Established in North Sydney in 1886, Wenona is a leading, independent and non-selective school with a proud history of excellence in girls’ education.

Our campus, close to Sydney Harbour and within walking distance of the city, is an exciting blend of heritage and state of the art, purpose-built environments for teaching, learning, creation and recreation.

Our inclusive community of 1,300 girls from Kindergarten to Year 12 is led by world-class educators, who are passionate life-long learners.

Wenona seeks to educate young women across a broad range of disciplines. Further information on courses and subjects can be found in the ‘Courses’ section of this site, and you may read about Wenona’s academic achievement in the Higher School Certificate on our School website at https://www.wenona.nsw.edu.au/curious/hsc-results.

We are proud of all Wenonians as they strive to make a difference in their community, encouraged by the School’s motto, Ut Prosim, that I may serve.

Wenona offers a full range of extra-curricular activities -Sport, Creative Arts, Performing Arts, Outdoor Education, Cadets, and so on.  Find out more by contacting the Enrolments Office on (02) 9409 4495.

Boarding

For generations, Wenona boarders have formed life-long friendships, independent, flexibility and tolerance in the Boarding House. Our boarding community consists of 50 girls from Years 7 to 12, who come from around Australia and overseas. The girls live safely in the heart of the School in newly refurbished heritage accommodation. They are supported academically, socially and emotionally by dedicated and experienced staff under the watchful leadership of Head of Boarding Mrs Nonie Ayling.

Boarders can take advantage of the many extra-curricular activities offered on campus by Wenona. During the week, a dedicated prep supervisor is on hand to guide Middle and Upper School boarders with their homework, and the Evening Study Centre, staffed by teachers from all curriculum areas, caters for Senior College students. Public transport, shops and parks are all within reach so during their free time, the girls can experience the best of Sydney.

Full boarders reside on campus for the School term and can go on weekend leave. Weekly boarders go home to their families on the weekend. Temporary boarding provides short-term stays for Wenona day girls whose parents are required to travel overseas, or whose family circumstances require them to board for a short term – it is subject to availability. Boarding Scholarships provide full or part remission of boarding fees. We welcome international students.

Please review our Boarding Flyer (PDF ) for additional information. You are very welcome to arrange a visit, by contacting the Head of Enrolments on (61 2) 9409 4440 or [email protected]. 

Student wellbeing underpins all we do at Wenona, which is why we place such strong emphasis on Pastoral Care. We take a holistic view of our girls’ development, nurturing each one and monitoring their personal progress from Kindergarten to Year 12 as they develop resilience, self-confidence, grace, compassion, kindness, a sense of humour and a capacity for adventure.

Formal Pastoral Care is delivered by Junior School classroom teachers,  Middle School, Upper School and Senior College Connect teachers, plus Year Coordinators and Heads of School. Across the School we encourage reflective practices and make time to share stories, mark achievements, express gratitude and celebrate.

Leadership opportunities, outdoor education, community connections, service learning initiatives and the vertical School House structure are designed to help each girl discover her best self and shape her sense of purpose so she can, in turn, help shape the world.

Please visit our website for details of all scholarships and for information on how to apply.

Don't hesitate to contact the Director of Enrolments on (02) 9409 4440 with any scholarship or enrolment enquiries.

Welcome to Wenona, an independent non-denominational day and boarding school for girls from Kindergarten to Year 12, based in North Sydney. Since Wenona was established in 1886 under the motto Ut Prosim, that I may serve, the School has sought to support, educate and inspire students to become confident young women who will revel in the challenges ahead of them.

We passionately believe in the effectiveness of girls’ education to empower young women to develop their strengths and talents. Research shows that in single-sex environments, girls feel most free to pursue their interests to the best of their abilities, in and outside of the classroom.

The School staff – from across Woodstock Infants, the Junior School, Middle School, Upper School and Senior College, as well as the Boarding House – are life-long learners, equipped to bring out the best in our students, pastorally and academically. Our staff believes in the value of each girl, and is committed to their growth – from the youngest years, through adolescence to their final examinations, valedictory and life beyond school.

Wenona has a strong sense of community, and aims to instill in students a sense of hope, purpose and service. We aim to see young women graduating from Wenona as intelligent, gracious, compassionate and capable adults. We recognise each girl as an individual, with her own passions to discover and contributions to make as she steps out of the School gates.

Wenona also offers a healthy environment, with rich opportunities beyond classroom. Through involvement in sports, debating, performing arts, creative arts, leadership and service, girls discover their creativity, teamwork, work/life balance, and other life lessons they will take with them after graduating. It is our goal that each girl will go from strength to strength, develop courage and resilience, and have a strong sense of self, so they can go on to shape their worlds into the future.