Loreto Normanhurst, NSW

‘Cruci Dum Spiro Fido’

Gender

Girls

Years

Year 5-12

Enrolments

1200

Established: 1882

Principal: Marina Ugonotti

Address: 91-93 Pennant Hills Road, Normanhurst 2076

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Key Information

Staff

N/A

Fees

N/A

HSC Subjects

41

Languages

French, Italian & Chinese

Features

VET Available

About our school

Loreto Normanhurst is a leading Sydney independent, Catholic Day and Boarding school for girls from Years 5–12.

Established in 1897, the school is part of a worldwide network of Loreto schools under the care of Loreto Ministries and one of six Loreto schools in Australia.

Our foundress, Mary Ward, a devout and pioneering English woman who lived from 1585-1645, believed that “Women in time to come will do much.”

We provide opportunities for young women to grow with confidence and compassion, developing modern day Mary Wards who are ready to take on the world – wherever that may lead them.

Loreto Normanhurst, NSW

Principal's Message

Our excellence in girls’ education is built on the legacy of our foundress Mary Ward, a visionary, driven by her deep faith and conviction that women reflected the glory of God just as equally as men do. Mary Ward‘s charism and values of sincerity, verity, felicity, justice, and freedom underpin our future-focused approach to holistic education today. Loreto Normanhurst encourages each student to fulfil her academic and personal potential in an atmosphere of freedom, care and respect for the individual, and seeks to propel servant leaders to respond to the needs of the world.

Ms Marina Ugonotti
Principal

Quick Facts

  • Over 125 years of excellence in girls’ education.
  • Ground-breaking holistic learning approach through our Loreto Normanhurst Student Growth Model and FACE Curriculum.
  • Consistently high HSC results, with over 45 courses of study available.
  • Unique Pastoral Care focus and bespoke social and emotional learning program.
  • 200+ Boarders from Sydney basin, country NSW, interstate and overseas.
  • Student leadership opportunities from Year 5–12.
  • Extensive extra-curricular program with opportunities from Sport to Future Problem Solving, Debating to Music.
  • Diverse, grounded and supportive community of students, staff, parents and alumnae.

More from the school

Change Makers

Loreto Normanhurst NSW – Change Makers

January 22, 2025

At Loreto Normanhurst our change-makers are dynamic individuals, students, alumnae and staff who, inspired by Mary Ward’s legacy, are dedicated to make a positive impact on the world by embodying […]

Change Makers

Pip Blunn

Teacher of English

I choose to engage in social justice initiatives to promote equity, foster inclusivity and empower students to contribute positively in their communities.

Lisa Miller

First Nations Student Coordinator; Teacher of PDHPE

I strive to empower First Nations students by fostering self-identity, amplifying voices, and creating opportunities for leadership, success, and inclusivity.

Madeleine Grindon-Ekins

Year 11 Student

I advocate for sustainability in both words and lived example: volunteering, education, waste reduction, and avoiding fast-fashion/animal products are extremely important to me.

Chenuli (Hewage) Jayasekara

Year 11 Student

I have been dedicated to supporting children in need through donations, community projects, and volunteering, with a focus on education and health.

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Facilities

  • Set on 25+ acres, offering expansive grounds and versatile facilities.
  • Includes flexible learning spaces, library, chapel, music rooms, and theatre.
  • Sports amenities feature tennis courts, gym, fitness centre, and aquatic pool.
  • 25m indoor swimming pool for carnivals, year-round squads, and activities.
  • Onsite medical team with nurses, counsellors, and first aid support.
  • New Agricultural Technologies Centre, ‘Osborn Orchards,’ supports STEM curriculum.
  • Curran Theatre provides a dynamic venue for performances and community.
  • GBC and Mary Ward Wing are collaborative, open-plan learning spaces.

Campus Locations

Main Campus

91-93 Pennant Hills Road, Normanhurst, 2076

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