Cranbrook School vs Redlands

	C Cranbrook School Sydney, Australia	R Redlands Sydney, Australia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year A$1,226 - 110,190	Fees / year A$330 - 50,425
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Boys School (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Australian Curriculum	Curriculum Australian Curriculum, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 1,680	Pupils 1,765
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1918	Opened 1884
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 272 Military Road, Cremorne NSW 2090. Cremorne on Sydney's Lower North Shore. Redlands is located close to major transport infrastructure.
Stages	Stages Pre-School to Year 12	Stages Preschool; Junior School (Kindergarten – Year 2); Junior School (Years 3-6); Secondary School
School type	School type Anglican independent day and boarding school	School type Independent, coeducational day school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Students from over 30 nationalities
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 —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Australia
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Anglican	Religious affiliation Anglican
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 Reception (Military Road) 8.00am–5.00pm; Redlands House Preschool 8.45am–2.30pm; Transition 8.20am–2.30pm; Kindergarten 8.20am–2.45pm; Year 1 8.20am–3.05pm; Year 2 8.20am–3.05pm; Junior School 8.20am–3.20pm; Secondary School 8.20am–3.20pm. Supervision on all campuses from 8.00am; After School Care from Preschool–Year 6 until 6.00pm.
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 Transport NSW Bus Services: government-subsidised transport for eligible students living more than 2km from the school (School Special or Public Bus Services); Redlands Private Bus Services: paid services to Pittwater, Inner West and Eastern Suburbs with timetables for Eastern Suburbs, Inner West and Pittwater.
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 and enrolment fees - Application Fee: AUD 330 (non-refundable). - Enrolment Fee: AUD 4,000 for the first child; AUD 2,000 for the second or any subsequent child from the same family (non-refundable; payable on acceptance to confirm the place). Tuition fees by year (annual and per term for 2026) Note: the figures below are the published annual tuition fees for 2026. The per-term figure shown beside each annual fee is the annual fee divided by four (for budgeting and termly payment-plan comparison), recognising the School invoices annual tuition at the start of Term 1 and offers termly payment plans via the School's payment platform. - Redlands House — Junior (2 day program): AUD 12,960 per year; AUD 3,240 per term. - Redlands House — Senior (3 day program): AUD 19,440 per year; AUD 4,860 per term. - Redlands House — Senior (5 day program): AUD 32,400 per year; AUD 8,100 per term. - PreKindergarten: AUD 32,400 per year; AUD 8,100 per term. Junior School - Kindergarten: AUD 28,800 per year; AUD 7,200 per term. Resource & Activity Fee: AUD 275 per year. - Year 1: AUD 29,900 per year; AUD 7,475 per term. Resource & Activity Fee: AUD 275 per year. - Year 2: AUD 29,900 per year; AUD 7,475 per term. Resource & Activity Fee: AUD 275 per year. - Year 3: AUD 34,900 per year; AUD 8,725 per term. Resource & Activity Fee: AUD 525 per year. - Year 4: AUD 37,000 per year; AUD 9,250 per term. Resource & Activity Fee: AUD 525 per year. - Year 5: AUD 37,000 per year; AUD 9,250 per term. Resource & Activity Fee: AUD 525 per year. Technology Charge (Year 5): AUD 425 per year. - Year 6: AUD 37,000 per year; AUD 9,250 per term. Resource & Activity Fee: AUD 525 per year. Secondary School - Year 7: AUD 43,800 per year; AUD 10,950 per term. Resource & Activity Fee: AUD 525 per year. Technology Charge (Year 7): AUD 675 per year. - Year 8: AUD 43,800 per year; AUD 10,950 per term. Resource & Activity Fee: AUD 525 per year. - Year 9: AUD 47,100 per year; AUD 11,775 per term. Resource & Activity Fee: AUD 450 per year. - Year 10: AUD 47,100 per year; AUD 11,775 per term. Resource & Activity Fee: AUD 525 per year. - Year 11: AUD 47,100 per year; AUD 11,775 per term. Resource & Activity Fee: AUD 375 per year. - Year 12: AUD 47,100 per year; AUD 11,775 per term. Resource & Activity Fee: AUD 375 per year. (All core tuition, resource and technology figures from the School's published 2026 Schedule of Fees.) How resource, technology and extra charges are billed - The consolidated Resource and Activity Fee is charged per year and invoiced in two equal instalments on the Term 1 and Term 3 invoices. - The Technology Charge for the transition to school-managed devices is included on Term 1 invoices for the year groups specified (Year 5 and Year 7 in 2026) and will be expanded to additional year groups over time. - Extra-subject and co-curricular charges are billed separately (typically half-yearly) and special experiential programs (multi-day residential programs and optional tours) are billed in full in the term in which they occur. Program-specific/boarding-style charges (where applicable) - Year 9 Moonbah Residential Program (9-week residential at the High Country Campus): AUD 6,500 (billed in full in the term of attendance; includes boarding and catering for that program). - Year 10 Arnhem Land Immersion Program: AUD 2,850 (billed in full in Term 2). - Year 10 Winter School (optional ten-week residential program at the High Country Campus): AUD 17,500 (billed in full in Term 3). - International Baccalaureate (IB) Elective Fee (Years 11 and 12 IB students): AUD 2,950 per year, billed in Term 1 (no refunds for withdrawal from the IB once paid). - The School does not operate a permanent full-time boarding programme on the Cremorne campus; residential charges above relate to specific School residential programs. Other common additional costs (examples and typical charges) - Music private tuition: AUD 1,150 per year; group tuition AUD 695 per year; instrument hire AUD 310 per year. - Drama/theatre private tuition: AUD 1,150 per year; group tuition AUD 695 per year. - Dance private lessons (30 min): AUD 1,440 per year; group lessons (45–60 min) range between AUD 400–535 per semester depending on format. - Visual Arts: AUD 1,024 per year (subject-specific resource charge). - Junior School extra-curricular (e.g. Chess, VEX Robotics): around AUD 200 per semester. - Outside School Hours Care (OOSH) After School Care (2:30–6:00pm): AUD 49 per day; Vacation Care (8:00–18:00): AUD 74 per day. Discounts and sibling concessions - Early payment discount: a 2.5% discount on core tuition is available when annual tuition fees are paid in full on or before 16 January 2026. - Sibling discounts on core tuition (in descending age order): 2nd child 2.5% discount; 3rd child 5.0%; 4th child 50%; 5th child 70%. Sibling discounts apply only while siblings are concurrently enrolled and only to core tuition. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition is published for each year. Annual tuition is invoiced at the beginning of Term 1; families may pay in full or use a payment plan (weekly, fortnightly, monthly or termly) managed through the School's integrated payment platform. Other charges are billed on a termly basis with automatic payment via the School's payment platform and the School publishes automatic payment dates and due dates in its fee information. - Withdrawal and notice: for students leaving during or at the end of Terms 1, 2 or 3, one full term's written notice to the Principal is required; failure to give the required notice results in a full term's fees and charges being payable. For a departure during or at the end of Term 4, two full terms' written notice is required; failure to provide that notice results in a full term's fees and charges being payable. Refunds and non-refundable items - The Application Fee and the Enrolment Fee are non-refundable. - The IB Elective Fee is non-refundable once paid and withdrawal from the IB programme does not attract a refund of that surcharge. - Failure to provide the required notice of withdrawal will result in a term's fees being payable in lieu of that notice. - For Full Fee Paying Overseas Students (FFPOS), a Term's Tuition Fee in advance is required on acceptance and is held to meet the student's final term; the NSW Year 12 levy for FFPOS Year 12 candidates is billed separately (added to the Term 3 statement). Accepted payment methods and surcharges - All families are required to register with VCPay (the Veracross integrated payment platform) for management and payment of tuition and other charges. Payments via a linked bank account incur no additional charge. A surcharge is applied when paying by credit or debit card; the surcharge is applied at the time of payment through the payment platform. The School's fee documentation sets out automatic payment dates and the available payment frequencies. Notes on policy items that affect fees - Goods and Services Tax (GST): most school educational services are GST-exempt; if the School becomes liable to GST it reserves the right to recover any additional amount payable. - The School's Board reserves the right to adjust pre-published fees in response to changes in government education funding. (Information presented above follows the School's published Fee Schedule and associated fee documents for 2026.)
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 No boarding facilities; day school only.
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 All students wear the Redlands School Uniform; the new uniform is compulsory from the first day of Term 1 2026. Blazers are compulsory for formal events; shirts must be tucked in; black polished leather shoes; ties are worn by boys and optional for girls at formal events.
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 —
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 The school has a four-house system: Cowper, McDouall, Roseby and Dumolo.
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 owned and operated by SCECGS Redlands Limited, a public company limited by guarantee. The Board of Directors governs and appoints the Principal; not more than four Directors are nominated by the Anglican Diocese of Sydney and not more than eight Directors are elected by the Members of SCECGS Redlands Limited.
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 Redlands provides Preschool to Year 12 with HSC and IB pathways in the Secondary School. The IB Diploma has been offered since 1988, making Redlands the longest-running IB school in New South Wales. The IB Diploma curriculum runs over Years 11-12 with six subjects, Higher Level and Standard Level options, and a Bi-lingual Diploma. The HSC pathway offers a wide range of 1- and 2-unit subjects across Standard, Advanced and Extension levels, with Preliminary courses beginning in Year 11 and internal assessments contributing toward HSC marks. HSC syllabuses are informed by values including Excellence, Respect and Responsibility, Equity and Justice, Inclusivity, and Environmental Sustainability. The Redlands Learning Platform is based on Harvard University research and promotes higher-order thinking, deep learning, social-emotional learning, and independent learning.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results 2025 HSC & IB results: 158 students sat the examinations. 11 achieved ATAR 99+, 22 achieved ATAR 98+, 42 achieved ATAR 95+, 82 achieved ATAR 90+, and 126 achieved ATAR 80+. Top performers include Liam Petersen (IB) with 99.95; Jesse Forrest 99.75; Emma Wong 99.75; Sophie Yu 99.7; Robert Coleman 99.4.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Around 20 percent of Redlands students apply to study at prestigious universities in the US, Britain, Europe and Asia; notable destinations include Oxford and Cambridge in the UK, Stanford and Yale in the US, and the Juilliard School.
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 Redlands participates in the UNSW GERRIC Gifted Students Program, with 23 Redlands students in Year 8-10 participating in January 2024.
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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 school focuses on social and emotional learning by teaching and modelling self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, respectful relationships and responsible decision making. A safe, cooperative environment is provided for all students, with emphasis on belonging, safety, culturally responsive learning, and positive relationships. A specialist Redlands Wellbeing team collaborates with staff to develop a continuum of positive behaviour programs and to strengthen Social & Emotional Learning practices. The program includes Circle Time activities, Friendship Clubs at lunchtime, and restorative practices as needed. Students are supported to become responsible, resilient problem-solvers and global citizens.
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) —
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 All classes are held in English, and students with limited English skills undertake an independent language assessment to assess readiness for enrolment with AEAS or IELTS. Some students may be required to attend an Intensive English Language Course with an external provider such as Elite College of English prior to application. Redlands requires at least Upper Intermediate Standard English for Secondary School.
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 Wellbeing program focuses on the holistic social and emotional development of students. A safe, cooperative environment is central to daily life at Redlands, with staff collaborating to teach and model self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, respectful relationships and responsible decision making. The specialist Wellbeing team works with staff to implement a continuum of positive behaviour programs and to strengthen Social & Emotional Learning across daily routines, Circle Time and lunchtime activities. The aim is to help students become responsible, resilient problem-solvers and global citizens.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The Policies include a Child Protection Policy and a Child Safety Commitment Statement.	Safeguarding Dedicated safeguarding specialists support students, staff and the wider school community on safeguarding matters and can be contacted at safeguarding@redlands.nsw.edu.au. The Redlands Board and Executive Team endorse and champion safeguarding.
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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 Master Plan guides redevelopment across Redlands' three campuses to create a cohesive learning environment from Preschool to Year 12. A central campus green anchors the Senior Campus, linking the academic core to redevelopment sites and stitching together spaces for wellbeing, sport and community life. The plan delivers harmonious, flexible spaces across campuses to support holistic education and collaboration, bringing the three campuses together as one cohesive school community. Senior Campus Projects include a dedicated Sports, Wellness and Performing Arts Centre, a Science, Technology and Innovation Centre, and refurbishment of the Lang and Humphery Buildings, with Roseby Library relocated to the Lang Building. The Master Plan preserves the identity of each learning environment while enhancing overall facilities for future learning.
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 Senior Campus will include a dedicated Sports, Wellness and Performing Arts Centre to enable diverse sport and performing arts offerings. A central campus green provides space for recreation, physical activity and community gatherings as part of student wellbeing. The Master Plan emphasises spaces that encourage physical activity and wellbeing as core elements of the school experience.
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 A Science, Technology and Innovation Centre will be built to support interdisciplinary learning and industry partnerships. The Lang Building will house the Roseby Library after relocation from its current site, following refurbishment of the Humphery Building. The Master Plan aims to create flexible, modern academic spaces that connect learning across subjects and campuses.
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 The Sports, Wellness and Performing Arts Centre enables diverse sports and performing arts offerings for cocurricular programs. The Central Campus Green serves as a hub for recreation, outdoor activities and community gatherings. Wellbeing and holistic development are underpinning principles of the Master Plan, guiding the design of spaces that support student life beyond the classroom.
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 The school opened in 1884 as the College for Girls in Milsons Point and moved to Redlands, Military Road in 1899. In 1946 Miss Roseby sold Redlands to Sydney Church of England Girls' Grammar School (SCEGGS). The first boys were admitted to the Junior and Prep Schools in 1981, marking co-education; the International Baccalaureate was introduced in 1982; the school celebrated its centenary in 1984. The Cremorne campus opened in 2011 (now the Junior Campus) and a new Preparatory School and Dunnet Hall opened in 2018. A New Learning Hub opened on the Senior Campus in 2020, the Fahl Garden opened in 2021, and in 2024 a Master Plan was announced to restructure the campus into a single K-6 Junior School.
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 RPFA coordinates parent involvement and organizes community events; it meets twice a term with representatives of the School Executive, the Board and the Foundation. The RPFA is the first point of contact for Redlands community events or support and organizes events that involve parents and friends of Redlands, including Friends of Groups for sports and cocurricular activities. Redlands hosts a range of community events such as Gala Ball, Gala Arts, and a Community Golf Day, and alumni events celebrate connections within the Redlands community. Redlands is a Round Square member and participates in events such as World Ocean Day with partner schools, reflecting a commitment to global citizenship. The school marked its 140-year anniversary with a series of community events.
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 The RPFA is the Redlands Parents and Friends Association, a group of committed parents who support the broad activities of the Redlands School community. It is the first point of contact for Redlands community events or support. The RPFA meets twice a term, with representatives from the School Executive, the Board and the Foundation, providing a forum to raise and discuss matters. It coordinates parent involvement and supports school activities through Friends of Groups for sports and cocurricular activities. It collaborates with the Community Engagement team to support giving and the School's strategic priorities, and it helps welcome new members via Parent Contact Groups. It fosters parent voice and involvement across the Redlands community.
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 An extensive range of co-curricular activities broadens student intellectual development beyond the classroom. There is a strong performing arts program with music ensembles, drama and musical theatre, and an integrated ballet and dance academy. The Redlands Dance Academy provides full ballet and dance training with hundreds of students and pathways to prestigious training institutions. Outdoor Education camps develop resilience, teamwork and practical problem‑solving, and Year 9+ participants may undertake the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. The Winter School is a residential program that blends academic study with snowsports at the High Country Campus.
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 Performing Arts is an integral part of life with a diverse program across Dance, Music, Drama and Theatre. The Redlands Ballet and Dance Academy offers a full ballet and dance program and counts current students in prestigious training institutions such as The Australian Ballet School Interstate Training Program and Queensland Ballet's Guest Academy Program. Dance Curriculum is offered from Years 8–12 with HSC and IB options, including performance and composition. Drama and Theatre provide extensive extracurricular opportunities, including the annual senior musical and various drama ensembles. Music ensembles and performance opportunities are available across junior and senior levels.
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 Redlands has families from over 50 countries, creating an international educational experience. The school connects to Round Square, offering international learning trips, international and virtual exchanges, and international collaborations to build language skills and cultural understanding. A Round Square Club and related activities provide opportunities for student leadership and global citizenship. The international orientation is complemented by cultural events and exchanges across the network.
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 There is an extensive range of co-curricular activities to encourage students to explore their interests and talents. A strong performing arts program runs across music, dance, drama and theatre, complemented by the Redlands Ballet and Dance Academy. Outdoor Education camps are a key feature, aiming to enhance self‑confidence, life skills and environmental awareness, with Year 9+ students able to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. Winter School offers a unique residential program combining academic study with snowsports.
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 Round Square provides opportunities for service and leadership through international learning trips, international exchanges and virtual collaborations, connecting students with like‑minded schools worldwide. A Redlands Round Square Club was launched in 2024 to explore leadership, service, adventure and inclusivity. International collaboration and service projects are embedded in the student experience through Round Square activities and events.
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 opportunities begin in the Junior School, where Year 2 students conduct weekly assemblies and hold roles such as Environment Patrol, Library Monitors and the Big Buddy program. In Years 3–6, student leaders are elected as School Captains, Sports Captains, Arts Captains, Environment Captains and House Captains, with additional leadership roles in Student Wellbeing, Technology and Library. In the Secondary School, leadership continues with Year Group representatives on the Student Representative Council and culminating in the election of School Captains, Sports Captains, Arts Captains, Environment Captains, Service Captains and House Captains in Year 11; Year 12 prefects also lead the school. There are Captains for each sport and cocurricular activity as well.
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 A wide range of sports is offered, including basketball, netball, hockey, football, rugby, AFL, snowsports, sailing and more, with participation in representative sport for Years 5–12. Outdoor Education camps are designed to build fitness, self‑reliance and teamwork, and all students from Year 9 onward may participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. Winter School is a unique residential program combining academic study with Snowsports in the Snowy Mountains.
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, Spanish, Latin, Mandarin and Japanese are offered. All classes are taught in English. English language support for international enrollees includes English proficiency assessments (AEAS or IELTS) and, in some cases, an Intensive English Language Course with an external provider prior to application.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school does not offer bilingual teaching.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards Australian Education Awards 2025: Redlands shortlisted as Excellence Awardees in four categories (Primary School Teacher of the Year – Non-Government – Nathan Stubbs; Secondary School Teacher of the Year – Non-Government – Rachael Riley; Best Student Wellbeing Program; Best Professional Learning Program). 5 Star Innovative School for 2025. Sustainable Schools NSW School of the Year 2023.
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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. Step 1: Request the School Prospectus by following the 'Request School Prospectus' button. The prospectus is available in print or email and provides information about the school's academic approach, facilities and care for students. It helps families understand Redlands before applying. 2. Step 2: Discover more about Redlands by booking online into a small group tour or Open Morning. The Open Morning includes an information session and student-led tours of the Junior School and Senior Campus, with times such as 9:15am–9:50am for Junior Campus information sessions and additional tours and welcome sessions for the Senior Campus. 3. Step 3: Please complete the online Application Form. Applications submitted online will be placed on the waitlist, the registration fee is non-refundable, and enrolment registrations are considered on an individual merit. 4. Step 4: Invitations to interview are issued approximately 12–18 months before the scheduled start date, in order of priority status followed by date of receipt. 5. Step 5: Offers are emailed to Parents/Carers. 6. Step 6: Acceptance of Offer, enrolment paperwork and the relevant payment are submitted online to secure the place. The Enrolment Fee is $4,000 ($2,000 for siblings) and is non-refundable and non-transferable.
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 Redlands Scholarships are awarded to students who will contribute to the life of the School, with a strong preference for applicants who designate Redlands as their first choice when applying via ACER. Types include Academic Scholarships and Merit/All-Rounder Scholarships for entry to Year 7 and Year 11, Coralie Amos OAM Means-tested Scholarship for Year 7, Music Scholarships for Year 7, and Dance Scholarships for Year 7. All scholarship categories require ACER CSTP testing and a School interview, and may be full or partial tuition remission. Scholarships do not cover textbooks, uniforms, private tuition, or other incidental fees. There are specific timelines, application fees, and conditions, including holding fees upon acceptance and annual review of scholarship status. Closing dates and detailed timelines are published for each scholarship cycle, and the Principal makes final decisions on all awards.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Applications received will be put on the waitlist.
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