The teaching staff in the Inaburra are professional, dedicated and dynamic Christian educators who hold a passion for developing the capacity of students throughout their educational journey.

Welfare: Our welfare staff are committed to the general well-being of students and supporting families. This includes transitional activities such as Orientation Camp for Year 7, parent seminars to assist in areas such as cyber safety and curriculum choices. Inaburra offers students the services of qualified counsellors if necessary across both Junior and Senior School.

Learning Enrichment: A highly professional and dedicated team are committed to supporting, extending and enriching students through their learning.

Peer-to-peer leadership: Students are encouraged to actively support other students, regardless of whether or not they hold leadership positions. Some of the more structured leadership activities include buddy programs, supporting Year 7 orientation and peer-to-peer tutoring.

Congratulations to the Inaburra School HSC Class of 2025

We celebrated the Inaburra Class of 2025 as they completed their formal schooling and received their HSC and ATAR results. While HSC results are one measure of our students’ learning success, we are proud of the well-rounded, confident, and capable young people they are becoming. We pray that our students leave Inaburra with an attitude of embracing learning, whatever that may look like in the next chapter of their lives.

All 135 Year 12 students at Inaburra successfully achieved the HSC. We acknowledge the achievements of all our students and highlight the following:

Outstanding ATAR Results

• 8 students received >95 ATAR
• 20 students received >90 ATAR
• 48 students received >80 ATAR
• Highest ATAR 97.3

High Achiever Results

• 1 student topped the State with ‘First in Course’ for Dance. 
• 1 student was recognised on the ‘All Round Achievers’ list with results in the highest possible band across 10 units of study.
• 1 student was recognised as a ‘Top Achiever’ which identifies the top performing students in each course.
• 47 students were recognised as ‘Distinguished Achievers’ (students who achieved the highest band possible for one or more HSC courses). 
• 2 students achieved a perfect score of 100 in an HSC course.
• 7 students achieved Band 6 in three or more of their courses.
• 12 students achieved an HSC mark of 95 or above in one or more of their courses.

Other Outstanding Results

• 75 Band 6 results (mark of 90 or more, or the equivalent for an Extension unit) and an additional 6 nominal Band 6 (Maths Extension 2).
• 48% of results were in the top two bands (Band 5 and Band 6).
• 24 courses (67%) achieved above state average.
• 6 courses where every student achieved either Band 5 or Band 6.
• 22 Year 11 students completed accelerated subjects in Studies of Religion 1, Mathematics Advanced and Mathematics Extension 1.

2025 HSC Showcase Nominations & Selections

In another exceptional year, Inaburra achieved 23 HSC Showcase Nominations in 2025. Two of these nominations were selected for their respective showcases.

DANCE – nominated for possible inclusion in CALLBACK. 

• Alexander Bernard – Major Study Performance 
• Alexander Bernard – Core Performance
• Isabella Turner – Core Performances 
• Alexander Bernard – Core Composition
• Emily Tomlinson – Core Composition
• Paige Varley – Core Compositions

DRAMA – nominated for possible inclusion in OnSTAGE. 

• Charlize Earl
• Talitha Ellis
• Charlotte Morrison
• Rhys Mumford
• Arielle Penzo
• Jessica Abbot, Talitha Ellis, Emma Lucas & Grace Sammut – Group Performance
• Charlize Earl, Arielle Penzo, Sara Zekirovska – Group Performance
• Emma Lucas – Individual Project

MUSIC – nominated for possible inclusion in ENCORE. One student was selected.

• Talitha Ellis – Composition
• Talitha Ellis – Musicology (selected for HSC Showcase ENCORE)
• Talitha Ellis – Performance
• Maddox Mutch – Performance
• Sara Zekirovska – Performance

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (TIMBER) – nominated for possible inclusion in SHAPE. 

• Joel Arkapaw
• Oliver Godkin

VISUAL ARTS – nominated for consideration in ARTEXPRESS. One student was selected.

• Jasmine Guy
• Grace Wilson (selected for HSC Showcase ARTEXPRESS)

Parent reflections on what they value about Inaburra -

'Being part of the school community and my child being known individually by all staff involved in his education and learning at Inaburra'.

'I value that Inaburra is a Christian community and that it is looking out for the best of my child, both academically and spiritually'.

'That my child is valued and accepted for who they are and made to feel like an integral and important part of a community'.

'The school and everyone in it have truly shown commitment to my child and his individual learning'.

'The continual open communication from the class teacher, and approachability of the Leaders. We are thrilled with the school'.

'The community nature of the school, the smaller class sizes, the lovely and kind parents, the mixing of ages who support each other, the focus on personal qualities as much as academic results. Creating a safe learning environment'.

'I really like seeing senior staff greeting students and parents every morning, it is so welcoming and makes me feel that they care and are always accessible'.

'I am proud to send my child to a school which I believe exists for the primary purpose of assisting in supporting & developing my child to be the best version of themselves that they can be'.

'Community that has been build through the years at Inaburra. Our children  feel safe and secure as a part of the Inaburra community'.

'The sense of community. It is a place where my child feels valued and safe. The students and families who have been at the school for a number of years are known and acknowledged by staff. The influence of the school is contributing to my child growing into a respectful adult with good values'.

'Great example set with well mannered students greeting parents at the car line in the mornings. An approachable, highly intelligent, caring principal. Caring, good, teachers . Lovely uniform and facilities. Great music program. Interesting options and variety in weekly sport plus good representative sports opportunities.'

Inaburra School is serviced by a number of bus routes. There are bus connections to Sutherland Railway Station and suburbs in the Sutherland Shire. There is also a dedicated bus route serviced by the U-Go Mobility that operates in the St George Shire connecting the suburbs of Mortdale, Lugarno, Oatley and Peakhurst. This route operates two dedicated school buses in both morning and afternoon.

Inaburra School announces Dr Robert Loe as new Principal for 2027

The Inaburra School Board is delighted to announce that following an extensive national and international search in partnership with Hutton Consulting Australia, Dr Robert Loe has been appointed as the next Principal of Inaburra School, commencing in 2027. His appointment follows a thorough and highly competitive selection process, and the Board is unanimous in its decision to appoint Dr Loe to lead Inaburra into its next chapter.

Dr Loe is an accomplished educational leader with more than 25 years’ experience in both the United Kingdom and Australia. He is currently Deputy Principal – Academics at The Scots College, Sydney, where he leads teaching, learning and curriculum innovation, fostering evidence-informed practice, professional growth and a culture of continuous improvement across the College. Prior to this appointment, he served as Director of Research and Learning Innovation at The Scots College, following senior executive leadership roles with Christian Schools Australia and the Relationships Foundation. Earlier in his career, Dr Loe was an Assistant Principal in England and held a range of curriculum and faculty leadership positions while also teaching and mentoring future educators through the University of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin University.

An active member of St Matthias Anglican Church, Sydney, Dr Loe is a deeply committed Christian whose faith has shaped his personal life and professional vocation. He believes that schools play a vital role in the formation of young people in the development of wisdom, character and service. His experience across Christian schools and organisations has deepened his conviction that authentic relationships, academic excellence and Christ-centred leadership are mutually reinforcing foundations of flourishing school communities. These convictions resonate strongly with Inaburra’s mission and values.

Dr Loe graduated from the University of Cambridge with a Double First-Class Honours degree in English Literature with Education Studies before completing a professional doctorate in the measurement of human relationships and its application to organisational development, classroom climate and school leadership. He is widely recognised for his research and writing, having authored numerous publications, delivered keynote addresses around the world and is the founder of Relational Schools, a research organisation dedicated to strengthening relationships within school communities. His latest book entitled “The Relational Leader” will be published in 2027.

Throughout the selection process, the Board was particularly impressed by Dr Loe’s thoughtful leadership, strategic capability and commitment to people. His experience as Chief Executive Officer of the Relationships Foundation and Chair of the Chilford Hundred Education Trust has equipped him with strong expertise in educational leadership, governance and organisational strategy. His ability to build strong cultures, develop leaders and bring together communities around a shared purpose positions him well to lead Inaburra into the future.

Dr Loe has spoken warmly of his admiration for Inaburra’s Christ-centred culture and its commitment to every student being ‘known and loved’. He expressed a desire to build upon the outstanding work of those who have led before him and to honour Inaburra’s rich heritage while strengthening its strategic goals of building academic rigour, organisational integrity and Christian community partnerships.

Dr Loe, his wife Helen and their family are eager to meet Inaburra’s staff, students and parents and we look forward to extending a warm welcome to them in the months ahead. For the remainder of the year, the Board will continue to work closely with Mr Chris Smith (our current Acting Principal) to ensure a smooth and thoughtful transition.

Please join us in congratulating Dr Loe on his appointment and supporting him as he joins the Inaburra community. We look forward with great confidence and anticipation to the leadership, wisdom and Christian commitment he will bring as we enter this exciting new chapter in the life of our School.

Further details of welcome events will be shared with the community later in Term 4.

Inaburra School offers a number of scholarships. Please visit the website to find out more.