Abbotsleigh
Abbotsleigh is an independent combined school in Wahroonga, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1217, it sits in the 99th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,634 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 67% have a language background other than English.
Wahroonga NSW 2076. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Abbotsleigh compares
Abbotsleigh has the highest ICSEA of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one. Of the 10 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Abbotsleigh Junior School, an independent primary school 0.4 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Abbotsleigh scores 1217, well above average.
Enrolment and location
Abbotsleigh is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Wahroonga
Abbotsleigh is located in Wahroonga, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,998/wk and median rent of $600/wk. Population: 17,853.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Wahroonga suburb profileSchools near Abbotsleigh
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Abbotsleigh | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Leo's Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Wahroonga | 0.8 km | 1113 | 104 lower | 1,055 |
| Knox Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Wahroonga | 0.8 km | 1187 | 30 lower | 3,345 |
| St Lucy's SchoolIndependent Combined · Wahroonga | 0.9 km | 1104 | 113 lower | 246 |
| Normanhurst Boys High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Normanhurst | 0.9 km | 1207 | 10 lower | 752 |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Waitara | 0.9 km | 1153 | 64 lower | 337 |
| Loreto NormanhurstIndependent Combined · Normanhurst | 1.0 km | 1164 | 53 lower | 1,240 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Abbotsleigh a government school?
No, Abbotsleigh is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Abbotsleigh offer?
Abbotsleigh offers K-12.
What is Abbotsleigh's ICSEA score?
Abbotsleigh has an ICSEA score of 1217, placing it in the 99th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Abbotsleigh?
Abbotsleigh has 1,634 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Abbotsleigh?
The nearest schools to Abbotsleigh are Abbotsleigh Junior School (0.4 km), Knox Grammar School - Wahroonga Preparatory Campus (0.6 km), Broken Bay Cross Campus Course Centre (0.7 km).
Where is Abbotsleigh located?
Abbotsleigh is located in Wahroonga, NSW 2076. Visit the school website at http://www.abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au.