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Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Australian Curriculum
Taught languages Mandarin, French, Latin
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
St Paul's Grammar School is an independent Christian Pre‑Kindergarten to Year 12 school in the Penrith region of New South Wales, Australia. Established in 1983, it welcomes students aged 4 to 18 and offers an International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside the NSW Education Standards Authority curriculum, with a dual credential pathway in the senior years for the IB Diploma Programme or NSW HSC. Pre‑Kindergarten is modelled on the PYP; the Junior School delivers the PYP, with Mandarin, specialist music and physical education taught across primary years, and a Year 6 Exhibition that culminates learning. The 70‑acre campus features cultivated native gardens and bushland. Facilities include the Innovation Learning Centre for STEM and science, TAS rooms for metalwork, timber, textiles and a full kitchen, and the Arts Quarter for music, digital media and dance. Language studies include French, Chinese and Latin, while co‑curriculars include Debating, Chess and Performing Arts.
The school is located at 52 Taylor Road, Cranebrook, NSW 2749, Australia. It sits on a 70-acre campus set among cultivated native gardens and bushland. The school serves the Penrith area and was established in 1983 as a Christian Grammar School.
Direct bus services to St Paul's Grammar School are provided by Busways and CDC NSW. Students may be eligible for free or subsidised travel under the School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS). Private bus travel is available via three routes through StudentRide and Vic's Maxi Transport.
Fees
Annual tuition at St Paul's Grammar School ranges from AUD 8,604 to AUD 28,494 for 2026/27.
Application and Enrolment Fees
- Application Fee: AUD 170 per student. This fee must accompany each new student application and is non‑refundable (inclusive of GST). - Enrolment Fee: AUD 1,000 per student. The enrolment fee confirms acceptance of a place and is non‑refundable.
Tuition fees and compulsory levies (amounts shown as AUD)
The following lists Tuition (per annum) and compulsory levies; the Instalment figure shown is the standard per‑term billing amount unless otherwise noted.
- Pre‑K (2 days): Tuition AUD 8,164; Service Levy AUD 440; Camp Levy Nil; Technology Levy Nil; Maintenance Levy Nil; Instalment (per term) AUD 2,151. - Pre‑K (3 days): Tuition AUD 11,476; Service Levy AUD 440; Camp Levy Nil; Technology Levy Nil; Maintenance Levy Nil; Instalment (per term) AUD 2,979. - Pre‑K (5 days): Tuition AUD 19,632; Service Levy AUD 440; Camp Levy Nil; Technology Levy Nil; Maintenance Levy Nil; Instalment (per term) AUD 5,018. - Kindergarten: Tuition AUD 14,216; Service Levy AUD 680; Camp Levy AUD 100; Technology Levy Nil; Maintenance Levy AUD 840; Instalment (per term) AUD 3,959. - Year 1: Tuition AUD 14,216; Service Levy AUD 680; Camp Levy AUD 100; Technology Levy Nil; Maintenance Levy AUD 840; Instalment (per term) AUD 3,959. - Year 2: Tuition AUD 14,216; Service Levy AUD 680; Camp Levy AUD 100; Technology Levy Nil; Maintenance Levy AUD 840; Instalment (per term) AUD 3,959. - Year 3: Tuition AUD 15,924; Service Levy AUD 880; Camp Levy AUD 520; Technology Levy Nil; Maintenance Levy AUD 840; Instalment (per term) AUD 4,541. - Year 4: Tuition AUD 15,924; Service Levy AUD 980; Camp Levy AUD 520; Technology Levy Nil; Maintenance Levy AUD 840; Instalment (per term) AUD 4,566. - Year 5: Tuition AUD 16,096; Service Levy AUD 880; Camp Levy AUD 580; Technology Levy Nil; Maintenance Levy AUD 840; Instalment (per term) AUD 4,599. - Year 6: Tuition AUD 16,096; Service Levy AUD 740; Camp Levy AUD 1,080; Technology Levy Nil; Maintenance Levy AUD 840; Instalment (per term) AUD 4,689. - Year 7: Tuition AUD 21,344; Service Levy AUD 1,000; Camp Levy AUD 680; Technology Levy AUD 1,240; Maintenance Levy AUD 840; Instalment (per term) AUD 6,276. - Year 8: Tuition AUD 22,404; Service Levy AUD 680; Camp Levy AUD 560; Technology Levy AUD 1,240; Maintenance Levy AUD 840; Instalment (per term) AUD 6,431. - Year 9: Tuition AUD 22,812; Service Levy AUD 1,040; Camp Levy AUD 480; Technology Levy AUD 1,240; Maintenance Levy AUD 840; Instalment (per term) AUD 6,603. - Year 10: Tuition AUD 22,812; Service Levy AUD 1,040; Camp Levy AUD 480; Technology Levy AUD 1,240; Maintenance Levy AUD 840; Instalment (per term) AUD 6,603. - Year 11: Tuition AUD 24,364; Service Levy AUD 680; Camp Levy AUD 1,060; Technology Levy AUD 1,240; Maintenance Levy AUD 840; Instalment (per term) AUD 7,046. - Year 12 (invoiced over three terms only): Tuition AUD 24,364; Service Levy AUD 1,100; Camp Levy AUD 950; Technology Levy AUD 1,240; Maintenance Levy AUD 840; Instalment (per term) AUD 9,498.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition fees and levies are payable at the commencement of each school term unless a written instalment Payment Plan is agreed. Year 12 fees are invoiced over three terms. - Single annual payment: one annual payment made by Friday of the first week of Term 1. A 2.5% discount is applied to Net Tuition Fees when paid by the due date; this discount does not apply to Levies or to Pre‑K fees. Discounts are applied after concessions or scholarships. - Periodic Payment Plan (Direct Debit): an annual direct debit plan is offered (payments from February to November on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis) managed via CBA's BPOINT platform; this option does not attract merchant fees or interest. Late or missed instalments may attract a $100 late fee per quarter or other penalties if outside the agreed plan. - Periodic Payments via BPAY: families may nominate an alternate regular payment plan via BPAY but must notify the school of the intended arrangement prior to Term 1. Edstart is available as a third‑party flexible payment provider (may require a credit application and is not managed by the school). - Non‑payment: unpaid fees after the statement due date will incur a $100 late fee. Withdrawal requires written notice to the Principal one full term in advance; if this notice is not given, an additional term's fees are payable in lieu. - Sibling concession: where two or more immediate family members concurrently attend K–Year 12, tuition concessions apply: 15% for the second child, 50% for the third child, and 100% for the fourth and subsequent children. Concessions do not apply to Levies or Pre‑K tuition. Maintenance Levy is capped at two students per family.
Boarding fees
- No boarding program or boarding fees are listed in the Schedule of Fees and Charges.
Other costs and optional charges
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma exam and administration fee: AUD 215 per term. - Private bus travel (StudentRide): zone‑based charges per one‑way trip; seats must be booked and paid for in advance. - Duke of Edinburgh: Gold registration and New Zealand walk estimated at AUD 2,300; Silver and Bronze components are included in relevant Year camp levies where stated; additional fees may apply for participation outside the standard program. - NSW Rural Fire Service Cadet Brigade membership and training contribution: AUD 125 per annum where applicable. - Cocurricular charges (Dance, Drama, Music, Sport academies and other optional activities) are billed separately and require registration/permission; these charges appear on mid‑term fee statements or require upfront payment. Textbooks, uniforms and stationery are purchased separately by families. Additional optional events or elective costs will be advised prior to participation and are payable in full before the activity.
Refund information
- Application fees and Enrolment fees are non‑refundable. Donations to Building and Library Funds are non‑refundable once received. Refunds for goods or services are subject to the school's returns/cancellation terms; where a tax‑deductible receipt is issued for a donation, the payment is not refundable. A cancellation period or other conditions may apply as set out in enrolment documentation.
Fee payment options (methods and providers)
- BPOINT (Commonwealth Bank) direct debit Payment Plan (weekly/fortnightly/monthly via Feb–Nov) is the school's preferred instalment method and attracts no merchant fees or interest under the plan. Periodic payments via BPAY are accepted if arranged in advance. Edstart is available for extended, third‑party flexible payment arrangements (external provider). Annual single payment, direct debit instalments and BPAY are the standard options described. Specific card/bank acceptance details are handled through the payment platforms used for invoicing.
Academics
St Paul's Grammar School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Australian Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.
Curriculum
The school delivers an International Baccalaureate continuum from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. Pre-Kindergarten is modelled on the Primary Years Programme (PYP); the Junior School offers the PYP, and Mandarin Chinese, specialist music, and physical education are taught across the primary years, with the Year 6 Exhibition as a culmination of learning. St Paul's was the first school in New South Wales to be authorised to offer the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes, providing a continuum of IB education. All IB programmes are integrated with the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) curriculum. In the senior years (Year 11–12), students may pursue either the IB Diploma Programme or a NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) pathway.
Exam Results
Senior studies offer IB Diploma and NSW HSC pathways, with IB from Pre-K to Year 10. In the last decade, about 25% of Year 12 students achieved ATARs in the top 10% of the state (90+), and the average ATAR is around 80, with some graduates above 99. In 2022, 33% of Year 12 students achieved ATAR above 90 and 52% above 80. Most students progress to their first-choice universities, including selective institutions such as UCLA, the University of Hong Kong, the London School of Economics, Harvard, and Cambridge.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates progress to universities in Australia and overseas; notable destinations include UCLA, University of Hong Kong, London School of Economics, Harvard, and Cambridge.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Wellbeing is central to St Paul's Grammar School. The Wellbeing Framework seeks to flourish staff and students by focusing on resilience, empathy, and belonging within a Christian community. Flourishing recognises that life includes both joy and sorrow, and invites the school community to lament and celebrate together. Relationships are at the heart of the approach, with students supported to build and maintain connection at every stage. In class, teachers demonstrate unconditional positive regard to help students make wise choices, while staff nurture values and engagement to support relationships, achievement, and a sense of community. The aim is a holistic development that strengthens academics, personal growth, and spiritual formation.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
St Paul's hosts a strong international student cohort that enriches the learning environment. English language proficiency is a requirement for enrolment, with additional language support where needed. Some international students may attend an English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) before starting at St Paul's. The Homestay programme places international students with local families, with a dedicated Homestay Coordinator providing 24-hour support when students are in residence. St Paul's participates in the ESOS framework as a CRICOS provider to protect international students and support visa compliance. For inquiries, the International Student Programme team can be contacted via international@stpauls.nsw.edu.au.
Mental Wellbeing
Chaplaincy supports mental wellbeing and spiritual development. The Chaplaincy program nurtures spiritual wellbeing and provides a supportive environment for exploring the Christian faith. Chaplains provide pastoral care, offering one-on-one support, guidance, and counselling for personal challenges and celebrations. Chapel services occur fortnightly for the Junior and Secondary school communities, and student-led CRU groups, Bible studies, and other activities foster belonging and faith. The program emphasises a Christian perspective on life and the self, while integrating care across the school community. Chaplains can be contacted through the school for support.
Safeguarding
Policies / Reports include a Child Protection Policy and a Statement of Commitment to Child Safety. Other policies cover Bullying Prevention and Intervention, Complaints Handling, Student Discipline, and Whistleblower protections. These policies reflect the school's commitment to safeguarding and ensuring a safe environment with clear processes for reporting and accountability.
Admissions
Admissions
The school has a six-step enrolment process: STEP ONE - BOOK A TOUR; STEP TWO - APPLY ONLINE; STEP THREE - ENROLMENT INTERVIEW; STEP FOUR - OFFER OF ENROLMENT; STEP FIVE - ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER; STEP SIX - COMMENCING. The enrolment interview for future years takes place in Term 2 of the year prior to enrolment. Applications for enrolment are welcomed throughout the year, subject to availability. Pre-Kindergarten requires the child to be 4 years old by the end of April in the year they commence at St Paul's, and Kindergarten requires the child to be 5 years old by the end of April in the year they begin. Information on International Student enrolments is available from the International Students section, including details on international programmes.
FAQs
What age range does St Paul's Grammar School serve?
St Paul's serves students from age 4 in Pre-Kindergarten through to Year 12 on a 70-acre campus in Cranebrook, in the Penrith region of New South Wales.
What curriculum does the school follow?
St Paul's is the first NSW school authorised for the full IB continuum: PYP, MYP, and Diploma Programme. Senior students can choose the IB Diploma or NSW HSC.
What are the academic results?
About 25% of Year 12 students achieve ATARs in the top 10% of the state, with the average around 80. In 2022, 33% achieved above 90. Graduates attend UCLA, Harvard, Cambridge, and LSE.
What are the tuition fees?
Application is AUD 170 with a AUD 1,000 enrolment fee. Tuition ranges from AUD 8,604 for Pre-K to AUD 28,494 for Year 12.
What languages are taught?
French, Chinese (Mandarin), and Latin are offered. Mandarin is taught in Junior School, and from Year 7 language study is compulsory with a choice of all three languages.
What wellbeing support is provided?
The Wellbeing Framework focuses on flourishing through resilience, empathy, and belonging. Chaplaincy provides spiritual support and pastoral care with one-on-one guidance.
What sporting facilities are available?
The 70-acre campus includes four tennis courts, two football pitches, an athletics track, long-jump pit, cricket nets, basketball and netball courts, and The Centre multi-purpose hall.
What is the house system?
Six houses: Castlereagh, Claremont, Cornwallis, Melville, Strathdon, and Wilberforce. Every student from Pre-K to Year 12 belongs to a house for community, mentoring, and competition.
How do I apply?
Book a tour, apply online with AUD 170, attend an enrolment interview in Term 2, receive and accept an offer, then commence. The school follows a six-step enrolment process.
What co-curricular activities are offered?
The Arts Quarter houses performing and visual arts with music production, digital media, dance studios, a dark room, and kiln. Saints Cafe provides on-campus dining.
Does the school host international students?
Yes, the International Students Programme places international students with local homestay families. English proficiency is required, with ELICOS courses available if needed.
What is the school's history?
Founded in 1983 as a Christian Grammar School to serve the Penrith area, St Paul's has grown to 860 students on its 70-acre bushland campus in Cranebrook.
