What makes SCEGGS Darlinghurst unique?
We believe it’s the girls that make the uniform. Not the other way around.
ExploreWe rely on our girls to transform SCEGGS. In return they will forever be transformed.






SCEGGS girls following their dreams
Distinctive, accomplished, articulate, confident, compassionate, understanding, individuals and constantly evolving.
SCEGGS girls stand out!








Dr Phoebe Meagher
Taronga Zoo Research and Pathology Coordinator
We congratulate Dr Phoebe Meagher, Taronga’s Research and Pathology Coordinator, for being recognised as a Superstar of STEM! Science and Technology Australia started Superstars of STEM to shine a light on Australian female scientists and technologists – role models for young women and girls – and to work towards equal representation in the media of women and men working in all fields in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).








Professor Elizabeth Elliott
Discipline of Paediatrics & Child Health
Elizabeth Elliott AM is Professor in Paediatrics and Child Health at the University of Sydney and Consultant Paediatrician at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead. Throughout her career she has been dedicated to improving health and quality of life for children in Australia and beyond, through education, research, clinical care and advocacy.








Samantha Marshall
Champion Swimmer
Marshall has long been regarded as the girl most likely to succeed Leisel Jones, seven years her senior, as Australia's premier female breaststroker. At just 15, she finished fourth at the Beijing Olympic trials and she has been knocking on the door of the national team ever since.
Jenny Allum Announces Retirement
After 30 years of outstanding leadership and distinguished service to the SCEGGS Darlinghurst community, Head of School Jenny Allum will retire at the end of 2025. Download a copy of the announcement from Chair of the School Board. As one of Australia’s most respected educational leaders, Jenny’s enormous contribution
February 7, 2025
Light Her Path Honour Board – Secure Your Contribution by 30 March 2025
The SCEGGS Trust invite you to leave a lasting acknowledgement of our generation’s contribution to the future of SCEGGS. Since the launch of the Light Her Path Campaign, our community has given generously towards the redevelopment of Wilkinson House and the expansion of our Scholarship means-tested scholarship program. All
February 13, 2025
Visual Arts News
Congratulations to Aurelia Cortese in Year 11 who was awarded a Highly Commended in the Waverley Woollahra 9×5 Landscape Prize. This is an amazing accolade for Aurelia as this Art Prize is open to participants aged 16 years and over with many established adult entrants vying for recognition.
September 30, 2024
Gold in the 2024 WriteOn Competition
Congratulations to Year 2’s Eleanor Brown who was the recipient of a gold award at the 2024 WriteOn Competition Ceremony, held at the NSW Art Gallery on Monday 16 September. This annual event recognises top student writers from Year 1 to 6, with winners featured in ‘The Best of WriteOn’
September 19, 2024
Year 5 Give Back
Year 5 had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Kids Giving Back excursion, an experience that not only honed their cooking skills but also taught them valuable lessons about giving back to the community. As part of the Cook for Good program, the girls worked hard to prepare 181
September 17, 2024
2024 Latin Reading Competitions
Students in Year 9 and 10 recently competed in the Latin Reading Competitions for their year groups, held at the University of Sydney and St Ignatius’ College, Riverview. The purpose of the competitions is to hear Latin read aloud as it was back in the courtrooms and poetry recitations of
September 12, 2024
Year 12 Student Exhibiting in National Photography Competition
Congratulations to Jade who has been selected as one of the 28 finalists in this year’s Australian Life Photography Competition. This is an immense achievement as she was selected from a field of more than 2400 entries. Jade has been studying and practising photography at SCEGGS for over four years,
August 7, 2024
2024 HSC Results
The School community congratulates the Class of 2024 on their HSC Results. Head of School Jenny Allum acknowledges and celebrates their journey.
February 2, 2024

