Kincoppal-Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart


Principal Ms Maureen Ryan
Year levels P to 12
Enrolment numbers 707
Boarding or day both
Website http://www.krb.nsw.edu.au
Phone 02 9388 6000
Fax 02 9388 6001
Postal address New South Head Road, Rose Bay

Kincoppal-Rose Bay School is a Catholic P to 12 independent school, with a co-educational Early Learning Centre and Junior School, and girls only in day and boarding from Years 7-12. As a Sacred Heart school, it is part of a global network of more than 200 schools in 44 countries. A Sacred Heart (Sacre-Coeur) education focuses on the development of the whole person – both heart and mind – within a personalised community context. The goals of a Sacred Heart education encourage the students to think wisely and deeply, act with justice and value community highly. Kincoppal-Rose Bay takes a personalised approach to learning, tracking progress to ensure continued intellectual and social development. The school offers an academically rigorous program providing diverse opportunities through a broad co-curricular program and many global opportunities. Our HSC results demonstrate the high level of achievement gained as a result of our systematic focus on academic rigour. Early Learning Centre (four-year-olds): Our co-educational ELC, the ‘Joigny Centre’, is where our youngest students take their first steps on their learning journey. The Joigny Centre is a calm and nurturing environment where learning is naturally and creatively embedded within play, discovery and investigation. The key aspects of the ELC are: Use of the renowned Reggio Emilia approach; Use of interactive technology; Co-curricular opportunities. Junior School (K-6): Our co-educational Junior School provides students with a warm and nurturing environment where they can begin to explore their interests and talents. Key aspects of the Junior School include: Specialist teachers in Languages, Music, Technology and PD/H/PE; Extensive and vibrant co-curricular program; Gifted and Talented and Learning Support Programs; Social justice and community emphasis. Senior School (Years 7-12): With the excellent foundation given to our students in the Junior School, our senior students flourish both personally and academically in their senior years. Key aspects of our Senior School are: high academic standards; outstanding academic care; personalised notebook program; global student exchange opportunities; exceptional co-curricular opportunities; after school Homework Centre. The majority of our students go onto a wide range of options at tertiary level with almost 100% receiving their first choice option for their tertiary studies. boarding: The boarding School is an integral part of Kincoppal-Rose Bay and home to 150 girls in Years 7 to 12. In addition to the learning and co-curricular programs offered in the day school, the key features of the boarding School are the: modern air-conditioned bedrooms and facilities; opportunities to become ‘Sydney savvy’; beautiful and secure campus. Our boarding students achieve excellent academic results, but are also well rounded individuals who leave KRB resourced for life beyond school.