & Tech 2.14

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Australian (5)

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Amelia, 27/08/2024 @ 05:45:46
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Queenwood is an amazing school. Both of my children attend this school - one in Year 7 and one in Year 10 - and they absolutely love it! Since first stepping in to Queenwood, I knew it was the perfect place for my girls. My girls have made countless remarks on how talented and kind the teachers are, and I have to agree. The facilities are amazing and this school has offered so many services and co curricular, from rowing to debating to water polo. The school may not be extremely big or wealthy, but it's rich history and the incredible way they have designed the school more than make up for it. The three separate campuses provide the perfect opportunity to reanchor before lessons and to walk around in the fresh Balmoral air. This incredible environment extends far beyond the literal 50 metre away beach, but all the students are so kind and welcoming. The friendly atmosphere is one that immediately hits you and this school has aided my childrens' development in countless ways. To the Queenwood staff and facility, and especially Ms Zhang and Ms Kozaz, I am incredibly grateful. Thank you.

Lil, 17/08/2023 @ 12:54:05
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I attended Queenwood from year 7 through 12 on a scholarship. It was an extremely traumatic experience from start to finish. The culture at the school favoured the extremely rich children, high academic achievers and talented athletes. It was evident that the school was more a business than a learning institution with the intention of nurturing young children through their adolescence. The mental health of most of the girls was awful, many suffering from anxiety and depression due to the toxic environment and exorbitant amount of pressure put on us to achieve. So many girls I knew, including myself, developed eating disorders in our final years whilst struggling through our HSC/IB diplomas. I am still recovering after battling with the illness for many years - I am now 22. The bullying was rife and particularly homophobic. As a queer person myself this was super scary. Parents please PLEASE do not sent your girls to this school.

No, 28/04/2023 @ 22:10:51
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This school seems to prioritise the girls whose parents donate large sums to the building funds and other projects, and likes to sacrifice those who do not. I have not personally experienced bullying but I see it in my year and school daily. While the school has great facilities and a great program for struggling students it is an awful, toxic environment. Anyone who isn’t overly confident and doesn’t care what others think would be broken by that school. If you want to get your daughter to succeed there then you must be prepared to spend large sums of money on top of the school fees. The price is not worth the experience. It is extremely damaging for self esteem and it has got to the point where my parents are considering sending me to public school instead of this Mosman princess factory.

Parent, 31/10/2022 @ 03:11:43
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My daughters attended Queenwood from Kindergarten through to Year 6 when we moved them. The school has a terrible culture. Parents get whatever they want by complaining. Those that complain the loudest get the most. Teachers show outright favouritism. The school accepts bad behaviour and does nothing. The school in no way lives by its values. Unless you are highly academic do not bother, they have no place for you. Nothing but high academic results are acknowledged. Girls may say and do whatever they please with no consequence and if there are consequences they are soon squashed due to parents who complain. Do not send your daughters to this school.

Isabella, 16/10/2022 @ 04:51:44
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The school's nature is very unhealthy. It encourages bullying gossiping and all the girls like to compare how much money they have. It turns the sweetest girls into bullies. Do not recommend.

Qmum, 18/08/2020 @ 01:28:46
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As a former student and now parent, I have only praise for Queenwood, the teachers, leadership team and values. I had an amazing experience in my 6 years in the senior school and that was prior to the school renovations, it was about the education I received and the long lasting friendships made. My daughter is also thriving at Queenwood. I was concerned about Queenwood being "too Mosman" especially as we aren't a local family but I haven't found that at all. My daughter's friends are grounded and lovely.

lil, 15/07/2020 @ 15:26:44
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Although the school provides excellent opportunities, the environment in which the school is placed is extremely toxic. The now principle runs the school as if it were a business and herself is extremely toxic to the students and provides an awful workplace for teaches, being extremely demotivating. Furthermore the school puts particular focus on high achievers and mainly ignores the rest of the pupils. The academics are impressive however i don't see it outweighing the terrible environment generated by the principal.

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Milani Mtotywa, 11 months ago


Hi there... I am a 15 year old girl from a dusty old town in the Eastern Cape , in South Africa

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Amelia, a month ago


Negative social environment. Not conducive to self development or learning. I know of people being bullied by students and teachers alike here. Would not recommend.

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ellie, 6 months ago


I went there for the first half of my primary school experience and absolutely hated it. The environment which the school has for students is revolting; cultivating negative behaviours such as bullying, gossiping, comparing and being mean in general. Teachers are constantly showing favouritism and picking on students for no reason. The high amount of bullying that goes on at this school is absurd, and the teachers do nothing to prevent it remotely. In this bullying, if you are not someone with an incredibly strong, obnoxious or egocentric personality, you are targeted to be mercilessly picked on. The parents are eternally being absurdly rude to each other, gossiping and forming cliches, all behaviours evident in their children also. If you want your daughter to become a mean monster of a person, by all means send them here, but if you value their well-being, steer clear of this absolutely awful school. I hope this can be helpful to anyone and everyone who reads this review. Ps; I would rate this school with no stars at the most if it possible.

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Plush HQ, a year ago


Disgusting animals. The girls that attend school here are so self centered its concerning. My daughter attended at this school for a year and received nothing but grief and the girls would constantly compare the depth of their parents pockets. The girls would never say please or thank you. They expect everything to be handed to them and they are above everyone else. My daughter now attends Cheltenham Girls High School and is loving it. Highly recommend all parents to reconsider sending their daughter to this school.

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