First Loreto.
Then the world.

In the spirit of our foundress Mary Ward who believed that “women in time to come will do much,” Loreto Normanhurst encourages young women to take their place in the world as seekers of truth and instruments of justice.

The cornerstone of the LNSGM is the FACE Curriculum, which places equal importance on the holistic development of each student across Faith, Academic, Community and Extra-curricular.

The success of the LNSGM is evident in our consistently high HSC results and the formation of our graduates as ‘Compassionate Warriors’: independent, articulate and compassionate women of grit, independent thinking, voice, creativity, conscious faith and service.

The LNSGM is also supported by a strong Pastoral Care program featuring a House system and advisors and tutors who care for the students and get to know them as a whole person. The Oakseed program was developed in consultation with leading child psychologist, Dr Danielle Einstein and commissioned by Loreto Normanhurst to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes across five areas of social and emotional competence which become essential protective factors for wellbeing.

As the largest girls’ boarding school in New South Wales, Loreto Normanhurst welcomes more than 200 boarders from Sydney, regional New South Wales, across Australia and overseas. With 80 per cent of students coming from rural NSW, our fully flexible boarding model creates a vibrant and diverse community. Boarders enjoy a dedicated home away from home, supported by experienced staff and a nurturing environment that encourages independence, connection and lifelong friendships.

Our commitment to student leadership is evident through a comprehensive range of opportunities offered to students from Year 5–12. As part of our strong Pastoral Care program we recognise the importance in empowering our students to take on responsibilities, develop leadership skills and build on their confidence and ability throughout their educational journey.

Through our extensive extra-curricular programs, students have further opportunities to support their learning and growth through leadership, social justice, sport, music, oratory, speech and drama.

The strength of Loreto Normanhurst, as a vibrant community for students, parents, staff and alumnae, extends across Australia and around the world. As a whole school, ours is a community of rich diversity and this strategy aims to strengthen and further enhance diversity so that our students grow in empathy for others, build dialogue and develop a global perspective that prepares them for success in an interconnected world.