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We’ve listed the nation’s Top 100 private schools, but see the next 50 that just missed the cut. With incredible offerings, here’s more of the best NSW campuses.
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Canberra Star

Good morning Wentyl,

With Australia’s top 100 private schools now unveiled, we can reveal 11 high-performing New South Wales schools feature in the next 50 best colleges in the nation.

Leading the state’s charge into the extended list of 101 to 150 schools is Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta, landing a very respectable 104th position out of the 1,300 private schools surveyed nationally.

See the full list here.

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