Sydney Grammar School
International School in Sydney
Quick answer
Sydney Grammar School, founded by Act of Parliament in 1854, is a non-denominational independent boys' school operating across three Sydney campuses—College Street (Years 7 to 12, 1,100 boys), Edgecliff Preparatory and St Ives Preparatory. The school delivers the HSC curriculum to around 1,800 students aged 5 to 18 from 25 nationalities. Accredited by NESA and a member of HMC, with tuition $34,000-$38,000 per year.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Australian, HSC leaving qualifications include NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC).
- Tuition: $34,000–$38,000/yr published in AUD, US$ equivalent.
- 25 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: 5-18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: NESA, HMC verified.
1,900
25
Waitlist likely
1854
male
NESA, HMC
NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC)
About Sydney Grammar School
Founded by an Act of Parliament in 1854 and one of Australia's oldest and most academically selective schools. NSW HSC curriculum with consistently top results in the state.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —School states it does NOT offer dedicated EAL/ESL support
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $34,000 – $38,000 |
| Fee year | 2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $37,430(+4%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $38,930 |
| Cost position in Sydney | 100th percentile(premium tier) |
Australian, HSC
NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC)
French, German, Latin
unknown
No
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Darlinghurst, Surry Hills, Paddington, CBD
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Student Diversity
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