Welcome to The Athena School | Private School in Sydney | Primary School | High School | Independent School

Here at Athena we provide students with the tools and knowledge to make their future happiness and success a reality. Students' interests, talents and abilities are nurtured while being educated in conventional subjects in a friendly, enriching environment.

School life is about more than academics. Learning is about more than books and information. We take a holistic approach to learning where the school and the parents work together to ensure the most enjoyable learning experience for all children. This involves attention to the all-round development of students intellectually, physically, creatively, spiritually, emotionally, socially, communicatively and in terms of self discipline.

It is through our Quality Assurance Department that we ensure each student is progressing towards the achievement of the school's valuable final product which is: Happy students with the educational tools to competently pursue their goals in life.

Children are best taught in a relaxed and unhurried environment and that is what we provide here at The Athena School.

As you read through our website and contemplate the education of your child, keep in mind that we at The Athena School provide the building blocks to a bright and successful future for all students. If you have not visited us, I invite you to come for a tour.

Fiona Milne

Principal

To use the art of teaching to provide a safe, challenging and inspiring environment that identifies and expands each student's talents and interests and motivates them in their pursuit of knowledge, resulting in the student's progression to independence and self confidence.

The Athena School is an independent, co-educational school, which provides a nurturing learning environment for students from Pre-Kindy through Primary and High School to Year 10, whilst being educated on the NSW Board of Studies Curriculum.

Our name, Athena, is derived from the ancient Greek Goddess of Wisdom and the Arts.

The Athena School was founded in 1986 by a group of concerned parents, who recognised that not all teaching results in students actually learning and that the future of our society depends upon the ability to learn and put that knowledge into use.

Since 2007, all teachers are registered with the NSW Institute of Teachers.

It is expected that each student will leave the school fully equipped to lead a happy, successful and worthwhile life in whatever community they choose to participate.