Queenwood School for Girls vs Redlands

	Q Queenwood School for Girls Sydney, Australia	R Redlands Sydney, Australia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year A$29,240 - 51,505	Fees / year A$330 - 50,425
Age range	Age range 5 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Girls School	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Australian Curriculum	Curriculum Australian Curriculum, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 900	Pupils 1,765
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1925	Opened 1884
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	Location 272 Military Road, Cremorne NSW 2090. Cremorne on Sydney's Lower North Shore. Redlands is located close to major transport infrastructure.
Stages	Stages Kindergarten to Year 12.	Stages Preschool; Junior School (Kindergarten – Year 2); Junior School (Years 3-6); Secondary School
School type	School type —	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 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.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Australia
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Anglican
School day structure	School day structure —	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 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.	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 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.	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 —	Boarding arrangements No boarding facilities; day school only.
Uniform requirement	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.	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 Lunch orders are available through Flexischools.	Food options —
House system	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.	House system The school has a four-house system: Cowper, McDouall, Roseby and Dumolo.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is governed by a Council of Governors. Key documents include the Queenwood Strategic Plan and Annual Reports (2021–2024).	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 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.	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.
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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.	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 Most Queenwood graduates pursue tertiary study at universities in Australia and overseas; alumnae have attended Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, Princeton, Brown and other leading institutions.	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 Queenwood embraces giftedness and provides extension for high-potential learners through a formal extension and support program.	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 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.	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) 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.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	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.	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 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.	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 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.	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 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.	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 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.	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 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.	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 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.	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 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.	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 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.	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 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.	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 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.	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 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.	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 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.	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 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.	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 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.	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 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.	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 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.	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, 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.	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 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.	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 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.	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 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.	Waitlist Applications received will be put on the waitlist.
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