Why a Girls' School?
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Why a Girls’ School?

A high percentage of women who have become leaders in their field were educated at girls’ schools. Girls perform better at school and in life if they are educated at single-sex schools.

• Girls in girls’ schools achieve significantly stronger academic results than any other group in Australia
• Girl-centred learning leaves no doubt as to who receives the teacher’s full attention, or will be taking maths, science and technology classes
• There is a greater sense of connectedness – listening, helping and accepting others’ points of view
• All leadership roles are filled by girls, from captain of the touch football team to head of the student body
• In girls’ schools, girls see strong female role models and understand that they too can achieve successful outcomes from their own efforts
• In an all-girl classroom, girls take on the roles in the group, providing an atmosphere where students take the risks necessary for genuine achievement
• All activities are open to girls – they participate, influence and lead
• Girls thrive and excel in collaborative teams
• Teachers can match their teaching to the way girls learn and develop their courses to suit girls’ needs
• Girls can work through the challenges of adolescence without fear of embarrassment or harassment
• Girl develop their relationships in a supportive environment
• There is no obstacle preventing girls from exploring a career in any area
• Girls’ achievements are celebrated