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Wenona School

Australia, Sydney

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees A$400 - 84,788
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1350
Type Girls School, Girls School (boarding)
Opened 1886
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), Australian Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages French, Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese, Italian, Latin
Strengths Performing Arts, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Wenona is a day and boarding school for girls in Australia dating to 1886. The school uses a dual curriculum, combining NSW curriculum with PYP for Kindergarten to Year 6. The Junior School operates on two campuses: Woodstock (Kindergarten to Year 3) and Hooke House (Years 4 to 6). In Year 5, Renaissance Studies begins, and Educational Support Services provide learning support, English language support and gifted and talented extension. Wenona is an IB World School authorised to offer PYP. In Year 10, students complete the Stage 5 NSW curriculum; from Years 11–12, the HSC is studied with English compulsory and languages including French, Mandarin, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese, plus electives. Facilities include Athenaeum, a 300-seat Independent Theatre, Barbara Jackson Library, science labs, art spaces and a 25-m pool used by Wenona Swim Club. The campus supports Performing Arts, STEM and languages, and offers overseas study opportunities after Year 10.

176 Walker St, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia

The Essentials

Wenona School has 1,350 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
176 Walker Street, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia. Wenona is located in the North Sydney suburb. Public transport, shops and parks are within reach, so students can access the city's amenities during free time.

Stages
Junior School comprises Woodstock (K to Year 2) and Hooke House (Years 3 to 6). Senior School covers Years 7 to 12.

Type
Independent day and boarding school for girls.

Additional learning support
Educational Support Services (ESS) provides specialist teachers in Learning Support, Gifted Education, and English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D). They assess students, differentiate resources, and provide tailored programs and one-on-one support, along with guidance on study skills and assessment preparation.

Country affiliation
Australia.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Fifty Wenona boarders from Years 7 to 12 live in the Boarding House, housed in refurbished heritage accommodation in the heart of the School. Boarders are supported academically, socially and emotionally by dedicated staff, with an Evening Study Centre and a prep supervisor. Public transport, shops and parks are within reach in Sydney; boarding scholarships may provide full or partial remission of boarding fees.

Uniform Requirement
School uniforms can be purchased from the Uniform Shop on campus or from Noone; online ordering is available. On-campus trading hours are Monday and Wednesday 1pm–4pm, and Friday 8am–4:30pm; Noone Chatswood offers Wenona uniforms during holidays; second-hand uniforms can be sold at the Uniform Shop; items include Dress, Navy Blazer, Navy Jumper, PE Uniform, House T‑Shirt, Swim gear and accessories, and house badges with Nametapes available through the shop.

Food Options
Garden Café is a student‑designed on‑campus eatery offering a wide range of fresh food and drinks. The Flexischools online facility allows lunches to be pre‑ordered and paid either for the day (orders due by 9:30am) or up to one week in advance, with a 25‑cent order fee. A Garden Café menu is available in PDF format.

House System
The school operates a house system. In the Junior School, Woodstock runs Kindergarten to Year 3 and Hooke House runs Years 4 to 6. Across the School there are eight Houses: Allard, Hooke, Hadley, Jackson, Messiter, Palmer, Ralston and School House, which participate in inter‑house activities such as the annual House Drama Competition.

Governance and Ownership
Wenona is owned and operated by Wenona School Limited, a company limited by guarantee. A Board of Governors governs the School.
Fees

Annual tuition at Wenona School ranges from AUD 400 to AUD 84,788 for 2026/27.

Overview (fee schedule basis)
Fees below are the published school charges for the 2025 fee schedule (applies to the 2025/26 academic year).

Application and enrolment charges
- Application fee: AUD 400 (non-refundable).
- Enrolment Confirmation fee: AUD 4,000 (non-refundable and non-transferable; payable when a place is accepted).

Tuition fees — annual and per-term (Tuition only; sibling discounts and advance-payment rates shown where applicable)
- Kindergarten (K) — 4 terms
- Annual tuition: AUD 26,984
- Annual if paid in advance (3% discount): AUD 26,176
- Per term (standard billing): AUD 6,746
- Sibling-discounted annual: AUD 24,288; sibling-discounted per term: AUD 6,072.

- Year 1 — 4 terms
- Annual tuition: AUD 26,984
- Annual if paid in advance: AUD 26,176
- Per term: AUD 6,746
- Sibling-discounted annual: AUD 24,288; per term: AUD 6,072.

- Year 2 — 4 terms
- Annual tuition: AUD 26,984
- Annual if paid in advance: AUD 26,176
- Per term: AUD 6,746
- Sibling-discounted annual: AUD 24,288; per term: AUD 6,072.

- Year 3 — 4 terms
- Annual tuition: AUD 32,896
- Annual if paid in advance: AUD 31,908
- Per term: AUD 8,224
- Sibling-discounted annual: AUD 29,608; per term: AUD 7,402.

- Year 4 — 4 terms
- Annual tuition: AUD 32,896
- Annual if paid in advance: AUD 31,908
- Per term: AUD 8,224
- Sibling-discounted annual: AUD 29,608; per term: AUD 7,402.

- Year 5 — 4 terms
- Annual tuition: AUD 33,916
- Annual if paid in advance: AUD 32,900
- Per term: AUD 8,479
- Sibling-discounted annual: AUD 30,524; per term: AUD 7,631.

- Year 6 — 4 terms
- Annual tuition: AUD 33,916
- Annual if paid in advance: AUD 32,900
- Per term: AUD 8,479
- Sibling-discounted annual: AUD 30,524; per term: AUD 7,631.

- Year 7 — 4 terms
- Annual tuition: AUD 43,628
- Annual if paid in advance: AUD 42,320
- Per term: AUD 10,907
- Sibling-discounted annual: AUD 39,264; per term: AUD 9,816
- Tuition + Boarding (annual, incl. GST where applicable): AUD 83,044; per term (boarding included): AUD 20,761.

- Year 8 — 4 terms
- Annual tuition: AUD 43,628
- Annual if paid in advance: AUD 42,320
- Per term: AUD 10,907
- Sibling-discounted annual: AUD 39,264; per term: AUD 9,816
- Tuition + Boarding (annual): AUD 83,044; per term (boarding included): AUD 20,761.

- Year 9 — 4 terms
- Annual tuition: AUD 43,628
- Annual if paid in advance: AUD 42,320
- Per term: AUD 10,907
- Sibling-discounted annual: AUD 39,264; per term: AUD 9,816
- Tuition + Boarding (annual): AUD 83,044; per term (boarding included): AUD 20,761.

- Year 10 — 4 terms
- Annual tuition: AUD 45,372
- Annual if paid in advance: AUD 44,016
- Per term: AUD 11,343
- Sibling-discounted annual: AUD 40,836; per term: AUD 10,209
- Tuition + Boarding (annual): AUD 84,788; per term (boarding included): AUD 21,197.

- Year 11 — 4 terms
- Annual tuition: AUD 45,372
- Annual if paid in advance: AUD 44,016
- Per term: AUD 11,343
- Sibling-discounted annual: AUD 40,836; per term: AUD 10,209
- Tuition + Boarding (annual): AUD 84,788; per term (boarding included): AUD 21,197.

- Year 12 — 3 terms (Year 12 is billed over 3 terms)
- Annual tuition: AUD 45,372
- Annual if paid in advance: AUD 44,016
- Per term: AUD 15,124
- Sibling-discounted annual: AUD 40,836; sibling-discounted per term: AUD 13,612
- Tuition + Boarding (annual): AUD 79,863; per term (boarding included): AUD 26,621.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard term-by-term due dates (example dates shown in the 2025 schedule): close of business on Friday 31 January; Friday 2 May; Friday 25 July; and Friday 17 October (dates correspond to the published 2025 term billing dates).
- Fees may be paid by:
- Annual payment (whole year): a 3% discount applies if Tuition and Boarding Fees for the whole year are paid by the specified due date for that year (fees-in-advance discount).
- Term-by-term payment: pay each term's account by its due date.
- Monthly instalments: 10 equal monthly instalments (9 instalments for Year 12 students). Instalment plans incur a 5% administration charge. Extras remain payable each term.
- Accepted payment methods: BPAY; cheque payable to Wenona School Ltd; online credit card payment (online credit card payments incur a 1% credit-card processing fee).
- Late or unpaid fees: fees not received by the due date incur an administration fee of AUD 200. Notices: withdrawing a student requires one full term's written notice to the Principal; failure to give notice results in a charge of one term's fees in lieu of notice. Transfer from Boarding to Day status requires two full terms' written notice or fees in lieu.
- Sibling discount: 10% discount on Tuition Fees for second and subsequent siblings enrolled concurrently; discount applied to the youngest sibling's tuition (applies to tuition, excluding boarding).

Boarding fees and related charges (Years 7–12 where boarding applies)
- Boarding is available Years 7–12. Boarding annual charges (tuition + boarding combined) as published in the schedule:
- Years 7–9 (annual, incl. GST where applicable): AUD 83,044; per term: AUD 20,761.
- Years 10–11 (annual): AUD 84,788; per term: AUD 21,197.
- Year 12 (annual — billed over 3 terms): AUD 79,863; per term: AUD 26,621.
- Full-fee‑paying overseas students: an additional Overseas Student fee of AUD 8,000 per annum applies in the absence of government grants; a refundable Overseas Student Bond of AUD 15,000 is required for full fee paying overseas students (refundable subject to the School's terms and conditions). GST treatment: the food component of boarding is subject to GST and a GST component (AUD 912 per annum as shown in the schedule) is included in the boarding fee.

Other fees and typical extras
- Extras not included in the standard tuition/boarding charge may include charges for competition sport, private music tuition, some co-curricular activities, and selected excursions or optional events; the published schedule notes that many items (year camps, excursions and comprehensive ICT support) are included in the tuition, while some extras are charged separately. A suggested voluntary donation of AUD 250 per family appears on each term's account (tax-deductible donation to the School Foundation; one receipt issued annually). Fees for additional programs (e.g., Learn to Swim, LTS sessions) and optional services may be charged separately.
- Uniforms: uniforms are purchased via the on-campus Uniform Shop (operated in partnership with Noone) or directly from Noone; uniform purchases and any second‑hand uniform transactions are handled separately to tuition accounts and are not included in tuition. The Uniform Shop operates on campus and through Noone's online/retail channels.

Refunds and cancellation (summary)
- Application fee and Enrolment Confirmation fee: non-refundable. Failure to provide required written notice when withdrawing incurs one term's fees in lieu of notice.
- Overseas students: conditions for refunds, provider default and student default follow Australian ESOS/Tuition Protection Service requirements; the Overseas Student policy specifies procedures for refunds, that the Application and Enrolment Confirmation fees are non‑refundable, and that a full refund of pre-paid tuition will be made in the event the School cannot deliver the course (or the TPS will assist). Certain cancellations of enrolment by the student or for student-visa related breaches may attract cancellation charges up to 100% of the current term's tuition, as set out in the Overseas Student Handbook. The Overseas Student Bond is refundable subject to the School's terms and conditions.

Administrative notes on charges and GST
- Except where stated, fees and charges do not include GST. The boarding food component is subject to GST and a GST component has been included in the published boarding amounts. The School may adjust fees to cover any GST that becomes payable. Fees are shown in Australian dollars (AUD).

Contact and enquiries for fee accounts
- General fee enquiries and the Business Office phone number are published with the fee schedule; the Business Office handles payment arrangements, instalment agreements and queries about extras, refunds and bonds. Accepted payment channels include BPAY, cheque and online credit card (1% processing fee for card payments).
Academics

Wenona School teaches IB (PYP), Australian Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
The Junior School follows the NSW NESA curriculum including English, Mathematics, Science and Technology, History, Geography, French, Mandarin, Creative and Performing Arts and Personal Development Health and Physical Education. Wenona is an IB World School authorised to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP) from Kindergarten to Year 6. The Junior School operates on two campuses: Woodstock (Kindergarten to Year 3) and Hooke House (Years 4 to 6). In Year 5, girls begin Renaissance Studies, and Educational Support Services provide learning support, English language support and gifted and talented extension programs. All education is underpinned by a learning framework that provides a common language across the School. In Year 10, students complete the Stage 5 NSW curriculum and receive a ROSA; in Years 11–12, the HSC is studied with English compulsory and languages including French, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese, plus a broad range of electives.

Exam Results
All Year 10 students achieved a ROSA. In the class of 2024, 78% of students achieved a 90 or above in one or more subjects. Tertiary destinations for the class of 2024 included The University of Sydney (USYD), The University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australian National University (ANU) and University of Newcastle, among others. The class of 2024 comprised 146 students with UAC offers totaling 184 and VTAC offers totaling 27.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue higher education at universities including The University of Sydney (USYD), The University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australian National University (ANU), University of Newcastle and other Australian universities such as Macquarie University, University of Melbourne, University of Queensland and UNSW. A portion of offers also come through international destinations. (Class of 2024 data: 146 students; 184 UAC offers and 27 VTAC offers.)

Gifted and Talented
Educational Support Services provide learning support, English language support and gifted and talented extension programs. Renaissance Studies begins in Year 5 as part of Wenona's program.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Wellbeing team provides a holistic approach to student welfare, addressing cognitive, social, emotional, physical and psychological needs. The Wellbeing team includes specialist Year Coordinators, Heads of School, Allied Health Teams, a Health Clinic and Counselling Services. There is an extensive formal Wellbeing Program that runs with a school-wide focus on wellbeing from Kindergarten to Year 12. Formal social and emotional learning is delivered by Junior School classroom teachers and by Connect teachers in Middle School, Upper School and Senior College, with Year Coordinators and Heads of School supporting each student's progress. Leadership opportunities, outdoor education, community connections, Service Learning initiatives and the vertical House structure help each girl develop resilience, self-confidence, grace, compassion, kindness, a sense of humour and a capacity for adventure.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Educational Support Services (ESS) team consists of specialist teachers in Learning Support, Gifted Education and English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) who support students from Kindergarten to Year 12. The ESS aims to provide personalised support to the young women in Wenona's care. They assess students, differentiate and create resources, and provide individually tailored programs and one-on-one support as needed. They assist with organisational strategies, study techniques and assessments, manage disability provisions, and oversee mentor programs that support literacy and numeracy development. The ESS works collaboratively with parents and academic staff to support students with diverse needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) is provided through the Educational Support Services, with specialist teachers supporting students from Kindergarten to Year 12. The ESS delivers language development and tailored supports within the classroom, supported by assessment and differentiated resources to help EAL/D learners access the curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing
The Wellbeing team includes specialist Year Coordinators, Heads of School, Allied Health Teams, including a Health Clinic and Counselling Services. Wenona takes a holistic approach to education, addressing the cognitive, social, emotional, physical and psychological needs of students. Central to this is an extensive formal Wellbeing Program, complemented by school-wide attention to wellbeing from Kindergarten to Year 12. Counselling Services employ qualified psychologists who provide support for students experiencing emotional, behavioural or mental health concerns, liaising with parents, staff and external health providers to protect privacy and dignity.

Safeguarding
The Wenona Child Protection Framework is guided by the School's Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting Policy and Procedures, and staff undergo annual training. All staff hold a current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC). The Wenona Swim Club follows the Swimming Australia Safe Sport Framework and maintains Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy and Member Protection Policy. Child safety principles are embedded in leadership, governance and daily practice across Wenona activities.
Parent Experience

History
Wenona's history began in 1886 when Edith Hooke opened Woodstock, offering languages, science and sport, and embodying service through its motto Ut Prosim. Woodstock admitted day students and boarders and flourished, outgrowing several premises; in 1913 Miss Hooke reopened Woodstock as Wenona, a primary school for day girls. In 1920, former Head Girl Miss Edith Ralston purchased the School, and in 1921 relocated it to 176 Walker Street, the site it sits on today. For close to 140 years Wenona has been led by visionary female leaders who recognised the value of women's education; current Principal Ms Linda Douglas arrived in 2025 and continues the tradition of educating young students to become Renaissance women.

Community
Wenona's community is characterized by warmth and camaraderie, with a week of activities and events that bring together its diverse community. The Alumnae Association hosts Women of Spirit Breakfast, featuring keynote speakers and supporting the Barbara Jackson Scholarship. The breakfast celebrates women's achievement and resilience, and proceeds support the Barbara Jackson Scholarship. The Wenona Parents' Association organises initiatives such as a welcome morning for Asian parents to connect and overcome language barriers, with staff in attendance and new connections formed.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Wenona Parents' Association (WPA) strengthens the partnership between the School and parents; parents become WPA members when their daughter starts at Wenona, and all are encouraged to participate. The WPA and Year Representatives organise events throughout the year to bring together year groups and the whole school, including picnics, family walks and parent dinners. The WPA runs two biennial events—the Gala Party and Spring Fair—events not to be missed. The WPA Executive includes a President, Senior and Junior School Vice Presidents, Treasurer, Secretary, Boarding Representative and General Committee Members. Wenona c.a.r.e.s is an initiative of the WPA to support current families during unexpected difficulties, and inquiries can be emailed to wpa@wenona.nsw.edu.au.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Athenaeum building features open spaces and floor-to-ceiling glass. The Independent Theatre on Miller Street seats 300 and serves as a performance venue for music and drama. The Barbara Jackson Library has been refurbished to support learning. Visual Arts and Multimedia rooms and a kiln, together with a School Hall and general purpose classrooms, provide spaces across the arts, theatre and academic programs. The campus also includes gardens and common room areas, and the 25-metre pool is used by the Wenona Swim Club.

Sports Facilities
The school has a 25-metre on-site swimming pool used by the Wenona Swim Club. The campus supports sport through interschool competitions organised by IPSHA and IGSA, with opportunities in Swimming, Cross Country, Athletics and Gymnastics carnivals. A cardio gym is available on campus as part of the fitness facilities.

Academic Facilities
Barbara Jackson Library refurbishment supports modern learning. Visual Arts and Multimedia rooms and a kiln, School Hall, and general purpose classrooms provide spaces for a wide range of subjects. Science laboratories are part of the campus facilities. The ICT program integrates technology into daily teaching, including an iPad program for younger students and BYOT for older students, with laptop access in Middle and Senior years.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Wenona offers a rich Performing Arts program in Drama, Music and Dance. The Independent Theatre on Miller Street provides a 300-seat venue for performances. The Wenona Swim Club uses the on-site 25-metre pool for training and competitions. Students may undertake overseas study through International Opportunities after Year 10. Boarding students can participate in the wide range of extra-curricular activities offered on campus.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
STEM Learning engages Wenona students in coding, computing and engineering. In 2015 Engineering Studies became a NSW HSC subject on campus, and a Stage 5 STEM Elective for Years 9–10 was launched the following year, designed to engage students in coding and engineering. Student-run clubs include the Rocketeers Space Science Club, the Maker Club, the Car Restoration Club and robotics for Years 5–6, with Wenona girls regularly winning state and national STEM awards.

Arts & Creative
Performing Arts includes Drama, Music and Dance. Music is studied from Kindergarten through to the Higher School Certificate, with options Music 1, Music 2 and Music Extension, and private tuition with AMEB exams available. Nearly two dozen musical groups (six choirs, an orchestra, and wind, brass and string ensembles) participate in school musicals and performances. A Creative Arts after-school and holiday program runs for Years 3–12.

Cultural & Language
Kindergarten to Year 6 includes French and Mandarin, and Wenona is an authorised International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). The school offers international experiences such as educational exchanges, language-based exchanges and cultural/sporting tours, including biennial Creative Arts and Music tours.

Social & Hobbies
The Debating program builds public-speaking and analytical skills. From Year 2, girls debate competitively within the School, and from Year 6 they debate externally in ISDA and the Schools Debating Network. Senior School teams compete in ISDA, Archdale and SDN; additional activities include Wenona's Interhouse Debating (Years 6–11), Term 4 Debating Club (Years 5–8) and a Debating Camp (Years 8–12).

Community & Service
Service Learning is embedded from Kindergarten to Year 12. From Year 9, students undertake Service Learning trips, including overseas and remote-community experiences, and Year 10 involves community service through the SLIC program. There are Service Learning groups such as Music Therapy and Gender Equity, and overseas cultural and sporting tours alongside other community-based projects.

Leadership & Professional
Student leadership is active, with roles such as Head Prefect and a broad leadership team including Prefects, House Captains, Sports Captains, Global Captains, Arts Captains and Cadet Leaders. Wenona runs leadership initiatives such as the Meg Global Citizenship Student Ambassador Program, and new student leaders are inducted through formal ceremonies.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sport offers interschool competition from Year 3 onward with IPSHA/IGSA fixtures, local community-based competitions and competitive swimming squads. Outdoor Education provides camps and adventure activities (Abseiling, Canoeing, Canyoning, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking) and supports the Duke of Edinburgh program for Years 9–12.
Languages

Language Provision
French, Chinese, Japanese, Italian and Spanish are taught. In Year 7, students choose two languages, and in Year 8 they choose one language. From Years 7 to 12, languages are part of the curriculum, with Chinese offered at Continuers and Extension levels.

Immersion Programs
Italy Immersion provides an Italian language immersion experience for Italian language students. The program is available to Years 9 and 10 Italian learners. Wenona also offers Cambodian cultural immersion experiences where students engage in service tasks in Kampong Cham. The school lists international opportunities with exchange providers such as Southern Cross Cultural Exchange, WEP Australia, AFX, Nacel, Le Vésinet, AFS and YFU.
Reputation

Awards
Best STEM Program (non-government) — Australian Education Awards (2022).
Boarding School of the Year — Australian Education Awards (2022).
National School Principal of the Year (non-government) — Australian Education Awards (2022).
Phyllis Evans Medal — Teachers' Guild of NSW (2023).

Accreditations
NESA accreditation for Wenona teachers — Wenona's teaching staff are accredited under the NSW teacher accreditation framework (Teacher Accreditation Act 2004).
Admissions

Admissions
Girls may enter Wenona in Kindergarten, Year 3, Year 5, or Year 7. Vacancies in other non-intake years are offered as they occur. Boarding is available from Years 7 to 12 with intakes in each year group according to availability. Boarding places are offered two years in advance for Year 7 and for other years when available. 1. Complete and submit an online Application for Enrolment form. A separate application form must be completed for each child. The form must be accompanied by a reference, copy of birth certificate and payment of the non-refundable application fee (AUD 400). 2. The School will confirm receipt of your application. 3. Your daughter's name will be placed onto the Wait List for the year of entry you are seeking, according to date of application and enrolment priority. All applicants' names go onto Wait Lists until two years prior to entry, when the enrolment process commences. 4. Please read Wenona's Application Conditions (PDF) for further information. Offer of a Place: 1. Two years before the proposed year of entry, the School will conduct an information session, giving families the opportunity to tour the School, meet staff and current students. 2. Following the information session, and pending availability of places, girls may be invited to attend an interview, after which a place may be offered in writing. 3. To accept an offer of place, parents must sign and return the Acceptance of Offer of Place form, together with the non-refundable and non-transferable Enrolment Confirmation Fee, by the required date. 4. If Wenona is unable to offer a girl a position at a particular point of entry, the family is contacted by mail and given the opportunity to amend the girl's future point of entry. If this option is chosen, the girl's name is placed on the chosen Wait List according to her original date of application. 5. There is automatic progression from Wenona Junior School to Year 7. 2. Enrolment Fees: 1. Application fee of AUD 400, payable when application is made. 2. Enrolment Confirmation fee of AUD 4,000, payable when a place is offered to confirm the place. Notes: It is essential that at all times the Enrolments Office is kept updated with each family member's contact details because if at any stage of the enrolment process we cannot contact the family, the application will be cancelled. Any change of address details or a request for a change of entry year must come to the Enrolments Office in writing by letter or email.

Scholarships
Wenona offers scholarships to assist girls from all backgrounds to benefit from its education. Scholarships are offered at the Principal's discretion. Indigenous Australian and Torres Strait Islander heritage students are encouraged to apply. The Wenona Foundation Scholarships (2026 entry) are means-tested; applications were open previously. For 2027 entry, Academic Scholarships are available for entry to Years 7 and 11, with full or partial tuition remission, offered on the basis of scholarship exam results and interviews; registration closed on August 14, 2025; the scholarship test was held on August 22, 2025; shortlisted applicants were invited to interviews; offers were expected by mid-October 2025; it is noted that academic scholarship applicants do not need to submit a Wenona Application for Enrolment form in addition to the scholarship process. Music Scholarships for Year 7 in 2027 require audition, a Music Background Form, scholarship exam results and interviews; registration closed on August 14, 2025; submit Music Background Form by September 12, 2025; sit the scholarship test on August 22, 2025; if selected, attend a Music Scholarship Audition on November 7, 2025; shortlisted applicants attend interviews; offers by end of November 2025; Boarding Scholarships are available for Years 7, 9 or 11; based on a Boarding Scholarship application (portfolio) and interviews; registration closed on August 18, 2025; shortlisted applicants attend interviews; offers by mid-October 2025. For enquiries, contact 02 9409 4400 or enrolments@wenona.nsw.edu.au.

Waitlist
Wait Lists are generated according to date of application and enrolment priority afforded to siblings, daughters of alumnae and other similar considerations. Applications are accepted at any time from birth, and position on the Wait List is largely determined by date of application and enrolment priority, so an early application is the best option. Having a daughter at Wenona gives your other daughters sibling priority on the Wait List; siblings can be admitted only when vacancies exist. If needed, a girl's entry year can be amended and the name will be placed on the Wait List for the new year according to her original application date. There is an automatic progression from Wenona Junior School to Year 7.
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