Haileybury has been ranked among Australia’s Top 5 private schools in the 2026 News Corp Top 100 Schools list which identifies the Australian schools that are ‘changing students’ lives and providing a top-tier education.’
Haileybury is also the highest-ranked co-educational school in Australia.
The rankings are based on factors including Year 12 academic results, Years 7 and 9 NAPLAN results, student-teacher ratios, attendance rates, and the range of facilities and subjects available to students.
The latest recognition follows Haileybury being named Australian School of the Year and Australian Primary School of the Year (non-government) at the recent 2026 Australian Education Awards.
Haileybury CEO | Principal Derek Scott says this latest recognition reflects the commitment of students and staff and the School’s continued focus on delivering a strong and well-rounded education.
“We are pleased to see Haileybury recognised among some outstanding schools from across the country, and this latest recognition is due to the combined efforts of our entire school community, students, teachers, staff and families,” says Derek.
“Our students are committed and hard-working and they are supported by exceptional teachers who continually look for ways to strengthen their practice and provide the best possible learning opportunities for every student.”
At the heart of Haileybury’s approach is a strong focus on developing the foundational skills students need to succeed.
Haileybury’s NAPLAN literacy and numeracy results place the school along the country’s top four primary schools and open-entry secondary schools.
For more than 20 years, Haileybury has used explicit instruction to embed strong literacy and numeracy skills, the foundational skills that later foster critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Haileybury’s VCE results are also strong with a four-year average of 52% of students achieving an ATAR of 90 or above, placing them in the top 10% in Australia.
While academic excellence runs across the school, students can also take part in more than 130 co-curricular programs and activities, including more than 340 sports, and activities ranging from beekeeping and robotics to debating, international experiences and designing experiments for the International Space Station.
“A great education should give students strong foundations, but it should also help them discover what they are good at, encourage them to be aspirational and prepare them to contribute positively to the communities they are part of,” says Derek.
