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St Paul's Grammar School

St Paul’s Grammar School is an independent Christian Pre-Kindergarten–Year 12 school in Cranebrook. It offers NESA and IB learning, a published CRICOS international programme, school-approved homestay/CAAW arrangements and a January-only Year 11 international start.

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School Overview

Formal Name
St Paul's Grammar School[1]
Location
52 Taylor Road, Cranebrook NSW 2749; the school describes a 70-acre native gardens and bushland campus.[1][2]
Transport
Busways and CDC NSW serve the school; StudentRide and Vic’s Maxi Transport facilitate listed private routes.[1]

Learning & Curriculum

Academic Overview
St Paul’s is an IB World School with NESA and IB curriculum; senior students choose IBDP or NESA HSC.[1][2]
Curriculum
  • NESA curriculum integrated with IB programmes.
  • Primary Years Programme in Junior School.
  • IBDP or NESA HSC in Years 11–12.[1][2][3]
Distinctive Programs
  • Junior Mandarin Chinese, specialist music and PE.
  • Dance, drama, music and sport academies.
  • NSW Rural Fire Service Cadets.[1][2]

International Admissions

Eligibility & Entry
International students need age-appropriate educational qualifications/experience and English proficiency. CRICOS provider code is 02267A.[1]
Application Steps
  • Book a tour (optional first step published for applicants).
  • Apply online and pay the application fee.
  • Attend enrolment interview after application and fee.
  • Receive offer/contract after successful interview.
  • Return acceptance documents and pay enrolment fee.[1]
Required Documents
Assessment & Interview
After application and application fee, the school schedules an enrolment interview. Future-year interviews occur in Term 2 in the preceding year.[1]
English Requirements
International applicants require English proficiency sufficient for their course.[1]
ELICOS Acceptance
Some students are required to attend an ELICOS provider before entering St Paul’s; no provider is named.[1]
Timing & Key Dates
Applications are accepted year-round subject to availability. Semester starts are preferred; Senior Secondary entrants must commence Year 11 in January, with no late enrolments. 2026 Term 1 starts 27/28 January.(2026)[1][2][3]

Fees & Costs

Summary
In 2026 local tuition is $14,216 for K–Y2 through $24,364 for Y11–12, with listed levies. International tuition is $40,200 Primary and $47,900 Secondary per annum.(2026)[1][2]
Fee TypeApplies ToAmountSource
Local tuition2026Years 5–6$16,096 per annum
Local tuition2026Year 7$21,344 per annum
International tuition2026Primary K–Y6$40,200 per annum
International tuition2026Secondary Y7–12$47,900 per annum
Other Expected Costs
Local application is $170 and enrolment $1,000. International homestay charges include $250 placement, $250 per-term monitoring and $70 per night; non-tuition charges are separate.(2026)[1][2]

Accommodation & Welfare

Under-18 Welfare
A Homestay Coordinator oversees accommodation and welfare and is available 24 hours while students are in residence.[1]
CAAW Issuance
St Paul’s accepts international students for whom it holds CAAW and who live in school-approved homestay.[1]
Boarding
Day Student
Homestay
The school’s homestay programme places international students with local families; homestay applicants should be Secondary School students.[1]
Local Guardianship
The school accepts students living with a parent or DHA-approved relative, or in approved homestay with school-held CAAW.[1]

Campus Life

Facilities
  • 70-acre campus with native gardens and bushland.
  • School describes exceptional facilities, open skies and natural landscape.[1]
Student Life
  • Mandarin, music, PE, sport and arts in Junior School.
  • Dance, drama, music and sport academies.
  • RFS Cadets.[1][2]
Support Services
  • Wellbeing Framework focused on relationships and belonging.
  • House System.
  • Chaplaincy.
  • Homestay Coordinator for resident international students.[1][2]

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Quick Facts

Type
Independent Christian Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 school.[1]
Gender
Religion
Christian Grammar School.[1]
Year Levels
Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12.[1]
International Entry
CRICOS courses cover Kindergarten–Y6, Y7–10, Y11–12 Senior Secondary and Y11–12 IBDP.[1]

Contact Information

Admissions
international@stpauls.nsw.edu.au[1]
General
info@stpauls.nsw.edu.au[1]