Kambala

794 New South Head Road, Rose Bay, NSW 2029, Australia. Rose Bay is an eastern Sydney suburb. Kambala is well connected by frequent bus and train services, including bus routes 324 and 325 from the City and 386 from Bondi Junction, and a subsidised private bus network for Eastern Beaches and inner-city routes. The school is about 7 km from Sydney CBD and 4 km from Bondi Beach.

Hampshire House (Early Learning School) provides early learning from 6 months; Junior School covers Year P–6; Senior School covers Year 7–12. Boarding is available.

Girls' school with boarding facilities.

Australia

Anglican

Public bus routes 324 and 325 from the City; 386 from Bondi Junction. Kambala operates two subsidised private bus routes: Eastern Beaches (Little Bay, Malabar, Maroubra, South Coogee, Coogee, Clovelly, Waverley, Bronte and Bondi Beach to Kambala and back each day) and Inner City (Alexandria, Woollahra, Paddington, Woollahra, Bellevue Hill to Kambala and back each day). Each service runs five days per week and fees are charged to the student's account; younger siblings (<5 years) may ride if accompanied by an older student.

Kambala offers a Years 7–12 curriculum with two senior pathways: the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC). The IB Diploma Programme is an authorised IB World School since 2010. Years 7–8 provide a broad core (English, History, Mathematics, Science, Music, PDHPE, Religious Education, Technology, Visual Arts) and two languages (French, Latin, Mandarin) with Year 8 adding Geography and the Altius program to develop higher‑order thinking. In Years 9–10 students study core subjects with extensive elective options; in Year 9 there is an option to enrol in the NSW School of Languages to study an additional language. Years 11–12 offer joint IB and HSC pathways; the IB Diploma Programme emphasises independent, university‑style learning and global thinking, while the HSC provides an extensive range of subjects (IB and HSC details are provided in the respective course descriptions). The Curriculum in detail includes Year‑specific subject offerings across English, Mathematics, Science, History/Geography, Languages, Health/Movement, Design and Technology, Visual Arts, Drama and Music; Altius (Year 8) focuses on Critical, Creative, Collaborative and Design Thinking; the IB Group for Years 11/12 covers Core components (Extended Essay, Creativity, Activity and Service, Theory of Knowledge) and Groups 1–6 (e.g., English, Mandarin or French, Global Politics/Economics/Psychology/History, Physics/Chemistry/Biology, Mathematics, Art/Music).

In 2022, 1,003 students (Prep to Year 12) were enrolled and there were 103 teaching staff (full‑time equivalents); the resulting student‑teacher ratio was approximately 9.7:1.

In 2022, 87 Year 12 students completed the HSC; 10 were on the HSC All‑Rounders list and three were on the Top Achievers list; 78 students achieved at least one Band 6 in their subjects. In 2022, 16 students completed the IB Diploma Programme; the IB cohort averaged 37 points (ATAR equivalent about 94.56), and three students achieved the maximum 45 points. The school's 2022 performance was highlighted by a Sydney Morning Herald ranking that placed Kambala 14th in NSW for overall performance; several IB graduates also achieved high ATAR equivalents. In terms of post‑school destinations, 2022 offers were accepted at NSW/ACT/Queensland/Victoria universities, with international offers from universities such as the University of Pennsylvania and Cornell; UK offers included Cambridge, Oxford and Durham, among others, and there were overseas offers for a number of students.

The 2022 cohort accepted offers to universities in NSW, ACT, Queensland and Victoria, as well as international institutions. Domestic offers included the University of Sydney (37), the University of Technology Sydney (19), the University of New South Wales (18) and the Australian National University (8); there were also offers from overseas universities (e.g., Cambridge, Oxford, Durham, and University of Melbourne), with additional mentions of Ivy League institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania and Cornell in the United States. Overseas destinations included seven offers to international universities. These outcomes reflect Kambala's post‑school pathway support and the breadth of options pursued by graduates.

Junior School teachers are committed to differentiated practice and hold qualifications linked to the Certificate of Gifted Education from the University of NSW. The school also runs Future Problem Solving (FPS) as an enrichment program to challenge exceptional students and develop advanced thinking skills.

One of Kambala's great strengths is the focus on personal character development and resilience, guiding girls to become confident local and global citizens. The wellbeing and pastoral care program places wellbeing as a central priority in learning and development, ensuring a safe and supportive environment with opportunities across academics, social life and personal growth. In the Junior School, wellbeing events foster community and belonging, while in the Senior School the program recognises developmental needs across Middle Years (7–9) and Senior Years (10–12), including mentoring and guidance for pathways. The program is guided by CASEL's model for Social and Emotional Learning, Outdoor Education Australia, and Kambala's Philosophy for Dispositional Learning. It centres on competencies such as self-management, relationship skills, and responsible decision making. The URSTRONG program in the Junior School supports students in finding and developing their voice and strengthening social-emotional wellbeing.

The School has detailed policies and procedures for managing students with disabilities and complex and diverse needs, referencing the Learning Enrichment Policy and Procedures. A broad pastoral and academic support network spans teachers, mentors, heads of year, counsellors and directors, with access to School Psychologists as part of wellbeing support. The policy recognises the total care of students, including physical, social, emotional and psychological wellbeing. Students have access to counselling services and the Counselling Services Policy, providing guidance and intervention as needed. A Peer Support Program supports mentoring across Senior and Junior schools.

The wellbeing program centers on nurturing mental wellbeing and social-emotional growth, complementing the Australian Curriculum to maximise holistic learning. It is guided by CASEL's SEL model, Outdoor Education Australia, and Kambala's Philosophy for Dispositional Learning. The program defines competencies in self-management, relationship skills, and responsible decision making to support 21st-century learning. In the Junior School, wellbeing events promote community and belonging, while in the Middle Years social-emotional growth is foundational to academic success and in the Senior Years mentoring supports independent pathways. The program aims to build resilience, confidence and a sense of safety and belonging across all year levels.

Kambala has Child Protection Policies and a Safe and Supportive Environment Policy to ensure student safety and wellbeing. The School provides access to counselling through a Counselling Services Policy and School Psychologists, with support aligned to the Counselling and Psychological Services Policy. There are Student Duty of Care policies and an ICT acceptable use policy to guide safe behaviour and ICT use. Policies for Students with Disabilities and Special Needs are implemented through Learning Enrichment policies and procedures. A Peer Support Program exists to provide mentoring, and staff across teaching and pastoral care are responsible for safeguarding, with ongoing training and a coordinated approach to pastoral care.

Step 1: Apply or enquire. The main entry points are Preparation, Year 5, Year 7, and Year 10 for the IB. An online application form is required for each student, with a non-refundable application fee of AUD 300. Applications for waitlisting can proceed without a tour or visit. Priority is given to daughters or granddaughters of Kambala Old Girls, to those with sisters attending, and to Boarders, subject to availability.

Step 2: Attending an interview. Two years prior to commencement you and your daughter will be invited to attend an interview with a senior staff member. Interviews with a member of the Leadership Team are also held for applications for non-intake years as places become available.

Step 3: Confirming a place. A written offer is generally issued after the interview has been reviewed and a formal response is required within four weeks. Offers are typically made two years before the intended enrolment year. If a place is accepted, a non-refundable entrance fee of AUD 6,000 is payable to secure the place.

Step 4: Onboarding. Onboarding information is issued 12 months prior to commencement and may include orientation, class placement testing and year-group events to bring the community together.

Scholarships generally open in October with testing in February, and successful applicants are advised by April for commencement the following year. Applications are welcomed from girls currently enrolled at Kambala or attending other schools. Means-tested scholarships require supporting financial documents. Candidates may apply for one or multiple scholarships, provided they meet the entry requirements. Applications are now closed for all 2027 scholarships. Scholarships on offer include: Year 5 entry Open Academic Scholarship (External and current Kambala students) covering full or partial tuition for the final two years of primary and the next six years of secondary; Year 7 entry Open Academic Scholarship (External and current Kambala students) covering six years of secondary; Kambala Council Academic Scholarship (means-tested, external students) covering full or partial tuition for six years, with financial documentation and a written submission to the Principal (no scholarship examination required); Year 10 entry International Baccalaureate Scholarship (External students only) covering 50% of tuition and requiring commitment to the IB; Year 11 entry Hawke Scholarship (External and current Kambala students) for daughters or granddaughters of Kambala Old Girls, covering half tuition for the final two years; International Baccalaureate Scholarship (External students) covering 50% of tuition and requiring commitment to the IB. 2027 Scholarships are closed.

waitlisting is available; applications for waitlisting can proceed without a tour or visit. Places are offered two years before the intended commencement year. Priority is given to daughters or granddaughters of Kambala Old Girls, to those with sisters attending and to Boarders, subject to availability.