Cranbrook School is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 2011. It serves 918 students for students aged 11–18. Annual tuition ranges from $20,193 to $24,205 USD.
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Scholarships provide a pathway for gifted and talented individuals to access world-class academic programmes, outstanding teaching, and extensive co-curricular and sporting opportunities. Awards are based on results from the Cranbrook School Scholarship Examination, supporting materials, and an interview. Scholarships are only available to Australian citizens.
Means-tested bursaries are available. Contact the school admissions office for details.
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About
Cranbrook School is a private IB World School in Sydney, Australia, offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. Authorized by the International Baccalaureate since 2009, the school provides both day and boarding facilities with English as the language of instruction and serves students across multiple age groups.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Cranbrook is an IB Continuum School offering the full PYP, MYP and DP sequence alongside the NSW curriculum, in an Anglican tradition since 1918 on Sydney Harbour. It runs a dedicated Gifted and High Potential Programme through the Honours Curriculum for Years 7–10, with acceleration, enrichment and access to external competitions. The Murray Rose Aquatic and Fitness Centre, Packer Theatre and a 14-house pastoral system underpin its sport, performing arts and wellbeing offering.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Years 1-2 (Domestic) | GBP 24,182~$ 30,610 |
| Years 3-4 (Domestic) | GBP 26,769~$ 33,885 |
| Years 5-6 (Domestic) | GBP 27,671~$ 35,027 |
| Years 7-10 (Domestic) | GBP 32,306~$ 40,894 |
| Years 11-12 (Domestic) | GBP 33,581~$ 42,508 |
| Kindergarten (Domestic) | GBP 22,737~$ 28,781 |
| Years 1-2 (International) | GBP 29,395~$ 37,209 |
| Years 3-4 (International) | GBP 31,981~$ 40,482 |
| Years 5-6 (International) | GBP 32,884~$ 41,625 |
| Years 7-10 (International) | GBP 39,421~$ 49,900 |
| Years 11-12 (International) | GBP 40,696~$ 51,514 |
| Kindergarten (International) | GBP 27,949~$ 35,378 |
| Pre-School (2 days, Schedule A) | GBP 5,386~$ 6,818 |
| Pre-School (3 days, Schedule A) | GBP 8,188~$ 10,365 |
| Pre-School (5 days, Schedule A) | GBP 15,163~$ 19,194 |
| Boarding Years 7-12 (additional) | GBP 29,825~$ 37,753 |
| Boarding (Full Year) | $24,205 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: £5,300 per term (Years 9-11), £6,353 per term (Years 12-13). Application fee: $282.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit an online application by creating an account. Entry points are Pre-School, Kindergarten, Year 3, Year 7 and Year 11; other grades considered only if vacancies exist. Step 2: Attend an Open Day to visit the school and meet key staff. Step 3: Complete admissions activities — Pre-School and Kindergarten involve an observation session up to 12 months before commencement; Year 3 and Year 7 require an academic assessment up to 2.5 years before commencement; Year 11 involves assessments and interviews up to 12 months before entry. Step 4: Parents and/or applicants may be invited to an interview (not all candidates are invited). Step 5: Applications are reviewed and enrolment decisions made; applicants are notified in writing of an offer or unsuccessful outcome. Step 6: Secure the place by paying enrolment documentation and the non-refundable enrolment fee or Pre-School deposit. Step 7: Receive notification of Orientation Days and starting information in the term prior to commencement.
Admissions Details
Boarding Life
Boarders are accommodated in Street House and Rawson House, described as secure and modern. Boarding Heads of Houses live on site with their families and are supported by three resident staff. The two houses together accommodate approximately 75 students from Year 7 to Year 12.
Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding (Monday to Friday)
School Day
Core school hours are 8:15am to 3:20pm, with before- and after-school activities available.
Student Life
Cranbrook has 14 Houses, each with a House Mentor group of approximately twenty students. Houses are vertically structured to foster interaction, buddying and inter-house activities and competitions, providing individualised care and inter-age mentoring. Every teacher and staff member belongs to a house.
A formal Cranbrook uniform is required for Years 3–12, comprising charcoal grey trousers, shorts or skirt, a Cranbrook blazer for formal occasions, a Cranbrook tie, and plain black leather shoes. Shirts are light blue for Kindergarten–Year 10 and white for Years 11–12, worn with navy socks with a white and red stripe. Sportswear must not be worn with the academic uniform, and hair and makeup guidelines apply.
The Cranbrook Tuck Shop is open every school day and is run by Chartwells. Junior School lunches are ordered and delivered to classrooms. In the Senior School, the Hive is open at breakfast, recess and lunch, serving pasta, salads, soup, sushi, gourmet sandwiches, wraps, baguettes and burgers.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The Student Wellbeing Framework supports physical, mental and emotional health through the House system, fortnightly wellbeing programmes and pastoral mentoring. The Cranbrook Student Wellbeing Programme runs fortnightly, promoting connection between students and their House Mentors on issues facing young people, with an emphasis on diversity, perspective and empathy. School counsellors work closely with Heads of Houses and tutors as part of a whole-school approach to individual wellbeing.
The school's policies include a Child Protection Policy and a Child Safety Commitment Statement.
Student Demographics
School Background
private
Christian