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Cranbrook School is an Anglican independent day and boarding school for students aged 3 to 18, located in Sydney's Bellevue Hill and Rose Bay. It delivers the International Baccalaureate across the senior years alongside the NSW curriculum, with Years 7–10 taught under the IB Middle Years Programme using a common curriculum and languages chosen from French, Latin and Mandarin. In Years 11–12 students may pursue the IB Diploma Programme or the NSW Higher School Certificate. The school runs the Gifted & High Potential Programme via the Honours Curriculum for Years 7–10, offering differentiation, acceleration and enrichment, plus opportunities for external competitions and seminar-style learning. Facilities include the Murray Rose Aquatic & Fitness Centre, Packer Theatre, Centenary Hall, and dedicated study spaces for Year 12 and Year 11, all within a campus designed to support collaboration, sport and performing arts. A broad co-curricular program covers music, drama, sport, service and leadership.
Cranbrook School has 1,680 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.
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.
Stages
Pre-School to Year 12
Type
Anglican independent day and boarding school
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.
Religious affiliation
Anglican
School day structure
Core school hours are 8:15am to 3:20pm, with before- and after-school activities available.
Bus service
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.
Fees
Annual tuition at Cranbrook School ranges from AUD 1,226 to AUD 110,190 for 2026/27.
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.
Academics
Cranbrook School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Australian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
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.
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.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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.
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.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
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).
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.
Safeguarding
The Policies include a Child Protection Policy and a Child Safety Commitment Statement.
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.
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.
FAQs
What age range does Cranbrook School serve?
Cranbrook serves students from age 3 through to 18, covering Pre-School to Year 12. The school operates across campuses in Bellevue Hill and Rose Bay in Sydney's eastern suburbs.
Is Cranbrook a boys' school?
Cranbrook is co-educational in the early years and transitions to a boys' school with boarding available. The school provides day and boarding options for boys from Year 7 to Year 12.
What curriculum does the school follow?
Cranbrook is an IB Continuum School. Years 7-10 follow the NSW curriculum through the IB Middle Years Programme, while Years 11-12 offer the IB Diploma or the NSW Higher School Certificate.
What are the tuition fees?
Domestic tuition ranges from AUD 35,526 per year for Kindergarten to AUD 50,478 for Years 7-10. IB Diploma and boarding fees are higher. A non-refundable application fee applies.
Does the school offer boarding?
Yes, Rawson House and Street House accommodate approximately 75 boarders from Year 7 to Year 12. Boarding heads live on site with their families and are supported by resident mentors.
What languages are taught?
French is taught from Pre-School to Year 6. In Senior School, students choose from French, Latin, and Mandarin, with two languages studied in Years 7-8 under the IB MYP.
What gifted and talented programmes exist?
The Gifted and High Potential Programme delivers an Honours Curriculum for Years 7-10 with in-class differentiation, acceleration, and enrichment. Identification uses standardised tests and psychometric assessments.
What learning support is available?
Learning Enrichment and Support identifies students needing help, providing long-term or temporary educational support. Specialist assessment reports diagnose learning difficulties and recommend exam access arrangements.
What sporting facilities does the school have?
The Murray Rose Aquatic and Fitness Centre features a 50-metre pool configurable as two 25-metre pools, an 18x10m learn-to-swim pool, electronic timing, and a multipurpose court for basketball and futsal.
What is the house system like?
Cranbrook has 14 houses, each with a House Mentor group of about twenty students for individualised care and inter-age mentoring. Every teacher belongs to a house.
How do I apply?
Apply online by creating an account and submitting the form. Entry points are Pre-School, Kindergarten, Year 3, Year 7, and Year 11. Other years are considered only if vacancies arise.
Are scholarships available?
Yes, Cranbrook offers scholarships recognising gifted and talented students based on the school's Scholarship Framework. Awards provide pathways to benefit from the school's academic and co-curricular programmes.
What is the school's history?
Cranbrook was established on 22 July 1918 in Bellevue Hill in the Anglican tradition. The founding occurred in the post-war period to provide the best possible education on Sydney Harbour's shores.
What wellbeing support is provided?
The Student Wellbeing Framework supports physical, mental, and emotional health through the House system, fortnightly wellbeing programmes, and pastoral mentoring focused on diversity, empathy, and emotional maturity.
