About
Private boys' secondary school in Parramatta, Sydney, on 320 acres of parkland. Follows the NSW (NESA) curriculum for Years 7-12, offers the IB Diploma Programme in Years 11-12, and is committed to Christian character and values.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Australian · IB Diploma
Language
English
Type
Local school, international programme
- Founded
- 1831
- Gender
- Boys
- Religion
- christian
- Selectivity
- Open entry
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
School year to be confirmed
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AUD 300
- Enrolment fee
- AUD 300
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying.
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 DP (Diploma)
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
- Sport
- Service
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Library
- Makerspace
- Boarding
- Theatre
After-school activities
- Reading Club
- Writing Club
- MakerPlace
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Location
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