Three Boys from a Top Sydney School Charged with Assaulting a 14-Year-Old Girl
Three teenage boys from The Scots College, a very expensive private school in Sydney, were charged on 13 August 2026 with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. The Guardian
According to a NSW Police statement from 13 August 2026, the assault reportedly happened in an alleyway in eastern Sydney the month before. Police searched several homes on Thursday morning as part of their investigation. NSW Police
During the searches, police took electronic devices like phones or computers to examine them for evidence. They also found a fake gun that looks like a real Glock pistol, three laser pointers, and a car number plate they believe was stolen.
Two of the boys were charged with two counts of serious sexual assault carried out with other people, and serious sexual touching. The third boy was charged with one count of serious sexual assault carried out with other people, and serious sexual touching. The Guardian
All three teenagers were allowed to go home on bail. Bail means a person accused of a crime is released while they wait for their court case, as long as they follow strict rules. They were expected to appear in a children's court later in August 2026. The Guardian
The Scots College is one of Sydney's oldest and most expensive boys' schools, with fees of up to $47,000 per year. The school said it knew about the alleged incident but said it happened outside school hours. Scots College said it was helping police and that the investigation should be allowed to proceed. The Guardian
The Brisbane Times also reported the story on 13 August 2026, confirming the boys attended Scots College and that the charge involved the rape of a 14-year-old girl in an alleyway in Sydney's east.
The broader context here is that this is not the first time the school has faced allegations of student misconduct. In December 2025, a Scots College student said he was attacked by other students in what they called a 'human tunnel' at the school. News.com.au That earlier incident was about physical assault inside the school. The current charges are about sexual assault and were brought by police, not handled by the school internally.
In NSW law, a charge is called 'aggravated' when the crime is treated more seriously because of certain factors. In this case, the fact that more than one person was involved makes the charge more serious. Police have not said whether the fake gun and other items they found are connected to the assault charges.
The case now moves to a children's court, where the bail conditions will stay in place. The examination of the electronic devices taken during the searches may affect what happens next.
