Newington College - Lindfield
- IB PYP
Per yearabout USD 20.4K–27.6K
AUD 29.6K–40.1K · 2027 fees · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Lindfield K–6 Preparatory campus of Newington College in Sydney's North Shore. Non-selective, with Kindergarten to Year 6 students, an IB Primary Years Programme authorisation and a bushland setting.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
- Grades
- K – 6
- Selectivity
- Open entry
- School bus
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2027 fees
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| K | AUD 29,628≈ USD 20.4K |
| 1 | AUD 29,709≈ USD 20.4K |
| 2 | AUD 29,709≈ USD 20.4K |
| 3 | AUD 34,155≈ USD 23.5K |
| 4 | AUD 34,155≈ USD 23.5K |
| 5 | AUD 40,104≈ USD 27.6K |
| 6 | AUD 40,104≈ USD 27.6K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| K | AUD 29,628 (about USD 20.4K) |
| 1 | AUD 29,709 (about USD 20.4K) |
| 2 | AUD 29,709 (about USD 20.4K) |
| 3 | AUD 34,155 (about USD 23.5K) |
| 4 | AUD 34,155 (about USD 23.5K) |
| 5 | AUD 40,104 (about USD 27.6K) |
| 6 | AUD 40,104 (about USD 27.6K) |
Source: school website (newington.nsw.edu.au) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Newington College - Lindfield (this school) | AUD 29,628 (about USD 20.4K) | AUD 40,104 (about USD 27.6K) |
| Sydney Japanese International School | AUD 14,880 (about USD 10.2K) | AUD 28,000 (about USD 19.2K) |
| St Gregory's College Campbelltown | AUD 3,560 (about USD 2.45K) | AUD 12,350 (about USD 8.49K) |
| Ravenswood School for Girls | AUD 36,260 (about USD 24.9K) | AUD 58,590 (about USD 40.3K) |
| Tara Anglican School for Girls | AUD 22,690 (about USD 15.6K) | AUD 38,970 (about USD 26.8K) |
| MLC School | AUD 23,588 (about USD 16.2K) | AUD 58,578 (about USD 40.2K) |
Source: school website (newington.nsw.edu.au) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AUD 350
- Enrolment fee
- AUD 5,000
- Deposit
- AUD 1,000
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 (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Intake
- 1
- Entry process
- Interview
- Open days
- 2026-10-28
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 10% second sibling, 15% third, 25% fourth and subsequent (when siblings attend at the same time)
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
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)Not here
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
- Performing arts
- Sport
- Service
- Outdoor education
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Sports field
- Gym
- Basketball court
- Tennis court
Sports
- Basketball
- Tennis
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More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Teachers use differentiated instruction so the curriculum is accessible to children with different learning needs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Bus service
A private bus runs two term-time routes, and the campus is about a 10-minute walk from Lindfield station.
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Academics
Curriculum
The campus is an authorised IB Primary Years Programme school with a balanced, inquiry-based curriculum.
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Social and emotional learning uses the Second Step program and a buddy system pairing younger and older students.
- Second Step program
- Buddy program
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Mental wellbeing
A structured wellbeing program teaches self-care, empathy and resilience, tailored to each campus's age level.
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Parent experience
Community
A multicultural community where families are welcomed and parents are actively involved in learning.
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Facilities
Facilities overview
The bushland campus has a swimming pool, sports fields, climbing gyms and all-weather courts.
- Swimming pool
- Sport fields
- Climbing gyms
- Basketball courts
- Tennis courts
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Sports facilities
Sport facilities include fields, climbing gyms, a pool, and all-weather basketball and tennis courts.
- Sport fields
- Climbing gyms
- Swimming pool
- Basketball courts
- Tennis courts
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Academic facilities
Spacious classrooms with current technology and learning spaces designed around each child's needs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Reputation
Accreditations
The campus is an authorised International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Admissions
Admissions
Applicants submit an application and attend an interview before an offer or waitlist. Kindergarten and Year 5 are formal intake years.
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Location
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