What makes us different?
What sets Pittwater House apart is our intentional approach to education. Through our unique Diamond Model, values-led culture and commitment to knowing every child, we combine academic excellence with a genuine sense of belonging to help every student thrive on our beautiful Northern Beaches co-educational campus.
Our Diamond Model structure: the best of both worlds
On our co-educational campus, students learn together in the early years, apart during the middle years when developmental needs differ, and together again in the senior years, emerging as confident, well-rounded young adults.
Pre-K–Year 2 → Together
Years 3–10 → Apart
Years 11–12 → Together
“In the younger years, boys and girls have more disparate approaches to learning which often become more indistinguishable in the older years as students mature and become more focused on their studies. As such, I think the framework offered by Pittwater House allows for a more personalised approach to learning which has benefitted me, both socially and academically.”
Our HEROIC core values
Honesty and Integrity
We challenge our community to develop and practise the qualities of kindness, honesty, moral courage and good character.
Excellence
We aspire to excellence in effort, determination and dedication in academics and all our endeavours.
Respect and Care
We nurture and model respect and care in self, others and our environment. We respect and care for individuals for who they are.
Origins
We celebrate the journey of our traditions.
Innovation
We encourage originality, enquiry, risk-taking and critical thinking where students have the courage to imagine.
Community
We connect our students, families, staff and alumni.
Our motto
Semper Diligens → ‘Always Hardworking’.
It underpins the attitude to which we apply ourselves each day in all that we do.
Child safety: Our first priority
We are uncompromising in our commitment to child protection and student safety.
Key safeguards include:
- Rigorous child protection policies and clear codes of conduct
- Mandatory Working with Children Checks and training for all staff, contractors and Board members
- Structured screening and onboarding for all volunteers and third-party providers
- A culture of student voice, where children’s views are listened to with respect.
Child safe values and principles
- All children have the right to be safe
- The safety and protection of our students is everyone’s responsibility
- Our students’ welfare and well-being are paramount
- Our various codes of conduct set clear expectations of behaviour for all those working with our students.
- Procedures to screen all employees, volunteers, third party contractors and external stakeholders begins before their engagement.
- Working with children checks and training are a requirement for all employees, third party contractors, and Board members.
- Our Child Protection Policy is robust and well communicated and understood by staff, the accompanying Child Protection Procedure is a clear and simple communication tool.
- Student voice is important to us, students voices, views and opinions are listened to with respect and taken seriously.
“Our staff work hard to ensure our students feel connected, safe and secure, so they can actively participate in their learning to achieve the best physical, emotional, social and educational outcomes.”
Teaching that makes a difference
At Pittwater House, we use clear, structured and evidence-based teaching to help every student succeed. Our lessons are guided by proven research, ensuring students build deep understanding and confidence at every stage.
Our large, green campus
Set across 3.5 hectares of green space, our co-ed campus offers modern learning environments, dedicated play areas, and specialist facilities that support every stage of a student’s journey – from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12.