Al Zahra College is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Arncliffe, Australia. Founded in 1998. It serves 773 students for students aged 3–18. Annual tuition ranges from $378 to $3,100 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Scholarships available for entry in Years 5–11. Full and partial scholarships for tuition fees (other fees apply). Five types: Academic (merit-based, outstanding achievement in state/national testing and school reports); Sporting; Indigenous; Quranic (outstanding memorisation and recitation of one section/volume); and Orphans. Application form downloadable from the college.
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About
Al Zahra College is a private, coeducational day school in Arncliffe, New South Wales, Australia, authorized as an IB World School since 2011. The school offers all three IB programmes—Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma—with English as the language of instruction. The college provides a comprehensive international education spanning early childhood through secondary education.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) from ages 3 to 18 within an Islamic educational framework; emphasis on holistic development encompassing intellectual, spiritual, emotional and physical growth; co-educational independent school in southern Sydney with scholarships including Quranic and Indigenous categories.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | AUD 2,671~$ 1,734 |
| Year 2 | AUD 2,684~$ 1,743 |
| Year 3 | AUD 2,684~$ 1,743 |
| Year 4 | AUD 2,684~$ 1,743 |
| Year 5 | AUD 2,696~$ 1,751 |
| Year 6 | AUD 2,741~$ 1,780 |
| Year 7 | AUD 3,100~$ 2,013 |
| Year 8 | AUD 3,100~$ 2,013 |
| Year 9 | AUD 3,144~$ 2,042 |
| Year 10 | AUD 3,144~$ 2,042 |
| Year 11 | AUD 3,780~$ 2,455 |
| Year 12 | AUD 3,780~$ 2,455 |
| Kindergarten | AUD 2,671~$ 1,734 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: A$600 - 4,920. Application fee: $378.
Admissions Process
- 1Contact the school at [email protected] or phone +61 2 9599 0161 for information. 2. Arrange a visit to the campus. 3. Complete the enrolment process for the relevant year group and IB programme.
Admissions Details
The college reserves the right to postpone admission if a class is full; applicants are placed on a waiting list and accepted in order of application date, subject to stated priorities: children of governing body, children of staff, siblings, then all other applicants.
Student Life
Midford School Uniforms. Girls wear blouses with cardigan, blazer and hijab (Kindy–Year 12, hijab styling varies by year); boys wear shirts, jumper and blazer with trousers. Years 7–12 add extendable-waist trousers and a belt. Accessories include scarves, backpacks, hats and sports caps.
Wellbeing & Safety
Holistic development supporting intellectual growth, spiritual wellbeing, emotional resilience and physical health within the IB learner profile.
Student Demographics
School Background
private
Islamic