Santa Sabina College, Strathfield School Reviews

Santa Sabina College, Strathfield

School Reviews

By Parent - 22 Jun 2023, Rate: excellent

The principal of this institution has displayed an alarming lack of leadership skills and has proven to be the most inadequate individual in this position that I have ever encountered. Her behaviour exhibits a clear pattern of narcissism and self-entitlement, which ultimately detrimentally affects the entire school community.
One of the most concerning aspects of her leadership is the propagation of radical feminism through her indoctrination of the students. While promoting equality and fighting against discrimination may be admirable objectives, it is disheartening to witness the principal berating students for their choice of earrings. This contradictory behavior not only undermines her own message but also creates a hostile and oppressive environment where personal expression is stifled.
Furthermore, the principal's mismanagement of financial resources raises serious concerns. Despite defunding the college and exacerbating the already overpriced canteen, there seems to be a significant lack of funding allocated to essential facilities such as the half-broken bathrooms. It almost appears as though the principal's priorities lie elsewhere, as evidenced by her pet dog, which appears overweight, leading to unfounded speculations that it may have consumed the funds intended for bathroom repairs.
In addition to the financial mismanagement, the assemblies conducted under her leadership have become dreadfully tedious and devoid of any meaningful purpose. The insistence on singing the overly long and repetitive "college song" on a weekly basis only serves to further underscore the cult-like atmosphere that has enveloped the institution. It is disconcerting to witness such a repetitive ritual that lacks any educational or inspirational value. One is left to question whether this is a school or a communist regime, where blind conformity takes precedence over critical thinking and individuality.
In conclusion, the principal's performance and conduct in this institution have been highly disappointing and concerning. Her narcissistic tendencies, propagation of radical feminism, financial mismanagement, and creation of a cult-like atmosphere not only hinder the growth and development of the students but also undermine the core principles of education and personal freedom. Urgent measures need to be taken to address these issues and restore a positive and conducive learning environment for the sake of the students and the institution as a whole.

By Student - 01 Jun 2023, Rate: bad

This schools lacks from the range of teachers to students, teachers are rude. They took it to the point where my parents got sent an email where the teacher was saying things i've never done, another place where this was shown is during parent teacher meetings. One of my current teachers was telling my mum lies. In this school it's not about what you know it about who you know, without have a close connection with someone you'll be at the bottom sitting with the kids no one likes, being an easy target for bullying.

By Student - 26 Apr 2023, Rate: good

I think this school has many pros in the actual learning itself, although, many students there are concerning as some of them seem to care a lot about looks or culture. I get discriminated quite a lot because of the way I act. In my class, we were talking about discrimination. One of my classmates said, “I always judge a book by its cover” her friend agreed with her too. Like who on Earth even says that in the middle of class though- I also remember one of the students threatening to put me on a hospital bed. That worried me. Apart from that, SOME students are nice, it’s very rare to find a good friend these days. In my opinion, some teachers are really kind! They helped me with some social problems. I really liked that they actually cared about the students (most of the teachers) Although, I’m not sure if they are faking it or not, hopefully not. Overall, I think the school is probably a good school, just maybe your child may have to build up some confidence in talking, because it’s quite loud. That’s one thing I despise. Like students in my class are extremely noisy. One more thing

By Parent - 28 Mar 2023, Rate: bad

My daughter has complained several times about the way students treat other students in this school. Santa Sabina has many good values it is a shame they are not preaching it. The senior students think they have more power than the younger students and will easily pick on them and say disgusting things to them, make fun of them simply because they are younger and have lack of knowledge . They will make fun of you because you are different races to them, this is not an environment I want my child to be exposed to. The leaders that stand up in assembly and look perfectly nice kind and loyal actually have another side to them. As well as some students seem to be playing with my daughters feelings throughtout that she has came home crying saying that people gained her trust then broke it.
This school would be the last school i would send any of my children to , its truly horrible, the teachers seem to do nothing about and very few care. They are also exremetly bias many of the new teachers don't even know how to actually teach. As we can see that the teachers have a blind spot to show the seniors how to act towards younger people.
P.S
Don't get fooled by the beautiful campus, because the students there are not so nice

By Student - 14 Mar 2023, Rate: excellent

This school is the best so is all the co-curricular i have only started my 7th week here and so far it is probably the best school i have been so far ignore the bad comments and focus on the good. And this is a great school to send your kids it is welcome to any culture and there is no bullying so this school is perfect for your kids thank you :)

By Student - 27 Feb 2023, Rate: average

It's okay but still, I hate it here I got forced to come here but I did make friends but still, I hate it here even tho the education is good I wished I didn't get to be forced to come here and go somewhere I would like to go like a public school instead of a school I don't even know what a catholic Dominic is. All my mum said is to deal with it and its go to another not a dirty ugly public school, AAAAA I wish I just go where I want...

By Student - 31 Oct 2022, Rate: excellent

Santa Sabina is an amazing school who welcomes different cultures. I love Santa SABINA

By Employee - 02 Oct 2022, Rate: bad

Maree Herrett and I used to play Duos on Fortnite in the staffroom before she was slain and default danced on by Miranda Devine in a Fortnite match Maree and I were in.

By Parent - 31 Aug 2022, Rate: bad

This school is so messy , I went in after lunch and saw someone picking up a bin full of rubbish . Grounds looking good . Teachers need to tell the students or be Stricker to the students . It's a dump here

By Employee - 31 Aug 2022, Rate: poor

This school is so messy after they have morning tea and lunch .There are many bins around the school and lazy to put the rubbish in the bin. The gardens is looking good except the rubbish that the kids dump all the time. Their parents need to their kids . Don't be a tosser .

By Alumnus - 01 Aug 2022, Rate: poor

I was a student in the 1990's and was quite miserable at Santa Sabina. I was not thin, beautiful or well-connected and my parents weren't rich - they really made many sacrifices to send me there. I wish they hadn't wasted their precious money.

By Student - 04 Mar 2022, Rate: bad

god forbid you hate partying on the weekends. you have to be thin, curvy, rich and beautiful to escape the bullying over there. i had a terrible experience and so did my friends. the teachers there are very r*cist, and if you don't have white skin then pray hard they dont make you their next target. i wasn't rich or as beautiful as the others. and if you don't have instagram then the girls there who have connections to powerful people can put you right at the bottom. if you don't have connections in this school, there will be no one to help you. in this school, its not about what you know, its about who you know.

By Parent - 14 Nov 2021, Rate: bad

horrible. just astounding. education does not meet any standards and lacks behind all.

By Alumnus - 29 Aug 2020, Rate: bad

All that glitters is not gold.
Beautiful immaculate gardens however that won’t protect your daughter from a toxic bullying culture & complacent teachers who turn the other way.
I attended year 7 - 12 & have heard many similar stories from other ex students, if you don’t live in Strathfield & are extremely catholic, don’t send your daughter there. She’ll be an easy target for bullying & won’t fit the Santa cookie cut student.
My Dad would meet the deputy principal to give feedback on poor performing teachers. If you weren’t the teachers pet, you didn’t get airtime in class & were moved to the back. I specifically remember my modern history teacher moving my friend and I around each class like we were a spectacle. It created tension in the room & the teacher only ever assisted her students at the front table.
Art teacher was stoned half the time & similar thing, had a favourite for HSC & that was it. Dad complained about her too, waste of his time as she didn’t alter teaching methods.
Extremely toxic bullying culture. Depending on how you look & what you wear will determine the daily bullying. Got curly hair - good luck & prepare for vicious bullying. Can’t afford the latest cool outfit for a plain clothes event, save yourself the bullying & pretend you’re sick.
I’m now mid thirties & hugely successful however only attribute Santa to helping me grow a thick skin to prepare me for my career.
The school has student reunions, only the clicky girls and bullying groups attend. They’re the organisers each year which brings back all the bullying memories. I know a lot of ex students don’t even know the event is happening as they aren’t in their social media groups.
My brothers went to a great private school in the east, they had an amazing school experience. I know where I’ll be sending my sons one day, however Santa is the last place I’d send my daughter.
Unrealistic workload. The teachers fob off Toxic student culture of self harm, bullying, drugs & alcohol at school parties on the weekend, anti social behaviour rife within their own friendship groups & teachers unsympathetic to student issues.
I would not recommend this school & hope you find a better environment for your daughter.

By Parent - 16 Dec 2012, Rate: excellent

sorry about the previous comment; edited version follows: Santa Sabina education is the epitome of independent learning. Teachers guide students rather than instructing them. The school is also fantastic at debating and instills in students the need to serve others in the community. I'm proud to be a product of Santa!

By Student - 16 Dec 2012, Rate: excellent

Santa Sabina education is the epitome of independent learning. Teachers guide students rather than instructing them. The school is also fantastic at debating and instills in students the need to serve others in the community. I'm proud to be an a product of Santa!

By Alumnus - 11 May 2010, Rate: excellent

Santa Sabina doesn't train girls to be submissive housewives, it teaches them to be strong, independent, well rounded women.

By Parent - 12 Mar 2009, Rate: excellent

This school provides an outstanding curriculum, fabulous facilities - strong christian values and good dicipline. Children that I have seen become well rounded and well presented. It should be the favourite choice for anyone seeking a good private school in Sydney.