Inaburra School is an independent Christian co educational day school in the Sutherland Shire of Sydney, teaching boys and girls from Kindergarten through to Year 12 on a single integrated campus at Bangor. Established in 1982, it serves around 1,200 students and follows the New South Wales curriculum within a Christian framework, finishing with the Higher School Certificate. It sits toward the lower to mid range of Sydney independent fees and is well known locally for its performing arts facilities.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | New South Wales curriculum set by NESA, leading to the Higher School Certificate |
| Stages | Kindergarten to Year 12 |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Type | Independent co educational Christian day school |
| Fee band | Lower to mid range independent, below the premium tier |
| Location | 75 to 85 Billa Road, Bangor, Sutherland Shire |
Curriculum and academics
Inaburra follows the New South Wales syllabus set by the NSW Education Standards Authority across every stage, with senior students working toward the Higher School Certificate and the ATAR used for Australian university entry. The school has a strong tradition of students completing Year 12, and teaching is delivered within a Christian framework that runs through the timetable rather than sitting apart from it. The integrated Kindergarten to Year 12 campus means children can move through the whole school without changing sites.
The school is particularly well known for its creative and performing arts, supported by a performing arts centre with a large auditorium, a television studio and a drama studio, alongside the usual sport and co curricular programme. Inaburra is not an IB school, so families who specifically want the International Baccalaureate can compare it with the city's IB schools in Sydney, while those after a faith based local option will find it a strong fit. Ask the school for its most recent HSC results rather than relying on a single headline figure.
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Inaburra School fees
Inaburra sits toward the lower to mid range of Sydney independent schooling, well below the premium harbourside private schools, and it offers reductions for families enrolling more than one child. The school publishes a current fee schedule by year group, with senior years charged at a higher rate than the junior years, as is typical across the city. We do not reproduce a figure here because fees change each year and we never publish a number we cannot verify against the current schedule.
To see how this band compares with the rest of the market, our Sydney international school fees guide sets out the full range from low fee through to premium. Beyond tuition, budget for a building levy, uniforms, technology and excursions, and confirm the current schedule directly with the school.
Admissions
Inaburra runs a New South Wales academic year from late January to December, with the main intake at Kindergarten and the start of secondary and rolling entry where places exist. As a popular Shire school, the principal entry points can fill ahead of time, so families moving into the area are wise to apply early. Admission usually involves an application, school reports, an interview that explores the family fit with the Christian ethos and an age appropriate readiness check for younger children.
Confirm the current enrolment steps and any waiting lists for your child's year group directly with the admissions team, particularly for the busiest entry stages.
Location and who goes there
The campus sits at 75 to 85 Billa Road in Bangor, in the Sutherland Shire in the south of Sydney, set among bushland away from the inner city. Families are drawn mainly from across the Shire and the surrounding southern suburbs, choosing the school for its Christian ethos, its affordability relative to the premium private schools and its strong performing arts offer. It is a large, community focused school rather than a small specialist one.
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Inaburra School reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Inaburra School fees?
Inaburra sits toward the lower to mid range of Sydney independent schooling, well below the premium private tier, and offers sibling discounts. The school publishes a current fee schedule by year group, so confirm the latest figures directly with the school before you budget.
What curriculum does Inaburra School follow?
Inaburra teaches the New South Wales curriculum set by NESA, from Kindergarten through to the Higher School Certificate in Year 12, within a Christian framework. It is not an IB school, so families wanting the International Baccalaureate should compare other Sydney options.
Is Inaburra School a good school?
Inaburra is an established Christian co educational school in the Sutherland Shire with a strong tradition of HSC completion and well regarded performing arts facilities. We do not publish a rating without verified reviews, so we suggest you weigh the Christian ethos, the HSC results and a campus visit.
Is Inaburra School co educational?
Yes. Inaburra is a co educational Christian day school teaching boys and girls together from Kindergarten through to Year 12 on a single integrated campus at Bangor.
Where is Inaburra School located?
The campus is at 75 to 85 Billa Road, Bangor, in the Sutherland Shire in the south of Sydney, serving families across the Shire and surrounding suburbs.
