Three Scots College Students Charged With Sexual Assault of 14-Year-Old Girl

Three students from Scots College, Sydney’s most expensive boys’ school, have been charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in an alleyway on July 22. One boy is 13 years old and two are 14. Police arrested them on Thursday after executing search warrants at homes in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. The school has refused to say whether the students will be suspended.

What the charges allege

Police allege the girl was sexually assaulted in a Bondi laneway on July 22. The 13-year-old and one 14-year-old were charged with aggravated sexual assault in company with others and two counts of aggravated sexual touching. The other 14-year-old faces one count of each charge. All three boys were arrested at 7.30am on Thursday after police executed search warrants at several homes.

What police found during searches

Officers seized multiple electronic devices that will undergo forensic examination. Police also found two replica firearms, a Glock-style BB gun, three laser pointers, and a number plate believed to have been stolen. All items will be forensically examined as part of the investigation.

School’s response and bail conditions

Scots College, which charges year 12 fees exceeding $50,000 per year, said it was cooperating with police. The school refused to answer questions about the students’ enrolment status or suspension plans. Principal Dr Ian Lambert said the alleged attack occurred outside school hours. All three boys were granted strict conditional bail and will appear in children’s court on August 25.

Broader context on school safety

The incident has renewed scrutiny of elite school culture and student conduct. Recorded child sexual assault incidents in Australia have increased 9 percent per year over the past 10 years, with 3 in 5 committed against girls. One in five Australian women have experienced sexual violence since age 15, according to the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research.

Final Thoughts

Three Scots College students face serious charges in a case that highlights ongoing concerns about safety at elite schools. The court appearance on August 25 will determine next steps in the criminal process.

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