About Masada College

A typical Masada College student is looking for a school community where Jewish life, learning and everyday routines sit close together. The independent school is in St Ives on Sydney’s Upper North Shore, a leafy residential area with rail and bus links towards the city. It suits families seeking an Australian school education within a Jewish framework, rather than a large, anonymous senior college.

Teaching runs from primary years through to the senior secondary certificate, so pupils can move through key stages of schooling in one setting. Hebrew and Jewish studies form part of the college’s identity alongside the NSW curriculum. The school’s Orthodox Jewish character will matter most to families who want religious observance and cultural connection to be part of school life; it may be less suitable for those seeking a secular school environment.

For international families, the strongest fit is likely to be those joining an established Jewish community in Sydney and wanting continuity across primary and secondary school. St Ives offers a quieter suburban base than the inner city, with bushland and local shopping nearby. Day-to-day life is likely to feel community-centred, and the college’s school-wide setting can suit younger learners as well as teenagers preparing for their final school years.

Campuses

NSW - Masada College

Sydney