‘Schols’ – Where Girls Grow, Thrive and Belong
St Scholastica’s College offers students a beautiful and peaceful setting in which to learn, grow and discover their potential. Set within landscaped grounds close to Sydney’s CBD, the College provides a nurturing environment where students can be taught, inspired and enriched by the many opportunities a Schols education offers.
The College is led by Ms Laetitia Richmond, a deeply respected and transformative leader. As Principal of St Scholastica’s, Ms Richmond has guided the College into a thriving, future‑focused learning community where every student is known, valued and challenged to achieve personal excellence. Her unwavering commitment to academic, social and emotional growth has strengthened the school’s reputation as a place where young women are empowered to flourish.
Student wellbeing and inclusion sit at the heart of Ms Richmond’s leadership philosophy. She has championed innovative wellbeing frameworks and targeted support structures to ensure equitable access and meaningful opportunities for all learners. Her warm, relational approach brings staff, students and families together around a shared purpose, fostering a connected, supportive and positive school culture.
Under her leadership, the College has achieved sustained improvement in student outcomes across all year levels. A forward‑thinking educator, Ms Richmond has expanded STEM and vocational pathways, introduced a comprehensive digital learning strategy, and modernised classroom practices to broaden opportunities for every student. These initiatives reflect a strong belief in preparing young women to navigate and lead in a rapidly changing world.
Ms Richmond understands that choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions a family will make. For some families, this decision includes boarding. She recognises that while boarding can never replace home, the right environment plays a vital role in shaping a young woman’s education, character and wellbeing. The Schols boarding house offers care, emotional support and a welcoming community that provides a safe and enriching home‑away‑from‑home where girls can truly flourish.
Proud of its Good Samaritan and Benedictine heritage, St Scholastica’s actively promotes the values of Hospitality, Compassion, Justice, Stewardship, Harmony and Wisdom. Grounded in these traditions, the College educates young women who are guided by compassion and a strong sense of social justice, ready to make a meaningful contribution to the world.
Coming from within Australia and overseas our Boarders represent diverse nationalities who bring a wide range of gifts and learning experiences. This diversity exposes students to different perspectives and ways of thinking, giving them a broader outlook on life. Boarders have a strong presence in every aspect of College life, including academic programs, sport, cultural pursuits and leadership roles.
St Scholastica’s College offers a rich academic, cultural and sporting opportunities, combined with strong values and exceptional pastoral care. With affordable tuition fees, a prime location just three kilometres from Sydney’s CBD, excellent access to public transport, Schols is both accessible and welcoming.
At St Scholastica’s, students are encouraged to honour their individual talents, collaborate meaningfully with others and engage thoughtfully with the world around them. Schols’ girls are called to be strong, reflective leaders, to be young women of influence, integrity and compassion, who are ready to make a difference in their local and global communities.
https://www.scholastica.nsw.edu.au/
