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Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Redlands is a coeducational day school in Australia for ages 3 to 18. The curriculum combines the Australian Curriculum with International Baccalaureate Diploma, giving families a flexible pathway from Preschool through Year 12. The IB Diploma has been offered since 1988, making Redlands the longest‑running IB school in New South Wales. In Years 11–12 students choose six subjects with Higher Level and Standard Level options, and the school also offers a Bi‑lingual Diploma. The HSC pathway provides a broad mix of 1‑ and 2‑unit subjects across Standard, Advanced and Extension levels, with Preliminary courses beginning in Year 11 and internal assessments contributing toward HSC marks. The Redlands Learning Platform supports higher‑order thinking, deep learning, social‑emotional development and independent study, drawing on Harvard University research. The school originated in 1884, moved to its site in 1899, and operates across three campuses with a Master Plan to unite Junior to Senior education.
Redlands has 1,765 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
272 Military Road, Cremorne NSW 2090. Cremorne on Sydney's Lower North Shore. Redlands is located close to major transport infrastructure.
Stages
Preschool; Junior School (Kindergarten – Year 2); Junior School (Years 3-6); Secondary School
Type
Independent, coeducational day school
Pupil Nationality Mix
Students from over 30 nationalities
Country affiliation
Australia
Religious affiliation
Anglican
School day structure
Reception (Military Road) 8.00am–5.00pm; Redlands House Preschool 8.45am–2.30pm; Transition 8.20am–2.30pm; Kindergarten 8.20am–2.45pm; Year 1 8.20am–3.05pm; Year 2 8.20am–3.05pm; Junior School 8.20am–3.20pm; Secondary School 8.20am–3.20pm. Supervision on all campuses from 8.00am; After School Care from Preschool–Year 6 until 6.00pm.
Bus service
Transport NSW Bus Services: government-subsidised transport for eligible students living more than 2km from the school (School Special or Public Bus Services); Redlands Private Bus Services: paid services to Pittwater, Inner West and Eastern Suburbs with timetables for Eastern Suburbs, Inner West and Pittwater.
Fees
Annual tuition at Redlands ranges from AUD 330 to AUD 50,425 for 2026/27.
Application and enrolment fees - Application Fee: AUD 330 (non-refundable). - Enrolment Fee: AUD 4,000 for the first child; AUD 2,000 for the second or any subsequent child from the same family (non-refundable; payable on acceptance to confirm the place).
Tuition fees by year (annual and per term for 2026) Note: the figures below are the published annual tuition fees for 2026. The per-term figure shown beside each annual fee is the annual fee divided by four (for budgeting and termly payment-plan comparison), recognising the School invoices annual tuition at the start of Term 1 and offers termly payment plans via the School's payment platform.
- Redlands House — Junior (2 day program): AUD 12,960 per year; AUD 3,240 per term. - Redlands House — Senior (3 day program): AUD 19,440 per year; AUD 4,860 per term. - Redlands House — Senior (5 day program): AUD 32,400 per year; AUD 8,100 per term. - PreKindergarten: AUD 32,400 per year; AUD 8,100 per term.
Junior School - Kindergarten: AUD 28,800 per year; AUD 7,200 per term. Resource & Activity Fee: AUD 275 per year. - Year 1: AUD 29,900 per year; AUD 7,475 per term. Resource & Activity Fee: AUD 275 per year. - Year 2: AUD 29,900 per year; AUD 7,475 per term. Resource & Activity Fee: AUD 275 per year. - Year 3: AUD 34,900 per year; AUD 8,725 per term. Resource & Activity Fee: AUD 525 per year. - Year 4: AUD 37,000 per year; AUD 9,250 per term. Resource & Activity Fee: AUD 525 per year. - Year 5: AUD 37,000 per year; AUD 9,250 per term. Resource & Activity Fee: AUD 525 per year. Technology Charge (Year 5): AUD 425 per year. - Year 6: AUD 37,000 per year; AUD 9,250 per term. Resource & Activity Fee: AUD 525 per year.
Secondary School - Year 7: AUD 43,800 per year; AUD 10,950 per term. Resource & Activity Fee: AUD 525 per year. Technology Charge (Year 7): AUD 675 per year. - Year 8: AUD 43,800 per year; AUD 10,950 per term. Resource & Activity Fee: AUD 525 per year. - Year 9: AUD 47,100 per year; AUD 11,775 per term. Resource & Activity Fee: AUD 450 per year. - Year 10: AUD 47,100 per year; AUD 11,775 per term. Resource & Activity Fee: AUD 525 per year. - Year 11: AUD 47,100 per year; AUD 11,775 per term. Resource & Activity Fee: AUD 375 per year. - Year 12: AUD 47,100 per year; AUD 11,775 per term. Resource & Activity Fee: AUD 375 per year.
(All core tuition, resource and technology figures from the School's published 2026 Schedule of Fees.)
How resource, technology and extra charges are billed - The consolidated Resource and Activity Fee is charged per year and invoiced in two equal instalments on the Term 1 and Term 3 invoices. - The Technology Charge for the transition to school-managed devices is included on Term 1 invoices for the year groups specified (Year 5 and Year 7 in 2026) and will be expanded to additional year groups over time. - Extra-subject and co-curricular charges are billed separately (typically half-yearly) and special experiential programs (multi-day residential programs and optional tours) are billed in full in the term in which they occur.
Program-specific/boarding-style charges (where applicable) - Year 9 Moonbah Residential Program (9-week residential at the High Country Campus): AUD 6,500 (billed in full in the term of attendance; includes boarding and catering for that program). - Year 10 Arnhem Land Immersion Program: AUD 2,850 (billed in full in Term 2). - Year 10 Winter School (optional ten-week residential program at the High Country Campus): AUD 17,500 (billed in full in Term 3). - International Baccalaureate (IB) Elective Fee (Years 11 and 12 IB students): AUD 2,950 per year, billed in Term 1 (no refunds for withdrawal from the IB once paid). - The School does not operate a permanent full-time boarding programme on the Cremorne campus; residential charges above relate to specific School residential programs.
Other common additional costs (examples and typical charges) - Music private tuition: AUD 1,150 per year; group tuition AUD 695 per year; instrument hire AUD 310 per year. - Drama/theatre private tuition: AUD 1,150 per year; group tuition AUD 695 per year. - Dance private lessons (30 min): AUD 1,440 per year; group lessons (45–60 min) range between AUD 400–535 per semester depending on format. - Visual Arts: AUD 1,024 per year (subject-specific resource charge). - Junior School extra-curricular (e.g. Chess, VEX Robotics): around AUD 200 per semester. - Outside School Hours Care (OOSH) After School Care (2:30–6:00pm): AUD 49 per day; Vacation Care (8:00–18:00): AUD 74 per day.
Discounts and sibling concessions - Early payment discount: a 2.5% discount on core tuition is available when annual tuition fees are paid in full on or before 16 January 2026. - Sibling discounts on core tuition (in descending age order): 2nd child 2.5% discount; 3rd child 5.0%; 4th child 50%; 5th child 70%. Sibling discounts apply only while siblings are concurrently enrolled and only to core tuition.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition is published for each year. Annual tuition is invoiced at the beginning of Term 1; families may pay in full or use a payment plan (weekly, fortnightly, monthly or termly) managed through the School's integrated payment platform. Other charges are billed on a termly basis with automatic payment via the School's payment platform and the School publishes automatic payment dates and due dates in its fee information. - Withdrawal and notice: for students leaving during or at the end of Terms 1, 2 or 3, one full term's written notice to the Principal is required; failure to give the required notice results in a full term's fees and charges being payable. For a departure during or at the end of Term 4, two full terms' written notice is required; failure to provide that notice results in a full term's fees and charges being payable.
Refunds and non-refundable items - The Application Fee and the Enrolment Fee are non-refundable. - The IB Elective Fee is non-refundable once paid and withdrawal from the IB programme does not attract a refund of that surcharge. - Failure to provide the required notice of withdrawal will result in a term's fees being payable in lieu of that notice. - For Full Fee Paying Overseas Students (FFPOS), a Term's Tuition Fee in advance is required on acceptance and is held to meet the student's final term; the NSW Year 12 levy for FFPOS Year 12 candidates is billed separately (added to the Term 3 statement).
Accepted payment methods and surcharges - All families are required to register with VCPay (the Veracross integrated payment platform) for management and payment of tuition and other charges. Payments via a linked bank account incur no additional charge. A surcharge is applied when paying by credit or debit card; the surcharge is applied at the time of payment through the payment platform. The School's fee documentation sets out automatic payment dates and the available payment frequencies.
Notes on policy items that affect fees - Goods and Services Tax (GST): most school educational services are GST-exempt; if the School becomes liable to GST it reserves the right to recover any additional amount payable. - The School's Board reserves the right to adjust pre-published fees in response to changes in government education funding.
(Information presented above follows the School's published Fee Schedule and associated fee documents for 2026.)
Academics
Redlands teaches Australian Curriculum, IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Redlands provides Preschool to Year 12 with HSC and IB pathways in the Secondary School. The IB Diploma has been offered since 1988, making Redlands the longest-running IB school in New South Wales. The IB Diploma curriculum runs over Years 11-12 with six subjects, Higher Level and Standard Level options, and a Bi-lingual Diploma. The HSC pathway offers a wide range of 1- and 2-unit subjects across Standard, Advanced and Extension levels, with Preliminary courses beginning in Year 11 and internal assessments contributing toward HSC marks. HSC syllabuses are informed by values including Excellence, Respect and Responsibility, Equity and Justice, Inclusivity, and Environmental Sustainability. The Redlands Learning Platform is based on Harvard University research and promotes higher-order thinking, deep learning, social-emotional learning, and independent learning.
Exam Results
2025 HSC & IB results: 158 students sat the examinations. 11 achieved ATAR 99+, 22 achieved ATAR 98+, 42 achieved ATAR 95+, 82 achieved ATAR 90+, and 126 achieved ATAR 80+. Top performers include Liam Petersen (IB) with 99.95; Jesse Forrest 99.75; Emma Wong 99.75; Sophie Yu 99.7; Robert Coleman 99.4.
Higher Education Progression
Around 20 percent of Redlands students apply to study at prestigious universities in the US, Britain, Europe and Asia; notable destinations include Oxford and Cambridge in the UK, Stanford and Yale in the US, and the Juilliard School.
Gifted and Talented
Redlands participates in the UNSW GERRIC Gifted Students Program, with 23 Redlands students in Year 8-10 participating in January 2024.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school focuses on social and emotional learning by teaching and modelling self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, respectful relationships and responsible decision making. A safe, cooperative environment is provided for all students, with emphasis on belonging, safety, culturally responsive learning, and positive relationships. A specialist Redlands Wellbeing team collaborates with staff to develop a continuum of positive behaviour programs and to strengthen Social & Emotional Learning practices. The program includes Circle Time activities, Friendship Clubs at lunchtime, and restorative practices as needed. Students are supported to become responsible, resilient problem-solvers and global citizens.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
All classes are held in English, and students with limited English skills undertake an independent language assessment to assess readiness for enrolment with AEAS or IELTS. Some students may be required to attend an Intensive English Language Course with an external provider such as Elite College of English prior to application. Redlands requires at least Upper Intermediate Standard English for Secondary School.
Mental Wellbeing
The Wellbeing program focuses on the holistic social and emotional development of students. A safe, cooperative environment is central to daily life at Redlands, with staff collaborating to teach and model self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, respectful relationships and responsible decision making. The specialist Wellbeing team works with staff to implement a continuum of positive behaviour programs and to strengthen Social & Emotional Learning across daily routines, Circle Time and lunchtime activities. The aim is to help students become responsible, resilient problem-solvers and global citizens.
Safeguarding
Dedicated safeguarding specialists support students, staff and the wider school community on safeguarding matters and can be contacted at safeguarding@redlands.nsw.edu.au. The Redlands Board and Executive Team endorse and champion safeguarding.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Step 1: Request the School Prospectus by following the 'Request School Prospectus' button. The prospectus is available in print or email and provides information about the school's academic approach, facilities and care for students. It helps families understand Redlands before applying. 2. Step 2: Discover more about Redlands by booking online into a small group tour or Open Morning. The Open Morning includes an information session and student-led tours of the Junior School and Senior Campus, with times such as 9:15am–9:50am for Junior Campus information sessions and additional tours and welcome sessions for the Senior Campus. 3. Step 3: Please complete the online Application Form. Applications submitted online will be placed on the waitlist, the registration fee is non-refundable, and enrolment registrations are considered on an individual merit. 4. Step 4: Invitations to interview are issued approximately 12–18 months before the scheduled start date, in order of priority status followed by date of receipt. 5. Step 5: Offers are emailed to Parents/Carers. 6. Step 6: Acceptance of Offer, enrolment paperwork and the relevant payment are submitted online to secure the place. The Enrolment Fee is $4,000 ($2,000 for siblings) and is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Scholarships
Redlands Scholarships are awarded to students who will contribute to the life of the School, with a strong preference for applicants who designate Redlands as their first choice when applying via ACER. Types include Academic Scholarships and Merit/All-Rounder Scholarships for entry to Year 7 and Year 11, Coralie Amos OAM Means-tested Scholarship for Year 7, Music Scholarships for Year 7, and Dance Scholarships for Year 7. All scholarship categories require ACER CSTP testing and a School interview, and may be full or partial tuition remission. Scholarships do not cover textbooks, uniforms, private tuition, or other incidental fees. There are specific timelines, application fees, and conditions, including holding fees upon acceptance and annual review of scholarship status. Closing dates and detailed timelines are published for each scholarship cycle, and the Principal makes final decisions on all awards.
Waitlist
Applications received will be put on the waitlist.
FAQs
What age range does Redlands serve?
Redlands serves students from age 3 in Preschool through to Year 12. It is an independent co-educational day school in Cremorne on Sydney's Lower North Shore.
What curriculum pathways are offered?
The HSC and IB Diploma are both available. Redlands has offered the IB since 1988, making it the longest-running IB school in NSW. A Bi-lingual Diploma option is also offered.
What are the academic results?
In 2025, 11 students achieved ATAR 99+, 42 achieved 95+, and 82 achieved 90+. The top IB student scored 99.95. Around 20% of students apply to prestigious overseas universities.
What are the tuition fees?
Application is AUD 330 with a AUD 4,000 enrolment fee (AUD 2,000 for siblings). Tuition ranges from preschool to AUD 50,425 for senior IB students.
What languages are taught?
French, Spanish, Latin, Mandarin, and Japanese are offered. All classes are taught in English, with language proficiency assessments required for international students.
What wellbeing support is provided?
A specialist Wellbeing team develops social and emotional learning programmes. Dedicated safeguarding specialists support students, staff, and the wider community.
What is the Redlands Dance Academy?
The academy offers a full ballet and dance programme. Current students train at institutions such as The Australian Ballet School Interstate Training Programme.
How diverse is the student body?
Students come from over 30 nationalities, creating a multicultural school community of 1,765 students across three campuses in Cremorne.
What is the house system?
Four houses: Cowper, McDouall, Roseby, and Dumolo. The house system supports competition, community, and pastoral care across the school.
How do I apply?
Request the prospectus, attend a tour, submit an online application with the AUD 330 fee. Applications are placed on a waitlist. Interviews and assessments follow.
Are scholarships available?
Scholarships are awarded to students who will contribute to school life, with a preference for applicants who nominate Redlands as their first choice through ACER.
What is the school's history?
The school opened in 1884 as the College for Girls in Milsons Point and moved to Military Road in 1899. Boys were admitted in 1981, and the school became fully co-educational in 1991.
