Kambala
Sydney, Australia
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026
Per year· 2026 school year
AUD 31.5K–49.8K
about USD 22.1K–34.9K
ECB reference rate (2026-11-05)
About
Kambala is a girls' school in New South Wales, Australia, founded in 1887. It runs from an Early Learning School (from 6 months, using the Reggio Emilia programme) through to senior years, offering both the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and the NSW Higher School Certificate as a joint senior pathway. The school describes its aim as educating women of ambition, integrity and consequence, with values of humanity, courage, curiosity and respect.
Key facts
Curriculum
IB Diploma
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
- Founded
- 1887
- Gender
- Girls
- Religion
- anglican
- Accreditations
- IB
Curriculum and academics
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
Fees
2026 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Preparation | AUD 31,544≈ USD 22.1K |
| Kindergarten | AUD 32,713≈ USD 22.9K |
| Years 1 – 2 | AUD 33,175≈ USD 23.2K |
| Years 3 – 6 | AUD 40,130≈ USD 28.1K |
| Years 7 – 10 | AUD 49,123≈ USD 34.4K |
| Year 11 | AUD 49,805≈ USD 34.9K |
| Year 12 | AUD 49,805≈ USD 34.9K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Preparation | AUD 31,544 (about USD 22.1K) |
| Kindergarten | AUD 32,713 (about USD 22.9K) |
| Years 1 – 2 | AUD 33,175 (about USD 23.2K) |
| Years 3 – 6 | AUD 40,130 (about USD 28.1K) |
| Years 7 – 10 | AUD 49,123 (about USD 34.4K) |
| Year 11 | AUD 49,805 (about USD 34.9K) |
| Year 12 | AUD 49,805 (about USD 34.9K) |
Source: school website (kambala.nsw.edu.au) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-05)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Kambala (this school) | AUD 31,544 (about USD 22.1K) | AUD 49,805 (about USD 34.9K) |
| Sydney Japanese International School | AUD 14,880 (about USD 10.4K) | AUD 28,000 (about USD 19.6K) |
| Newington College - Lindfield | AUD 29,628 (about USD 20.7K) | AUD 40,104 (about USD 28.1K) |
| St Gregory's College Campbelltown | AUD 3,560 (about USD 2.49K) | AUD 12,350 (about USD 8.65K) |
| Newington College | AUD 29,628 (about USD 20.7K) | AUD 51,273 (about USD 35.9K) |
| St Paul's Grammar School, Penrith | AUD 8,164 (about USD 5.72K) | AUD 24,364 (about USD 17.1K) |
Source: school website (kambala.nsw.edu.au) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-05)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AUD 300
- Enrolment fee
- AUD 6,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-05). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
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