The King's School Preparatory School
- IB PYP
Per yearabout USD 21.3K–29.2K
AUD 31K–42.4K · 2026 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Boys' primary school (Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6) on the North Parramatta campus of The King's School, a Christian independent school in Sydney. Uses the IB Primary Years Programme to deliver the NESA curriculum.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP
Language
English
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
- Gender
- Boys
- Religion
- christian
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| PRE-K | AUD 30,980≈ USD 21.3K |
| K | AUD 30,980≈ USD 21.3K |
| 1 | AUD 32,460≈ USD 22.3K |
| 2 | AUD 32,460≈ USD 22.3K |
| 3 | AUD 35,980≈ USD 24.7K |
| 4 | AUD 35,980≈ USD 24.7K |
| 5 | AUD 42,440≈ USD 29.2K |
| 6 | AUD 42,440≈ USD 29.2K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| PRE-K | AUD 30,980 (about USD 21.3K) |
| K | AUD 30,980 (about USD 21.3K) |
| 1 | AUD 32,460 (about USD 22.3K) |
| 2 | AUD 32,460 (about USD 22.3K) |
| 3 | AUD 35,980 (about USD 24.7K) |
| 4 | AUD 35,980 (about USD 24.7K) |
| 5 | AUD 42,440 (about USD 29.2K) |
| 6 | AUD 42,440 (about USD 29.2K) |
Source: school website (kings.edu.au) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| The King's School Preparatory School (this school) | AUD 30,980 (about USD 21.3K) | AUD 42,440 (about USD 29.2K) |
| Newington College - Lindfield | 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) |
| St Paul's Grammar School, Penrith | AUD 8,164 (about USD 5.61K) | AUD 24,364 (about USD 16.7K) |
Source: school website (kings.edu.au) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AUD 300
- Enrolment fee
- AUD 5,000
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 2026-11-02)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Interview
- Scholarships
- Yes
- 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
- Service
- Performing arts
- Sport
- Outdoor education
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Gifted programme
- Yes
- Device policy
- Device provided by the school
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Sports field
- Library
- Theatre
- Visual arts
- Music
Sports
- Playing fields
- Tennis
- Basketball
- Swimming
- Cricket
- Outdoor education
- Bike trails
Arts
- Music
- Visual arts
- Woodwork
- Performing arts
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Students needing specialised support get small-group or individual tailored programmes, inside or outside class. Gifted students join a separate enrichment and extension programme.
- Educational Support Services
- Enrichment & Extension Program
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Bus service
School-operated buses run 13 daily and 2 weekly routes across greater Sydney, with a fixed cost per term. Subsidised public and private services are also listed.
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding is offered at the Parramatta campus for Years 7 to 12 and at Tudor House for Years 3 to 6. Boarding is not listed for the Prep School.
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Uniform
The uniform is the oldest military uniform still worn in Australia and symbolises living under authority and serving others.
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Governance and ownership
The school describes itself as an independent Christian community whose mission centres on character, service and good leadership.
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Academics
Curriculum
Uses the IB Primary Years Programme to deliver the NESA curriculum, with six inquiry units linking science, history, geography, arts, Mandarin and PE.
- IB PYP
- NESA curriculum
- Units of Inquiry
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Through inquiry learning, boys build social, communication, thinking, research and self-management skills.
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Mental wellbeing
Runs student wellbeing, engagement and pastoral care programmes, built on a Christian foundation that stresses moral values and personal faith.
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Parent experience
History
Founded in 1831, it is Australia's oldest independent school, located on 320 acres of parkland in Sydney.
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Community
A Christian congregation open to school families and the wider community meets on Sundays during term in the historic chapel.
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Facilities
Facilities overview
Includes the historic Gowan Brae mansion, the Dalleywater inquiry centre, a performance hall and music centre, and technology-rich, spacious classrooms.
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Sports facilities
Offers playing fields, tennis and basketball courts, a 25m pool, cricket nets, an outdoor education area, bushland bike trails and a community pavilion.
- Playing fields
- Tennis courts
- Basketball courts
- 25m swimming pool
- Cricket nets
- Outdoor education area
- Bushland bike trails
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Academic facilities
Has the Dalleywater inquiry centre with library, specialist rooms for STEM, languages, visual arts and woodwork, and a music centre for lessons and rehearsals.
- Dalleywater Centre library
- STEM learning area
- Music Centre
- Visual Arts and Woodwork rooms
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Gifted students may take part in problem-solving tasks and external competitions such as the da Vinci Decathlon, Maths Challenge and Maths Olympiad.
- da Vinci Decathlon
- Maths Challenge
- Maths Olympiad
- Write a Book in a Day
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Arts and creative
Music, visual arts and woodwork are part of the regular programme, many taught by subject specialists.
- Music
- Visual Arts
- Woodwork
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Languages
Language provision
Mandarin is taught as part of the programme, with dedicated learning areas for languages other than English.
- Mandarin
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Admissions
Admissions
Applicants register online, then attend a family interview held 9 to 18 months before start. Prep applicants also have a readiness assessment, followed by an offer and acceptance.
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Waitlist
The school does not run a chronological waiting list, so early registration is advised.
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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