Mount St Benedict College

Blair Ho

a month ago

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I’m convinced this school is secretly training a professional wrestling team. Every weekday at Cherrybrook, these students show incredible dedication to the craft of walking straight through people trying to get off the train. It’s a consistent, daily performance of 'I’m the only person on Earth.' Truly impressive commitment to being absolute grubs. Cheers for the bruises!

Carolyn

a month ago

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Believe the negative reviews and don't send your child to this school. If anything, they downplay the experience.

Shilpa

2 months ago

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Enrolling my child in this school was a big mistake. We had moved from a different country & thought a private girls catholic school would be a good start here. There was so much bullying & peer pressure. Some of the staff is uncaring & there is not much focus on academics. The home room tutor used to keep a close watch on the girls all the time & call up with stupid complaints. A child cannot thrive in such an environment. It was such a stressful period. We moved our child to a well known public school where she has made many friends , is doing very well in studies & other activities & gets merit certificates too.

Madison Chang

2 months ago

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I have been reading the reviews, and most of them are from long ago. I would like to say my true experiences as a Y7 from 2025 and soon would be started Y8 in Feb. Honestly by truth, the school was very strict with dress code. This is especially true in arriving to school. Many girls have been given demerit for wearing jumpers to school, or having personal necklaces. There are a fair amount of kind facility members and nasty ones. From my experience I havent met any bullying or hair pulling of such. This school always hosts many activities and they always create a friendly environment to participate and honestly it's just very chill. There are some strict policies such as to not use your phone unless prohibited and to not chew gum in school or to always have you hair up, and to wear your hat always during summer time. The school has its ups and downs, but it definitely won't be the worst school you'll find.

Nicole Mark

3 months ago

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Our experience with this school has been extremely disappointing. Bullying issues were raised multiple times, yet there was little to no meaningful action taken. Teachers showed minimal concern, and the wellbeing of students did not appear to be a priority. Communication is another major issue. Emails to both teachers and the Principal were often ignored and only received replies after multiple follow-ups, which is unacceptable for a school of this reputation. The school has increased student numbers, but the quality of teaching and resources has not improved to match this growth. As a result, students miss out on the support they need. Overall, a very poor experience. Based on what we witnessed, I strongly suggest parents think carefully before enrolling their children.

Andrea A

4 months ago

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Terrible experience at the open day. The registrar turned her back to me mid-conversation to speak with another parent, after I had already waited for her to locate an email she wrongly claimed I never sent. I was simply trying to inquire about learning support. I left and never looked back.

Liv

5 months ago

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This school seriously needs to take a long, hard look at its priorities, because right now it’s actually ridiculous. The amount of energy they pour into policing uniforms instead of focusing on students’ learning or wellbeing is beyond embarrassing. It feels less like a school and more like a place obsessed with control and the way young girls look. It’s not even like students can’t wear simple necklaces, they just have to be crosses, because apparently anything else is treated like a crime. The second you wear something personal, something that actually has deep meaning to you like from a loved one who had just passed or simply forgot to take it off from the weekend, it’s snatched away without a shred of empathy or care for reason. You could be crying and having trouble breathing, trying to explain why it’s important for you to keep it, and the teachers just stand there with a smug smile like they’re proud of themselves for making you upset. It’s disgusting how much satisfaction they seem to get out of that power trip. And the fact that they keep your belongings for a whole term , that’s 10 weeks. is unbelievable. Ten weeks without something that’s personally yours, all because a teacher decided to “make a point.” If it really mattered that much, fine, take it and hand it back at the end of the day. But keeping it for over two months? That’s not enforcing rules ,that’s straight-up petty and cruel. Maybe instead of obsessing over what’s on students’ bodies, the school should start paying more attention to the kind of people they’re hiring. Because clearly, some staff shouldn’t be working around kids at all. Focus on hiring teachers who actually care, not ones who have literally proven to be creeps or power-hungry bullies who seem to enjoy making girls feel miserable. Some of these rules and staff members seriously need to be re-evaluated. It’s amazing how little attention students’ learning and mental health get compared to the ridiculous amount of focus on uniforms. Teachers literally walk around at recess and lunch with notepads, writing down names like it’s their full-time job. Maybe if the school spent even half as much effort caring about its students as it does about what they’re wearing, it wouldn’t feel like such a controlling, toxic environment.

Ace

5 months ago

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This school overall has been a terrible experience. On the surface, they constantly preach values like individuality, self-love, and empowerment, but the reality couldn’t be more contradictory. Whenever a student dares to express themselves in a way that doesn’t perfectly align with the school’s narrow image of what a “model student” should be, they’re punished, silenced, or subtly shamed. Instead of embracing diversity, the school seems determined to mould everyone into the same polished, prestigious stereotype, a uniform group of girls who act, dress, and think the same way. There’s a culture of favouritism that’s impossible to ignore. Certain students, usually the ones who fit the school’s preferred mould or come from influential families, get away with almost anything, while others are harshly disciplined for far less. The rules are applied inconsistently, and students quickly learn that the administration cares more about appearances than fairness or personal growth. When it comes to bullying, the school appears to take it very seriously on the surface. There are constant talks, posters, and programs aimed at addressing the issue. However, despite all these initiatives, nothing they implement actually makes a meaningful difference. The same problems persist beneath the surface, and students who are targeted rarely feel genuinely supported or protected. The response often feels more like a box-ticking exercise than real action. Creativity and self-expression are only encouraged when they fit within very controlled boundaries. If you think independently, dress differently, or question outdated traditions, you’re labelled as “disruptive” or “not setting a good example.” Instead of nurturing individuality, the school punishes it, all while maintaining the illusion that it celebrates uniqueness. Academically, while the school prides itself on high standards, the pressure can be overwhelming and unhealthy. Rather than supporting students through challenges, the culture is one of competition and perfectionism. There’s little room for mistakes, and rather than teaching resilience, the environment breeds fear of failure. Overall, the school prioritizes image over integrity, conformity over individuality, and control over compassion. What’s advertised as a nurturing, empowering environment is in reality a place where students are pressured to suppress who they are to maintain an illusion of prestige.

Ava Stanton

a year ago

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I love this school! I went there a few years back and I loved it, my sister goes at the moment and she is super happy, she loves the Hildegard centre and loves the community and teachers. Its such a loving school highly recommend!

zya norris

Edited a year ago

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This school is rude, with many teachers & office ladies filled with absolutely no manners and extreme passive aggressiveness. I went here for 3.5 years and can confirm they were the worst years of my life. They push so much about "sisterhood" when the school feels like the exact opposite. My biggest problem is this how school doesn't trust you & consistently/constantly always assume the worst, it's like they don't realise your a human.