Cranbrook School vs Queenwood School for Girls

	C Cranbrook School Sydney, Australia	Q Queenwood School for Girls Sydney, Australia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year A$1,226 - 110,190	Fees / year A$29,240 - 51,505
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 5 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Boys School (boarding)	Type Girls School
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Australian Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Australian Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,680	Pupils 900
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1918	Opened 1925
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The Cranbrook School site is located at 5 Victoria Road, Bellevue Hill, NSW 2023, Australia. It is in the eastern suburbs of Sydney and overlooks Sydney Harbour, about 4km from central Sydney.	Location Mosman, a harbourside suburb on Sydney's Lower North Shore, New South Wales, Australia. The Queenwood campus network is spread across four nearby Mosman campuses. The Junior School is at 6 Queen Street, Mosman 2088, and the Senior School is at 47 Mandolong Road, Mosman 2088, with easy access to the wider city and local community.
Stages	Stages Pre-School to Year 12	Stages Kindergarten to Year 12.
School type	School type Anglican independent day and boarding school	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Learning Enrichment and Support provides educational support, with specialist teacher assessment reports to diagnose specific learning difficulties and recommendations for appropriate access arrangements during examinations.	Additional learning support The school provides support for individual learning needs. A team of specialist staff works with classroom teachers to adapt activities and assessments. Additional assistance or programs are provided beyond the classroom as required. Literacy Enhancement courses are offered in Years 8 and 9.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Anglican	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Core school hours are 8:15am to 3:20pm, with before- and after-school activities available.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Cranbrook offers subsidised private bus services in term time, operated by North Sydney Bus Charters. There are three routes: North Shore (to Seaforth via North Sydney, Cremorne and Mosman), Inner West (to Woolwich via Pyrmont, Annandale, Balmain and Drummoyne), and Eastern Suburbs (to Maroubra via Bondi, Clovelly, Randwick and Coogee). Bus passes must be purchased in advance; for enquiries email bus@cranbrook.nsw.edu.au.	Bus service details The Queenwood Bus Service runs morning and afternoon from Monday to Friday. Bus Routes include Avalon, Lindfield/Lane Cove, North Curl Curl, and Allambie Heights. For more information about the bus service, contact the Business Office at bus.services@queenwood.nsw.edu.au or North Sydney Bus Charters. Public transport is supported by a School Opal Card for eligible students, providing free or subsidised travel on NSW Transport services. Senior School routes include 100 Mosman and City, 114 Royal North Shore via Mosman Shops to Balmoral, 144 Spit Junction and Chatswood via Crows Nest, 230 Spit Junction and North Sydney, 243 Spit Junction to Neutral Bay & City Wynyard via North Cremorne, and B-Line Spit Junction to Northern Beaches; Junior School routes include 100 Mosman and City, 114 Royal North Shore via Mosman Shops to Balmoral, 230 Mosman Wharf and North Sydney, 238 Balmoral and Taronga Zoo, 246 Balmoral Heights and Wynyard.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Tuition fees (K–12) — Domestic students - Tuition is billed in three equal instalments per year (charged in advance). Per-instalment and per-annum amounts are: - Kindergarten: AUD 11,842 per instalment / AUD 35,526 per annum. - Years 1–2: AUD 12,595 per instalment / AUD 37,785 per annum. - Years 3–4: AUD 13,942 per instalment / AUD 41,826 per annum. - Years 5–6: AUD 14,412 per instalment / AUD 43,236 per annum. - Years 7–10: AUD 16,826 per instalment / AUD 50,478 per annum. - Years 11–12: AUD 17,490 per instalment / AUD 52,470 per annum. Tuition fees (K–12) — International students - International tuition is higher. Per-instalment and per-annum amounts are: - Kindergarten: AUD 14,557 per instalment / AUD 43,671 per annum. - Years 1–2: AUD 15,310 per instalment / AUD 45,930 per annum. - Years 3–4: AUD 16,657 per instalment / AUD 49,971 per annum. - Years 5–6: AUD 17,127 per instalment / AUD 51,381 per annum. - Years 7–10: AUD 20,532 per instalment / AUD 61,596 per annum. - Years 11–12: AUD 21,196 per instalment / AUD 63,588 per annum. Boarding fees (Years 7–12) - Boarding fees are charged in addition to Tuition Fees. Per-instalment and per-annum amounts (Domestic and International boarders): - Years 7–12: AUD 15,534 per instalment / AUD 46,602 per annum. - Boarding fees are inclusive of GST for food where applicable. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and boarding fees are charged in advance in three equal instalments, invoiced at the beginning of Terms 1, 2 and 3. Two additional fee statements are issued at the beginning and end of Term 4 to capture incidental expenses incurred during Terms 3 and 4. - Fees are shown and billed only in Australian Dollars (AUD). - Fees are due and payable within 30 days from the date of issue of the fee statement. - Fees not paid by the due date (unless another agreement is documented) incur an administrative charge of AUD 250 per account; failure to pay by the due date may result in exclusion from classes/activities or termination of enrolment. Application, enrolment and deposit fees - Application Fee (K–12 and Pre‑School): non‑refundable AUD 440 (including GST) payable when a student is registered for possible future enrolment. - Enrolment Fee (K–12): non‑refundable AUD 7,500 payable when a place is formally offered and accepted. - Pre‑School Deposit: a deposit of AUD 3,000 is payable when a place at St Mark's or St Michael's Pre‑School is offered and accepted; this deposit is refundable after the child leaves the Pre‑School provided required notice has been given and all accounts are paid. St Mark's and St Michael's Pre‑School fees (2026 schedules) - Fee Schedule A (including NSW Government Start Strong fee relief, per instalment / per annum): - 5 days: AUD 7,898 / AUD 23,693. - 3 days: AUD 4,265 / AUD 12,794. - 2 days: AUD 2,805 / AUD 8,415. - Fee Schedule B (excluding the Government fee relief, per instalment / per annum): - 5 days: AUD 9,086 / AUD 27,258. - 3 days: AUD 5,453 / AUD 16,359. - 2 days: AUD 3,637 / AUD 10,911. - Fee Schedule C (equity program including fee relief, per instalment / per annum): - 5 days: AUD 6,597 / AUD 19,791. - 3 days: AUD 2,964 / AUD 8,892. - 2 days: AUD 409 / AUD 1,226. - Fee Schedule D (equity program excluding fee relief, per instalment / per annum): - 5 days: AUD 8,082 / AUD 24,247. - 3 days: AUD 4,449 / AUD 13,348. - 2 days: AUD 1,449 / AUD 4,346. Other costs and optional charges - Additional charges apply for optional subject tuition (for example, private instrument lessons), excursions, and other activities outside the normal school program; GST may be applied where exemptions do not apply. - A tax‑deductible Building Fund donation of AUD 200 per instalment is included in the fee statements; payment of this donation is voluntary. - Credit card surcharges apply for fees paid by credit card. - Administrative late payment charge is AUD 250 per account for overdue fees. Refund information - The Application Fee (AUD 440) and the K–12 Enrolment Fee (AUD 7,500) are non‑refundable. - The Pre‑School deposit of AUD 3,000 is refundable after the child leaves the Pre‑School provided required notice has been given and all accounts are paid. - Other refunds (for example where fees are prepaid and an enrolment does not proceed) are governed by the School's enrolment and fee conditions. Late or unpaid accounts may attract administrative charges and other consequences as noted above. Fee payment options - Fees are payable by BPAY or online by credit card. - Credit card surcharges apply for payments by credit card. - All billing and invoicing is in AUD.	Fee details Application & enrolment fees - Application fee: AUD 300 (inclusive of GST). This fee is charged per student and is non-refundable. - Acceptance (enrolment) fee: AUD 4,000 (GST free). This fee is charged per student on acceptance of an offer and is non-refundable once enrolment is confirmed. Where sisters are enrolled at the same time, there is a 50% discount on the second and subsequent acceptance fee. Tuition fees (per term and per annum) — 2026 schedule Note: most year levels are invoiced in four accounts per annum; Year 12 is invoiced in three accounts per annum. - Kindergarten (Kindy) - Per term: Tuition AUD 7,125; Curriculum fee AUD 140; Technology fee AUD 45; Total per term AUD 7,310. - Per annum: Tuition AUD 28,500; Curriculum fee AUD 560; Technology fee AUD 180; Total per annum AUD 29,240. - Year 1 - Per term: Tuition AUD 7,335; Curriculum fee AUD 175; Technology fee AUD 45; Total per term AUD 7,555. - Per annum: Tuition AUD 29,340; Curriculum fee AUD 700; Technology fee AUD 180; Total per annum AUD 30,220. - Year 2 - Per term: Tuition AUD 7,545; Curriculum fee AUD 185; Technology fee AUD 45; Total per term AUD 7,775. - Per annum: Tuition AUD 30,180; Curriculum fee AUD 740; Technology fee AUD 180; Total per annum AUD 31,100. - Year 3 - Per term: Tuition AUD 8,550; Curriculum fee AUD 205; Technology fee AUD 45; Total per term AUD 8,800. - Per annum: Tuition AUD 34,200; Curriculum fee AUD 820; Technology fee AUD 180; Total per annum AUD 35,200. - Year 4 - Per term: Tuition AUD 8,550; Curriculum fee AUD 295; Technology fee AUD 45; Total per term AUD 8,890. - Per annum: Tuition AUD 34,200; Curriculum fee AUD 1,180; Technology fee AUD 180; Total per annum AUD 35,560. - Year 5 - Per term: Tuition AUD 9,180; Curriculum fee AUD 335; Technology fee AUD 45; Total per term AUD 9,560. - Per annum: Tuition AUD 36,720; Curriculum fee AUD 1,340; Technology fee AUD 180; Total per annum AUD 38,240. - Year 6 - Per term: Tuition AUD 9,235; Curriculum fee AUD 455; Technology fee AUD 45; Total per term AUD 9,735. - Per annum: Tuition AUD 36,940; Curriculum fee AUD 1,820; Technology fee AUD 180; Total per annum AUD 38,940. - Years 7 & 8 - Per term: Tuition AUD 10,870; Curriculum fee AUD 480; Technology fee AUD 80; Total per term AUD 11,430. - Per annum: Tuition AUD 43,480; Curriculum fee AUD 1,920; Technology fee AUD 320; Total per annum AUD 45,720. - Years 9 & 10 - Per term: Tuition AUD 11,185; Curriculum fee AUD 480; Technology fee AUD 80; Total per term AUD 11,745. - Per annum: Tuition AUD 44,740; Curriculum fee AUD 1,920; Technology fee AUD 320; Total per annum AUD 46,980. - Year 11 - Per term: Tuition AUD 11,605; Curriculum fee AUD 535; Technology fee AUD 80; Total per term AUD 12,220. - Per annum: Tuition AUD 46,420; Curriculum fee AUD 2,140; Technology fee AUD 320; Total per annum AUD 48,880. (Note: additional IB charge applies for IB students — see section below.) - Year 12 (three accounts per annum) - Per term: Tuition AUD 15,510; Curriculum fee AUD 420; Technology fee AUD 105; Total per term AUD 16,035. - Per annum: Tuition AUD 46,530; Curriculum fee AUD 1,260; Technology fee AUD 315; Total per annum AUD 48,105. (Three accounts per annum for Year 12 invoicing.) - International Baccalaureate (IB) additional charges - Year 11 IB: additional charge AUD 2,200. - Year 12 IB: additional charge AUD 3,400. Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoicing frequency: Four accounts per annum for most year levels; Year 12 is invoiced in three accounts per annum. Fees are due and payable by the date indicated on each account. - Payment arrangement options and rebates: - Payment by Term (accepted via the School portal with credit card or bank account, or directly by the family's bank using direct debit or BPAY): eligible for a rebate of AUD 50 per term, per student. - Annual payment (portal or direct bank payment using direct debit or BPAY): eligible for a rebate of AUD 500 per annum, per student. (Annual invoice requests should follow the School's stated administrative timing.) - Payment plans through the School's partner Edstart Plus (weekly, fortnightly or monthly instalments): no rebate. - Late payment: an Overdue Administration Fee of AUD 80 per month will be charged on overdue accounts. Continued non-payment may result in forfeiture of the student's enrolment. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. Queenwood is a non-boarding (day) school; there are no boarding fees. Other costs and fees - Tuition fees do not cover textbooks, uniforms, stationery, instrument hire, or other similar personal items. These items are additional costs payable by families. - The curriculum fee covers compulsory costs such as compulsory excursions, incursions, subject levies and camps; refunds are not provided for students who do not attend compulsory programs. The curriculum levy excludes non-compulsory activities such as optional tours, co-curricular sport, music or drama productions; these are charged separately. - Co-curricular activities (sport, drama, dance, music, etc.) are charged separately through the School's activity/administration system (Clipboard) and are billed in addition to tuition. Instrument hire and specific program levies may attract separate charges. Refund information - Application fee (AUD 300) and acceptance/enrolment fee (AUD 4,000) are non-refundable. - No refunds are given for curriculum items that are compulsory (for example compulsory excursions, incursions, subject levies and camps) where a student does not attend. Fee payment options (methods accepted) - Payment via the School portal using credit card or bank account. - Direct payment using the family's bank: direct debit or BPAY. - Managed instalment plans via Edstart Plus (weekly, fortnightly or monthly instalment options). Discounts - Sibling discount: 5% of the tuition fee for the second enrolled sibling, 15% for the third, and 50% for the fourth and subsequent siblings (not applicable to students on a partial or full scholarship or bursary). Rebates for prompt payment (term or annual) are applied only where the payment in full is received by the date notified.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements The school has two Boarding Houses, Rawson and Street, which together care for approximately 75 students from Year 7 to Year 12. Boarders live in secure, modern accommodation in Street House and Rawson House, with Boarding Heads of Houses on site who live with their families and are supported by three resident staff. Boarding has been provided on campus since 1918.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Uniform guidelines specify a formal Cranbrook uniform for Years 3–12, including charcoal grey trousers/shorts/skirt, a Cranbrook blazer for formal events, a Cranbrook tie, and plain black leather shoes. Shirts are light blue for Kindergarten–Year 10 and white for Years 11–12; navy socks with a white and red stripe are worn with the uniform. Sportswear must not be worn with the academic uniform, and hair and makeup guidelines apply.	Uniform requirement The school has a regulated uniform that must be worn at all times. The summer uniform is worn in Terms 1 and 4, while the winter uniform is worn in Terms 2 and 3, with a Panama hat required in both seasons and a blazer required in winter. Hats must be worn to and from school.
Food options	Food options The Cranbrook Tuck Shop is open every school day and is run by Chartwells; Junior School lunches are ordered and delivered to classrooms, while Senior School the Hive is open at breakfast, recess and lunch. The menu includes pasta, salads, soup, sushi, gourmet sandwiches, wraps, baguettes and burgers.	Food options Lunch orders are available through Flexischools.
House system	House system There are 14 Houses in Cranbrook's House system, designed to provide individualized care and opportunities for inter-age mentoring. Each pupil belongs to a House and a House Mentor group of about twenty; houses are vertically structured to foster interaction, buddying and inter-house activities and competitions.	House system There are three houses: Queen (Gold and Green), Wood (Red and White), School (Blue and Brown). Students are allocated to a house on commencement.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Cranbrook School is an Anglican independent multi-campus day and boarding school founded in 1918. It is governed by the Cranbrook School Council; The Cranbrook Foundation is a company limited by guarantee (founded 1974) administered by a Board of Directors to provide financial and other support.	Governance and ownership The school is governed by a Council of Governors. Key documents include the Queenwood Strategic Plan and Annual Reports (2021–2024).
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school is an IB Continuum School and offers the International Baccalaureate across the Senior School. Years 7–10 are taught using the NSW curriculum through the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), with a common curriculum in Years 7–8 and language study across two languages chosen from French, Latin and Mandarin. The Years 7 and 8 programs cover English, Mathematics, Science, PDHPE, History, Geography, Music, Visual Arts, Drama, Design and Technology, Religious Studies, and two languages. In Years 9–10 students add two electives to the common curriculum while continuing core subjects and a continuing language. In Years 11–12 students choose between the IB Diploma Programme and the Higher School Certificate (HSC), with the HSC requiring English plus a range of other subjects and the IB Diploma Programme structured around six subject groups plus core components such as Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and CAS. The school also runs a Gifted & High Potential Programme delivered through the Honours Curriculum for Years 7–10, using in‑class differentiation, acceleration and enrichment, with mathematics acceleration, English enrichment and opportunities for external competitions and seminar‑style learning.	Curriculum details The Junior School offers core subjects English, Mathematics, Science, History and Geography, with Drama, Music, Art and Physical Education taught by specialist staff. Language options from Year 7 include French or Mandarin, with language study for two years (Year 7–8). In Year 8, electives include Latin or World Religions alongside the core subjects. In Senior School, Years 11–12, girls may undertake either the HSC or the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma). Foundational skills such as essay writing, research and information literacy are explicitly taught to support independent learning. The curriculum is complemented by a broad co-curricular program and opportunities across sport, arts and leadership.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Queenwood consistently achieves formidable results in the HSC and IB Diploma. IB results place the cohort in the state's Top 5%, with some students achieving a perfect score of 45/45. A 2025 highlight shows the highest HSC ATAR of 99.75. Alumni go on to study at top universities in Australia and overseas, including Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, Princeton and Brown.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Most Queenwood graduates pursue tertiary study at universities in Australia and overseas; alumnae have attended Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, Princeton, Brown and other leading institutions.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Gifted & High Potential Programme is delivered through the Honours Curriculum for Years 7–10, with in‑class differentiation, acceleration and enrichment. Identification uses standardised tests, psychometric assessments, parent and teacher nominations and interviews; opportunities include Mathematics acceleration, English enrichment, external competitions such as Olympiads and Da Vinci Decathlon, and term seminars on topics such as Introduction to Psychology, Defining Fascism, The Mini‑MBA and The Philosophy of Science.	Gifted and talented Queenwood embraces giftedness and provides extension for high-potential learners through a formal extension and support program.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school has a Student Wellbeing Framework that helps students grow to be physically, mentally and emotionally fit and healthy. The Cranbrook Student Wellbeing Programme runs fortnightly and promotes connection, interaction and communication between students and their House Mentor on issues facing young people, with an emphasis on diversity, perspective and empathy to develop emotional maturity and a sense of community. Pastoral care is delivered through the House system, and every teacher and staff member is part of a school-wide team devoted to the individual wellbeing of students; pastoral care is integrated and essential.	Social & emotional learning The Queenwood Character Education Program places character development at the heart of learning. The three pillars are Truth – The Integrity of Mind, Courage – The Strength to Lead, and Service – The Heart of Purpose, which guide thinking, leadership and community engagement. The program embeds character education across the student experience, curriculum, care and service learning to help students become critical thinkers, ethical leaders and compassionate changemakers. The School Counsellor provides confidential counselling support for students from Kindergarten to Year 12, working with families, teachers and external mental health professionals to ensure wellbeing. Peer support networks foster growth and belonging, with structured programs in the Junior and Senior Schools and Year 10 peer leaders supporting Year 7 transitions.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Learning Enrichment and Support identifies students who require more help with the curriculum, providing long-term or temporary educational support as needed. The department administers specialist teacher assessment reports to diagnose specific learning difficulties and to provide recommendations for appropriate access arrangements during examinations.	Special educational needs (SEN) Queenwood works with students and families to ensure programs meet abilities and needs. A team of highly qualified specialist staff collaborates with classroom teachers to bring out the best in every girl. The central priority is to meet the individual learning needs of every girl within the classroom, with adjustments as required and additional assistance beyond the classroom as needed. The approach includes warm relationships, family communication, comprehensive assessments and data analysis to understand each girl, followed by differentiated classroom work, evidence‑based programs and, where necessary, individualized education plans. Giftedness is supported with a systematic framework that may include external extension, differentiated opportunities within the class, mentorship and purpose‑built projects, as well as Literacy Enhancement courses in Years 8 and 9.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school assesses Overseas Students' English language proficiency and educational qualifications during the recruitment process and before enrolment. It uses the Australian Education Assessment Services English Language Proficiency Test to determine whether the minimum English proficiency required for the course is met, and it reviews educational qualifications using certificates, home-country school reports, and other relevant documentation to address any additional needs (medical, psychological or social/emotional).	English as an additional language International applicants must reach prescribed standards of English in reading, writing, listening and speaking to be accepted. Thresholds are Years 10–12 Advanced Level above 80%, Years 7–9 Pre‑Advanced Level above 71%, and Years 4–6 Intermediate Level above 46%. If the threshold is not met, AEAS may recommend intensive English Language study (ELICOS) prior to commencing formal studies, after which the applicant may re‑sit the test. Queenwood does not offer course credit, and entry into any course is subject to the school's assessment; interviews are conducted in English. Tests can be arranged through AEAS if required.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The Wellbeing programme supports physical, mental and emotional health; the student wellbeing framework is embedded in teaching and pastoral care. The Cranbrook Student Wellbeing Programme is fortnightly and promotes connection between students and their House Mentors, addressing current issues and developing emotional maturity and community belonging. School counsellors work closely with Heads of Houses and tutors as part of a whole-school approach to individual wellbeing.	Mental wellbeing The school provides mental wellbeing support through counselling and peer networks. The School Counsellor assists students from kindergarten through Year 12, with confidential conversations unless safety concerns or legal obligations apply, and collaborates with families, teachers and external mental health professionals for short‑ to medium‑term support. Peer support relationships offer opportunities for growth, particularly during transitions, with Year 10 Peer Support leaders delivering a structured program to support Year 7. The Safe & Supportive Schools framework articulates a shared vision for physical and emotional safety and wellbeing, underscoring mutual respect and community wellbeing.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The Policies include a Child Protection Policy and a Child Safety Commitment Statement.	Safeguarding Queenwood operates a Safe and Supportive School Environment framework to ensure physical and emotional safety and mutual respect. The guiding principles require staff to act in accordance with child safety and wellbeing policies, behave respectfully, listen to children's views and concerns, promote human rights and safety, maintain appropriate boundaries and inclusivity, involve children in decisions where possible, and identify and mitigate risks. The framework also mandates prompt responses to concerns or allegations of harm, compliance with reporting requirements, and appropriate record keeping and information sharing within policy guidelines. A whole‑school commitment to safeguarding underpins learning, growth and flourishing for every student.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Cranbrook Senior School campus on Victoria Road, Bellevue Hill overlooks Sydney Harbour and offers facilities to support academic, sporting and co-curricular interests. The Murray Rose Aquatic & Fitness Centre provides an 8-lane 50-metre pool that can be divided into two 25-metre pools for swimming and water polo, a Learn to Swim pool, a grandstand, electronic timing, a colour scoreboard, Olympic racing blocks and a multipurpose court for basketball, futsal and cricket. The Vicars Centenary Building houses flexible classroom spaces designed to encourage collaboration, including dedicated Year 12 College and Year 11 College spaces. The Packer Theatre is a 267-seat venue for drama, dance and music performances, while Centenary Hall is a 1600-seat assembly space that can be reconfigured for sports or concerts. The dining commons and chapel complete the campus facilities, with Orchestral Room and Perkins Building supporting music and the Hordern Oval providing outdoor sports space. The Junior School campus at Rose Bay offers four tennis courts, two fields, a double basketball gym, private music rooms, art studios and an iCentre, with access to the Murray Rose Aquatic & Fitness Centre at the Senior School.	Facilities overview The school consists of four Mosman campuses: Junior School (6 Queen Street), Rennie & Medway Campus (Senior School, 47 Mandolong Road), Lawrance Campus (44 Mandolong Road) and the Art & Design Campus (Esther Road and The Esplanade). The Junior Campus features specialist classrooms for languages, technology, music and art, a dedicated drama studio, a 300-seat Galaxy Theatre, a modern library and two tennis courts, with separate playgrounds for infants and primary students. The Senior Campus hosts the Astra Theatre (600 seats), a languages lab, a library, a drama studio and a music rehearsal space, a 100-seat lecture theatre and a large multi-purpose court plus an additional outdoor tennis court. The Lawrance Campus provides a 25-metre indoor pool, a strength and conditioning gym, a multipurpose court, science labs, a lecture theatre, a learning-support classroom and a media room. The Art & Design Campus includes robotics, a Mac Lab, an advanced engineering and technology lab with PCs, 3D printers, an intaglio press, textiles and sculpture studios and fine arts studios.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Sport is supported by the Murray Rose Aquatic & Fitness Centre's 50-metre pool (configurable to two 25-metre pools for swimming and water polo), an 18-by-10-metre Learn to Swim pool, a grandstand, electronic timing and a colour scoreboard, Olympic racing blocks and a multipurpose court for basketball, futsal and cricket, plus a weights centre. The Senior School also features Hordern Oval for on-field sport, cricket nets, sprint track and a cycling studio. Centenary Hall can be configured for basketball, volleyball or netball as needed, and the Vicars Centenary Building provides flexible teaching spaces that support on-site sport and performance activities.	Sports facilities The school has a 25-metre indoor heated pool at the Lawrance Campus with a learn‑to‑swim pool used by both the Junior and Senior Schools, plus a strength and conditioning gym, a multipurpose court and a large multi‑purpose court. There are two tennis courts at the Junior Campus and an additional outdoor tennis court at the Senior Campus, with rowing facilities including a rowing shed at The Spit. A broad sport program is offered across terms, with participation by over 90% of students in 18 different sports.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The Vicars Centenary Building provides classroom spaces designed to encourage interconnected, flexible learning. Year 12 College and Year 11 College offer dedicated senior study spaces with extended hours and mentoring. The Vicars Centenary Building also houses The Dining Commons and The Chapel, while The Packer Theatre supports drama, music and performance. The Orchestral Room and Perkins Building support music instruction and performances, complemented by a range of learning spaces and breakout areas to facilitate collaboration. The campus design emphasizes spaces that promote collaboration, communication and active learning across academic and creative disciplines.	Academic facilities Senior School classrooms include modern, fully equipped science laboratories, a languages laboratory and extensive library facilities; the Rennie Campus also features a library, drama studio and music rehearsal spaces. The Art & Design Campus houses robotics, a Mac Lab, an advanced engineering and technology lab (with PC computers), 3D printers and a laser cutter, an intaglio press, textiles and sculpture studios and numerous fine arts studios. The Junior Campus provides specialist classrooms for languages, technology, music and art, a dedicated drama studio and a 300-seat Galaxy Theatre, plus a modern library and a range of learning spaces. The Balmoral Esplanade Arts Campus expands facilities for textiles, robotics, coding and engineering, painting and drawing studios, 3D printing and design studios. The campuses also offer lecture theatres and multiple music and theatre spaces among other learning facilities.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Cranbrook offers Co-Curricular programs including Music, Drama and Additional Clubs at the Senior School, along with Year-Round, Summer and Winter Sport programs. The Murray Rose Aquatic & Fitness Centre supports Learn to Swim programmes and Cranbrook Aquatics Swim Club, along with Cranbrook Swim Squads.	Extra curricular facilities Debating & Public Speaking is active with Year 7 Speechcraft and participation in Rostrum Voice of Youth, the Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award, the Plain English Speaking Award, Voice NSW, the Sydney Eisteddfod and the Festival of Speech. Outdoor Education runs annual camps for Years 3–11 with activities such as abseiling, canoeing and bushwalking, complemented by the Duke of Edinburgh Award program at the later years. School Exchange offers language-focused exchanges with partner schools in France, England, New Zealand and Japan. Leadership opportunities are provided through prefect roles and various student-led initiatives across year groups. The Arts and Technology & Engineering cocurricular programs include drama, music, visual arts, robotics, Lego robotics competitions, the Science & Engineering Challenge, solar racing and maker‑space activities, alongside broader service and leadership opportunities across the school.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Cranbrook School was established on 22 July 1918 in Bellevue Hill on the shores of Sydney Harbour. It was created to be a school in the Anglican tradition with a mission to provide the best possible education for each child entrusted to its care. The founding occurred in the postwar period following the Great War, and Cranbrook has, through the efforts of its headmasters, council, teachers and supporters, maintained these ideas. With almost a century of tradition, Cranbrook is associated with acknowledging each child as an individual and providing a supportive and nurturing environment. Graduates leave with knowledge, skills and confidence to realise their full potential.	History Queenwood was founded in 1925 in Balmoral, Sydney, in a large Victorian house with five pupils, and remains on the original site with facilities added over time. It grew under the leadership of its founders, Grace Lawrance and Beatrice Rennie, who were joined by Violet Medway in 1928, and the three led the school for 57 years. From its inception, Queenwood was a non-denominational Christian school with an ethos of inclusion, rejecting sectarian divisions. The motto Per Aspera ad Astra ('Through Struggles to the Stars') embodies its emphasis on strength, courage and purpose. A succession of principals has guided Queenwood from 1925 to the present.
Community	Community The Cranbrook School Parents' Association (CSPA) builds stronger, deeper connections between parents, students, the School and the wider Cranbrook community. All parents are automatically members and the Association provides a forum for discussion and participation, facilitating dialogue between the parent body, the Headmaster and School Council. The CSPA aims to promote Cranbrook's development, support the School and the Cranbrook Foundation, and foster an inclusive and caring parent community. Events include the reuse and recycle uniform sale, parent education presentations and cooking for the community, alongside social events for parents. At least four meetings are held each year, attended by a member of the School Council and the Head of School, and the President sits on the School Council.	Community The Queenwood community is enriched by an active parent community. The Queenwood Parents Association creates a strong and supportive parent community that enhances girls' learning and strengthens bonds through year-group events, social functions, and fundraising for pastoral care. Parents meet for general meetings once per term, and a monthly QPA committee meeting occurs in term time. Year-level parent representatives liaise between parents and the school, and communications are shared via the Queenwood Newsletter and QNews.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association Cranbrook School Parents' Association (CSPA) is the body that fosters stronger, deeper connections between parents, students, the School and the wider Cranbrook community. It provides a forum for discussion and participation in School activities and facilitates dialogue between the parent body, the Headmaster and School Council. All parents are automatically members while they have a child at Cranbrook. Its aims include promoting and assisting the development of Cranbrook, supporting the School and the Cranbrook Foundation, and building bonds between parents and between parents and the School. It also provides opportunities for parents to meet socially. CSPA holds at least four evening meetings each year, attended by a member of the School Council and the Head of School, and the President sits on the School Council.	Parent teacher association Queenwood Parents Association (QPA) fosters a strong and supportive parent community that enhances daughters' learning and strengthens bonds within the school through social functions, year-group events, and fundraising for pastoral care. General meetings are held once per term, and a monthly QPA committee meeting occurs during term time. Year-level representatives liaise between parents and the school, and QPA communications are shared via the Queenwood Newsletter and QNews.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school is an International Baccalaureate Continuum School. The Honours Curriculum is offered for highly motivated students in Years 7–10. A range of guest lectures by university academics and industry experts enriches study. The curriculum covers a broad selection of subjects to support advanced academic study.	Academic & intellectual Queenwood offers the Catalyst Program to support high-potential learners and extend academic challenge through targeted enrichment and external competitions, including Da Vinci Decathlon, Women of Substance, Mock Trial, Mock Mediation, Model UN and Academy Lectures. Co-curricular STEM opportunities include Lego Robotics, Minisprint Solar Racing, Makers Club and the QUTE Electric Vehicle Project, with Year 8 completing the Arduino Coding Program as a foundation for design challenges. These experiences develop critical thinking, creativity and collaboration beyond the classroom.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The school has music, drama and visual arts programs with ensembles, orchestras and rock bands. Co-Curricular activities include dance, drama and public speaking. Students explore creative pursuits through these programs.	Arts & creative The Arts foster creativity and expression. All girls in Years 3–6 learn an instrument and sing in a choir; there are around 15 different choirs, ensembles, bands and orchestras in the Junior School, with additional opportunities in the Senior School. Drama is taught from Kindergarten with regular performances and productions, and the Senior School offers a range of theatre productions; dedicated drama spaces and theatres support performances. Visual Arts, Design Technology and student exhibitions are active across both campuses, with specialist teachers and facilities enabling creative exploration.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school has language offerings including Chinese Continuers and French Continuers. As an IB Continuum School, language study is integrated within the curriculum. These languages are taught as part of the school's broad academic program.	Cultural & language Language exchanges are offered with Blanche de Castille (France), St Peter's School (New Zealand), Cheltenham Ladies' College (England) and Soshin High School (Japan). Students participate in language exchanges and immerse themselves in different cultures, with tours and immersion experiences continuing to evolve. Mandarin language tours and a French language tour to Noumea are also planned, broadening intercultural understanding and global perspectives.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The school has a wide range of co-curricular activities such as Debating, Chess, Drama and Public Speaking, as well as music ensembles and dance. Participation develops leadership, performance and decision-making. Students pursue interests beyond the classroom through these groups.	Social & hobbies Queenwood runs an extensive cocurricular program with afternoon sport, weekend fixtures, House activities, clubs, camps, ensembles, trips and excursions. Cocurricular sports include Aquatics & Swimming, Athletics, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Football (Soccer), Gymnastics, Hockey, Indoor Hockey, Netball, Rowing, Snow Sports, Tae Kwon Do, Tennis, Touch Football and Water Polo; Junior School adds Cricket, Fencing, Sailing and Yoga. There are also clubs and ensembles in Chess, Debating, Public Speaking, Robotics and other interests.
Community & service	Community & service The school has Cranbrook in the Field (CITF), a service and leadership development program within co-curricular. It provides opportunities for students to engage in service and develop leadership skills. CITF activities support meaningful community engagement.	Community & service Service-learning blends community engagement with academic growth, encouraging students to address real-world needs, develop as responsible global citizens and reflect on their learning. Students contribute to Indigenous communities, international projects and local homeless services, fostering compassion, mindfulness and ethical action. Service-learning is embedded across co-curricular programs and the curriculum to connect learning with meaningful community impact.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The school has leadership development opportunities through the Co-Curricular programme; participation aims to develop leadership, performance and decision-making.	Leadership & professional Leadership begins Day One, with students encouraged to assume responsibility for themselves and others, and a culture that values practical leadership over prizes. Prefects and other leadership roles are part of a rich array of leadership opportunities that span across age groups, with alumnae returning to share experience and mentor current students. The school emphasises leadership as a practiced capacity—developed through formal and informal roles, collaboration and service.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school has a strong sport program; it participates in CAS and offers Summer and Winter sport across multiple disciplines. A swimming program runs for Kindergarten to Year 6. A welfare framework includes counselling services and a house-based wellbeing structure to support students' physical and mental health.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Character Education & Wellbeing centers on truth, courage and service, guiding students to think critically, lead ethically and act with purpose. Counselling and peer-support networks provide ongoing wellbeing support and safe, inclusive environments. Outdoor Education camps from Years 3–11 build resilience, teamwork and real-world problem-solving as a core part of the student experience.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision French is taught from Pre-School to Year 6 as part of Cranbrook's Primary Years Programme. In Early Learning, French is included in the curriculum with weekly visits from the Junior School French teachers. In Senior School, Cranbrook offers continuing language options in French, Latin and Mandarin, aligned with the NSW curriculum through the IB Middle Years Programme framework.	Language provision French, Mandarin and Latin are offered as language options. In Years 7–8, French and Mandarin are electives, with Latin available from Year 8. In Years 11–12, the HSC includes Chinese (Mandarin) Continuers and Chinese in Context, plus French Continuers and French Extension; the IB Diploma Programme offers French, Mandarin and Spanish ab initio.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1 – Application. Begin with the online application by creating an account and submitting the form. You will provide essential information about your child and family. Cranbrook accepts entry at Pre-School, Kindergarten, Year 3, Year 7 and Year 11, with other grades considered only if vacancies exist. Step 2 – Visit the School. Attending an Open Day helps you learn about Cranbrook and meet key staff. Open Days offer an opportunity to ask questions and observe the school environment. A visit is a helpful precursor before progressing to assessments. Step 3 – Admissions Activities. Observations and assessments vary by entry point. Pre-School and Kindergarten involve your child participating in an observation session up to 12 months before commencement. Year 3 and Year 7 require an academic assessment up to 2.5 years before commencement. Year 11 involves assessments and interviews up to 12 months before entry. Step 4 – Interview. After observations and assessments, parents and/or applicants may be invited to an interview. Not all candidates will be invited to interview due to the number of applications. Step 5 – Offer. Applications are reviewed and enrolment decisions are made. You will be notified in writing if an offer is made or if the application is unsuccessful. Step 6 – Acceptance of Place. A place is secured when the enrolment documentation and the non-refundable enrolment fee or Pre-School deposit are paid. Step 7 – Welcome to Cranbrook. You will be notified of Orientation Days and other information regarding starting at Cranbrook in the term prior to commencement.	Admissions 1. Submit the application and join the waiting list. Applicants are added to the waiting list in order of application date; for Kindergarten, priority is given to the time elapsed between birth and application; priority is also given to siblings of current Queenwood students, daughters of Queenwood Old Girls, siblings enrolling together, and applicants related to Queenwood Old Girls. Following receipt of the Application Form and accompanying fee, the daughter is added to the waiting list. 2. Attend an introductory event or tour. Families are encouraged to submit an application prior to attending an Introductory Day, and may register their intent to attend a Tour or Introductory Day via the website. 3. Prepare for and participate in the interview. Parents and the daughter are invited to an interview; prior to the interview, an Interview Request Form and accompanying paperwork including recent school reports should be submitted. Both parents are expected to attend the interview together with the prospective student, and interview discussions address expectations, aspirations and concerns. 4. Receive and consider an offer. Following a successful interview, a place may be offered. Usual entry points are Kindergarten, Year 3, Year 5 and Year 7, with other offers possible at the Principal's discretion if places are available. To accept, the paperwork accompanying the written offer must be returned, the Conditions of Enrolment signed, and the Acceptance Fee paid; enrolment is confirmed after these steps. Deferred entry cannot be offered due to demand. 5. Overseas applicants and placements. If a family is transferring from overseas, a visit to the School can be arranged followed by an interview, with places offered only if vacancies exist in the appropriate year. 6. Entry points and progression. Junior School entry points are Kindergarten, Year 3 and Year 5; interviews and offers for Kindergarten are usually made soon after application. Prospective students for other years are placed on the waiting list and offered a place if a vacancy arises. Senior School offers are made on the basis of reports and interview outcomes, with interviews possible up to two years before commencement; there is automatic progression from Junior School to Year 7. 7. Mid-year enrolment. Enrolment during the school year is possible if vacancies are available and a confirmed place is offered in writing; starting at the beginning of a school term is preferable. 8. Fees and payments. The 2026 fee schedule lists annual tuition by year level; an application fee of 300 AUD is non-refundable, and an acceptance fee of 4000 AUD is non-refundable. If sisters are enrolled at the same time, a 50% discount applies to the second and subsequent acceptance fees. Enrolment is confirmed after receipt of the applicable fees and paperwork. 9. Contacts for enquiries. For further information, contact the Admissions Office via the listed emails and phone numbers. Equip her not only for success, but for significance. Apply for a 2027 scholarship today.
Scholarships	Scholarships Cranbrook School offers a selection of scholarships to recognise gifted and talented students and to provide pathways to benefit from Cranbrook's programs. Awards are based on the Cranbrook School Scholarship Examination (conducted by Academic Assessment Services), the submission of supporting materials, and an interview. Scholarships are available only to Australian citizens. Applications for 2027 Cranbrook Scholarships are now closed; 2028 scholarships will open later this year. The Old Cranbrookians' Association (OCA) Scholarship is also offered.	Scholarships Queenwood offers academic, all-rounder, and music scholarships as well as means-tested bursaries. The application process opens in October each year with testing the following February, and applications are welcome from both current Queenwood students and new applicants. Scholarships can be applied for via the Academic Assessment Services (AAS) scholarship portal. Academic Scholarships require an online application with NAPLAN results and the most recent Academic School Report, an academic examination, and shortlisted candidates are interviewed by a senior member of the academic team; current Queenwood Year 6 students are eligible. Music Scholarships involve auditions and an interview process, with eligibility for Year 7, Year 10 and Year 11 entries. All-Rounder Scholarships require evidence across multiple strengths (e.g., sport, leadership, arts, languages) and include an academic examination plus an interview for shortlisted candidates. The Grace Lawrance Bursary is means-tested, covers tuition fees, and requires financial assessment; hardship assistance is also available for current students. Applicants must provide the required documentation (NAPLAN results, Academic School Report, etc.) and may be shortlisted for interview. Applications can be made using the AAS portal.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Applicants are added to the waiting list in order of application date; for Kindergarten, priority is given to the time elapsed between birth and application; priority is given to siblings of current Queenwood students, daughters of Queenwood Old Girls, siblings enrolling together, and applicants related to Queenwood Old Girls. After receipt of the Application Form and accompanying fee, the daughter is placed on the waiting list.
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