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Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Australian Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, Japanese, French, Mandarin
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Tara Anglican School for Girls is an independent day and boarding school in North Parramatta, Sydney, offering the International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside the Australian Curriculum. Founded in 1897 in Parramatta by Mary Elizabeth Waugh, Tara preserves its Anglican tradition and values as a guiding framework for learning and community life. The Mount Arcadia site has housed the Senior School since 1959. The campus features a Chapel, Eggleton House (boarding), an Astronomy Centre and Observatory, a Performing Arts Centre and Theatre, a Visual Arts Complex, plus science, hospitality and learning-resource facilities. On-site health, dining, before/after-school care and flexible learning spaces support student wellbeing and independent study. Extensive sport facilities include a 25-metre indoor pool, gym, six courts and two ovals, with a Rowing Shed overlooking Parramatta River. The school runs global opportunities, service projects and a busy program of music, drama and sport. Strong partnerships enrich international learning experiences.
Tara Anglican School for Girls has 800 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
North Parramatta, NSW 2151, Australia. On Masons Drive (off Pennant Hills Road); about 25 kilometres from central Sydney and five minutes from Parramatta CBD. The Junior School, Senior School and Eggleton House (Boarding) facilities are on the same campus.
Stages
Early Learning Centre to Year 12, with on-campus Junior School and Senior School and Eggleton House boarding facilities.
Type
Independent day and boarding school for girls.
Additional learning support
Learning support team; English language development and additional language learning, including mother tongue; three Spanish lessons per week.
Country affiliation
Australia
Religious affiliation
Anglican
Bus service
Private Tara buses are available for school transport.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Annual tuition at Tara Anglican School for Girls ranges from AUD 220 to AUD 38,970 for 2026/27.
Application and Enrolment Acceptance Fees
- Application fee (non-refundable): AUD 220 per application. - Enrolment acceptance fee (non-refundable): AUD 3,000 for Early Learning Centre through Year 11; reduced enrolment acceptance fee for sisters: AUD 2,000. From each enrolment acceptance fee specified allocations are applied (including lifetime Old Girls' Association membership and contributions to the School's funds).
Tuition fees by year group (full detail per year, per term and monthly payment option)
- Early Learning Centre (ELC) - Annual tuition: AUD 22,690. - Statement instalment (billed four times per year): AUD 5,672.50 per instalment. - Monthly direct debit (10 monthly payments, February–November): AUD 2,339.00 per month (including a voluntary Building Fund donation) or AUD 2,269.00 per month (without the voluntary Building Fund donation).
- Kindergarten – Year 2 - Annual tuition: AUD 24,910. - Statement instalment (4× per year): AUD 6,227.50 per instalment. - Monthly direct debit (10×): AUD 2,561.00 per month (with voluntary Building Fund) or AUD 2,491.00 per month (without).
- Years 3–4 - Annual tuition: AUD 28,160. - Statement instalment (4×): AUD 7,040.00 per instalment. - Monthly direct debit (10×): AUD 2,886.00 per month (with voluntary Building Fund) or AUD 2,816.00 per month (without).
- Years 5–6 - Annual tuition: AUD 28,970. - Statement instalment (4×): AUD 7,242.50 per instalment. - Monthly direct debit (10×): AUD 2,967.00 per month (with voluntary Building Fund) or AUD 2,897.00 per month (without).
- Years 7–8 - Annual tuition: AUD 35,680. - Statement instalment (4×): AUD 8,920.00 per instalment. - Monthly direct debit (10×): AUD 3,638.00 per month (with voluntary Building Fund) or AUD 3,568.00 per month (without).
- Years 9–10 - Annual tuition: AUD 36,320. - Statement instalment (4×): AUD 9,080.00 per instalment. - Monthly direct debit (10×): AUD 3,702.00 per month (with voluntary Building Fund) or AUD 3,632.00 per month (without).
- Year 11–12 - Annual tuition: AUD 38,970. - Statement instalment: Year 11 is billed in four instalments at AUD 9,742.50 per instalment; Year 12 is billed in three instalments at AUD 12,990.00 per instalment. - Monthly direct debit (10× for Year 11 / Year 12 across the available monthly schedule where applicable): AUD 3,967.00 per month (with voluntary Building Fund) or AUD 3,897.00 per month (without).
Boarding fees (in addition to tuition fees)
- Full‑time boarding (Years 5–12): AUD 34,980 per year (this amount is in addition to tuition fees). The boarding annual amount includes GST on food charged at AUD 125 per instalment (AUD 500 per year). - Boarding statement instalments: - Years 5–11: AUD 8,745.00 per term (billed four times per year alongside tuition). - Year 12: AUD 11,660.00 per instalment (billed three times per year). - Monthly direct debit for boarding (10 monthly payments, February–November): AUD 3,498.00 per month.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition and boarding statements for ELC–Year 11 are issued four times per year (one per school term). Year 12 is billed in three instalments. Other incidental charges are billed each term with a final invoice issued in December. - Regular payment is made in advance via monthly direct debit from a bank account or by credit card, charged monthly across ten payments (February through November). Alternate payment arrangements may be made only with the Chief Financial Officer. - At least one full term's written notice of intended withdrawal is required. Where such notice is not provided, a full term's fees will be payable as Fees in Lieu of Notice (FLON). Changing from boarding to day status also requires the same notice period. - An administration fee may be charged on outstanding amounts from the due date unless paying under the direct debit plan. Legal recovery costs for overdue accounts will be added to the outstanding amount where legal proceedings are necessary. Students with unpaid fees may be ineligible to return to school at the start of the next term unless satisfactory written payment arrangements are in place.
Other costs and optional charges
- Enrichment, cocurricular and private tuition: Tara Enrichment Centre activities, private music tuition and additional sport/co‑curricular programs are optional and charged separately; fees for these activities are published for the Enrichment Centre each year. - Incidental and subject levies: Excursions, IGSA/ISPHA sport participation, specific subject costs (e.g., Food Technology, Design & Technology, Art), extra subjects, Year 11/12 special sport/recreation charges, technology levies for laptop/IT programs, school planner, locker security, library printing and photocopying charges are additional to tuition and will be itemised on school accounts. - School bus services: AUD 165 per term (one way) or AUD 330 per term (both ways). - Building Fund donation (voluntary suggested minimum): AUD 700 per student per annum (suggested). Donations to the Building Fund are tax deductible where eligible and receipts are issued for donations. - Uniform purchases are made through the School's Uniform Shop and are not charged to tuition accounts.
Refunds and non‑refundable items
- The application fee (AUD 220) and the enrolment acceptance fee (AUD 3,000 or AUD 2,000 for sister enrolments) are non‑refundable. - Failure to provide the required written notice of withdrawal will incur a full term's fees as Fees in Lieu of Notice. Other specific refunds or credits (for example, in cases where alternate arrangements are agreed) are governed by standard School financial procedures and any agreed written arrangements with the Chief Financial Officer. Administrative and recovery charges may apply to overdue accounts.
Payment methods and options
- Standard payment methods: monthly direct debit from a bank account or credit card charge (payments processed monthly, February–November). Alternate arrangements require agreement with the Chief Financial Officer. Statements for fees are issued per the billing schedule and incidental items are charged each term.
Sibling fee discount
- Where two daughters attend concurrently, the eldest is charged full tuition; the second daughter receives a 10% discount on tuition and the third (and subsequent) daughters receive a 20% discount on tuition. This sibling discount applies to tuition fees.
If you require these fee figures presented in a different format for your database, the figures above cover application and enrolment fees, annual tuition, per‑term statement instalments, monthly direct‑debit amounts, boarding fees (annual, per‑term and monthly), billing schedule, payment terms, optional charges, refund rules for the listed non‑refundable items, and payment methods as stated.
Academics
Tara Anglican School for Girls teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Australian Curriculum.
Curriculum
The school is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Programme (ELC–Year 6) and the Middle Years Programme (Years 7–10).
Exam Results
ATAR highlights for the Class of 2023 show 28% over 95, 57% over 90, and 78% over 80. Top ATAR of 99.5 was achieved by three students, 52 students were named on the HSC Distinguished Achievers List, and eight students were All Round Achievers. The cohort ranked 30th in SMH Top 100 Schools; 155 Band 6 results (90+) were achieved from a cohort of 76, and over 90% received early entry offers to university.
Higher Education Progression
The school prepares girls for entry into the country's top universities as well as international learning institutions. Over 90% of the 2023 cohort received an early entry offer to a university or college course.
Gifted and Talented
The Space Odyssey Team is Tara's gifted and talented astronomy program, developed through the Tara Astronomy Centre and working directly with Oxford University scientists, leveraging the Global Jet Watch telescope.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions
Admissions
1. Submit a completed enrolment application form with a non-refundable payment of $220 along with your daughter's Birth Certificate (translated and certified if applicable), current school reports (if applicable), and a valid Immunisation Certificate from Medicare. If your daughter was born outside Australia but is now a citizen, include a Citizenship Certificate. For temporary or permanent residents, attach a copy of the passport and visa. The application is an expression of interest and does not guarantee a place at Tara Anglican School for Girls. 2. The Enrolments Team will contact you after receiving your application to guide you through the next steps. They will confirm any additional documentation required, discuss vacancies for your daughter's year group, and outline the interview process. They will provide timelines for interviews and subsequent steps. 3. Offers of enrolment are made once the interview process is complete and Tara Anglican School for Girls' enrolment requirements are met. The timeline depends on interview outcomes and the verification of requested documents. If successful, families will receive details about acceptance and next steps. 4. Offers of enrolment must be accepted or declined within seven days of receipt. If accepted, families will proceed to the acceptance process and provide any additional documentation as required. The deadline ensures timely confirmation and planning for the school and family. 5. Upon accepting, complete and return the acceptance paperwork and provide any additional supporting documentation as required. The Enrolments Team will advise of any further steps to finalise the enrolment. Timelines for completion will be provided. 6. At the time of acceptance, a non-refundable enrolment fee of $3,000 is payable. The fee includes a $300 lifetime membership to the Tara Old Girls' Association, $1,250 for the Foundation Endowment Fund, and $750 allocated to the Foundation Scholarship Fund. This payment completes the acceptance requirements. 7. Following confirmation of enrolment, families are included in orientation programs designed to assist the daughter's transition to Tara Anglican School for Girls. Orientation covers campus routines, student life, and key administrative processes. Families are invited to engage with the Tara community during this transition.
Scholarships
Senior Years Scholarships (IBDP/HSC) and Boarding Scholarships for 2027 are open. Academic and Music Scholarship Applications for 2027 are now closed. Academic All Rounder Scholarships for girls entering Years 7 or 9 are now closed. Music Scholarships for Year 7 are now closed. Regional Boarding Scholarship for girls entering Years 7-11 is now open. Senior Years Scholarship IBDP/HSC is open for Year 10 entrants (Year 11 start) who intend to complete senior studies at Tara. Scholarships are offered based on merit and may be granted at the Principal's discretion. Only applicants who are successful in being offered a scholarship will be invited to an interview. An application for scholarship does not guarantee entry to the School. Scholarships may cover partial or full remission of tuition fees or boarding fees (excluding extras). Students can receive and hold one scholarship only for the duration of their study at Tara. For more information, contact the Scholarships Office or the Enrolments Office.
Waitlist
Enrolments are non-selective; girls are placed on the enrolment list in the order of the date on which applications are received. Offers of enrolment are made after the interview process and once enrolment requirements are met.
School Events
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FAQs
Is Tara a selective entry school?
No, Tara is non-selective with enrolment on a first-application-received basis, welcoming all students regardless of academic background.
What IB programmes does Tara offer?
The school offers IB PYP (ELC-Year 6) and IB MYP (Years 7-10), with the IB Diploma Programme commencing from 2027 alongside the HSC.
Does Tara offer boarding?
Yes, Eggleton House provides boarding in a family-friendly atmosphere with dedicated studying and living spaces.
What age range does the school serve?
Tara serves students from Early Learning Centre through to Year 12, covering early childhood to senior secondary education.
What are the main entry points?
Primary entry points are ELC, Kindergarten, and Years 5, 7, and 9, with vacancies possible in other years.
Is the school Anglican?
Yes, Tara is an Anglican school with a Christian learning community focused on excellence, service, and global engagement.
What co-curricular activities are available?
Programmes include sport, performing and creative arts, public speaking, debating, service learning, and global opportunities.
What languages are supported?
Translation services are available in over 16 languages including Mandarin, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, and more.
Does the school have an Aquatic Centre?
Yes, an Aquatic Centre and Sports Precinct provide comprehensive sporting and swimming facilities.
Does Tara accept international students?
Yes, the school holds CRICOS registration (02320A) and welcomes international students, particularly through its boarding programme.
