Kincoppal-Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart started the year with fantastic results and university placements for the class of 2016.
In a historic year of celebration of the 135 years of Kincoppal-Rose Bay education, the results for the class of 2016 ranked KRB as one of the highest non-selective schools and the top ranked girls Catholic school in NSW.
With 201 Distinguished Achievers for 2016, it was the best result since the current HSC system began in 2001.
Also, 53 per cent of the class of 2016 gained an ATAR over 90.
Kincoppal-Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic independent school that is part of the international network of Sacred Heart schools.
Located in Rose Bay in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, the school caters for boys (ELC-6) and girls day (ELC-12) and boarding (Years 7-12).
The school uses the latest technologies, techniques and projects in the classroom and provides access to the latest thinking, concepts and practices in the broader world.
Initiatives include the Women and Leadership Forum, Young Entrepreneurs Week, City Immersion and Philanthropy Program.
A large percentage of boarders receive year scholar awards and are the top achieving students in the Higher School Certificate.
Boarders hold many leadership positions in the school and are actively engaged in all co-curricular activities, sports and leadership.
The school’s boarding program of 150 senior school students is made up of country, city, indigenous and international students.
The school’s focus is on the positive education of the whole student - educating both the heart and the mind.
A school spokeswoman said it encouraged students to pursue their personal strengths, passions and talents. It also helped girls become independent, lifelong learners; develop empathy with others; and feel secure in their world with the belief that they have the capacity to transform it.
- Visit www.krb.nsw.edu.au