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Redlands

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees A$330 - 50,425
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1765
Type Co-educational
Opened 1884
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Australian Curriculum, IB (DP)
Taught languages French, Spanish, Latin, Mandarin, Japanese
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Redlands is a coeducational day school in Australia for ages 3 to 18. The curriculum combines the Australian Curriculum with International Baccalaureate Diploma, giving families a flexible pathway from Preschool through Year 12. The IB Diploma has been offered since 1988, making Redlands the longest‑running IB school in New South Wales. In Years 11–12 students choose six subjects with Higher Level and Standard Level options, and the school also offers a Bi‑lingual Diploma. The HSC pathway provides a broad mix 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. The Redlands Learning Platform supports higher‑order thinking, deep learning, social‑emotional development and independent study, drawing on Harvard University research. The school originated in 1884, moved to its site in 1899, and operates across three campuses with a Master Plan to unite Junior to Senior education.

The Essentials

Redlands has 1,765 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
272 Military Road, Cremorne NSW 2090. Cremorne on Sydney's Lower North Shore. Redlands is located close to major transport infrastructure.

Stages
Preschool; Junior School (Kindergarten – Year 2); Junior School (Years 3-6); Secondary School

Type
Independent, coeducational day school

Pupil Nationality Mix
Students from over 30 nationalities

Country affiliation
Australia

Religious affiliation
Anglican

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
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.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
No boarding facilities; day school only.

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.

House System
The school has a four-house system: Cowper, McDouall, Roseby and Dumolo.

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.
Fees

Annual tuition at Redlands ranges from AUD 330 to AUD 50,425 for 2026/27.

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.)
Academics

Redlands teaches Australian Curriculum, IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
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.

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
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
Redlands participates in the UNSW GERRIC Gifted Students Program, with 23 Redlands students in Year 8-10 participating in January 2024.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
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
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
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.
Parent Experience

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
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 (PTA)
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.
Facilities

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
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
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
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.
Extra-Curricular Activities

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
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
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
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
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 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
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.
Languages

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
The school does not offer bilingual teaching.
Reputation

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.
Admissions

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
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
Applications received will be put on the waitlist.
School Events
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