What Knox Grammar School does

Knox Grammar School is an independent Uniting Church boys' school founded in 1924 in Wahroonga on Sydney's North Shore, serving approximately 3,000 students across three campuses: Knox Prep (K-6 boys), Wahroonga Prep (Pre-K to Year 6 co-educational), and Knox Senior School (Years 7-12 boys), supported by approximately 250 teaching staff plus visiting specialists and ancillary personnel. The school offers more than 45 HSC subjects, a Knox da Vinci Program for academically able students, a Weeks Senior Academy evening study program, and a co-curricular catalogue spanning 30+ sports, 70+ activities, and 90+ music programs, with boarding facilities for roughly 200 boys across three boarding houses.

The school's technological footprint is anchored by the Knoxi parent portal and mobile app (available on iOS and Android), a 360-degree virtual reality campus tour, and the Knox Innovation Hub at Knox Prep featuring humanoid robots, industry-grade laser cutters, 3D printers, and a green-screen production studio. Wellbeing infrastructure includes the bespoke Knox Total Fitness Model — a framework integrating academic, social-emotional, spiritual, and physical development — underpinned by a dedicated Knox Science of Wellbeing research team with its own publication platform (sow.knox.nsw.edu.au). Knox was an early Australian adopter of Positive Psychology in 2009 and is a founding member of the Positive Education Schools Association (PESA).

Knox operates as a not-for-profit governed by a School Council under the auspices of the Uniting Church in Australia (NSW and ACT). Revenue is overwhelmingly driven by recurring tuition and enrolment fees across its three campuses and boarding program, supplemented by ancillary income from the Olympic-grade Knox Aquatic Centre (Learn to Swim, squad training, adult squads, facility hire), a one-off AUD $550 lifetime membership in the Old Knox Grammarians' Association, and community facility hire. Go-to-market follows a traditional independent-school enrollment motion: prospect enquiries, prospectus requests, in-person and virtual tours, open days, regional boarding expos, and direct applications managed by the school's enrolment office. The school holds CRICOS Provider Code 00399E, supporting international student enrolment within its boarding programme.

Name

Knox Grammar School

Legal name

Knox Grammar School

Website

https://knox.nsw.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Knox Grammar School is an independent Uniting Church boys' school in Wahroonga, Sydney, serving approximately 3,000 students across Knox Prep, Wahroonga Prep and Senior School (Pre-K to Year 12), with boarding for ~200 boys and an Olympic-grade Aquatic Centre serving the broader community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Independent Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

Keywords

• Independent school education
• K-12 boys schooling
• Boarding school programs
• School aquatic programs
• Wellbeing education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Wahroonga

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrolment Fees: Primary revenue stream from school fees charged to enrolled students. Fee structure is competitive with similar independent schools in Australia. Fees vary by campus (Knox Prep, Wahroonga Prep, Senior School) and include boarding fees for residential students.
2. OKGA Membership: One-time lifetime membership fee for Old Knox Grammarians' Association alumni network
3. Aquatic Centre Community Programs: Revenue from Learn to Swim lessons, Knox Squad swimming, adult squads, and aquatic centre hire to community members

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Knox Grammar School is an independent Uniting Church-affiliated boys' school delivering K-12 education across three Wahroonga campuses: Knox Prep (Kindergarten to Year 6), Wahroonga Prep (Pre-K to Year 6 co-educational), and Knox Senior School (Years 7-12), supplemented by boarding accommodation for approximately 200 students. Core offerings include more than 45 HSC subjects, 30+ sports, 70+ co-curricular activities, 90+ music programs, and the bespoke Knox Total Fitness Positive Education wellbeing framework, with ancillary revenue from the Knox Grammar Aquatic Centre community programs.

Product overview

Knox Grammar School is an independent Uniting Church boys' school founded in 1924, operating approximately 3,000 students across three campuses in Wahroonga, Sydney. The school offers a comprehensive K-12 educational program consisting of Knox Prep (K-6 for boys), Wahroonga Prep (Pre-K to Year 6 co-educational), Knox Senior School (Years 7-12 for boys), and Knox Boarding (Years 7-12). The school provides more than 45 HSC subjects, 30+ sports, 70+ co-curricular activities, and 90+ music programs. Supporting infrastructure includes the Knoxi digital portal and mobile app for parent/student communications, the Knox Grammar Aquatic Centre offering Learn to Swim and squad programs, the Knox Total Fitness wellbeing program grounded in Positive Psychology principles, and the Knox Science of Wellbeing research team. The school also runs the da Vinci Decathlon academic competition, Innovation Hub with robotics and maker technology, and comprehensive Teacher Excellence professional development programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Knox Prep: K-6 boys school campus located in Wahroonga
• Knox Senior School
• Wahroonga Prep
• Knox Aquatic Centre
• Knox Science of Wellbeing
• da Vinci Decathlon

Products and services

• Knox Prep K-6 boys school campus located in Wahroonga on Sydney's North Shore, offering academic programs, information technology, pastoral care, and co-curricular activities including clubs, performing arts, sport, and outdoor education.
• Wahroonga Prep Co-educational preparatory school for Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6, founded in 1926 as a Uniting Church School. Operates from a separate campus at 61 Coonanbarra Road, Wahroonga.
• Knox Senior School Years 7-12 boys school campus offering more than 45 subjects, structured especially for boys with deep learning and rigour, interdisciplinary programming, inquiry-based learning, and emphasis on fostering creativity and critical thinking enhanced by innovative use of technology.
• Knox Boarding Boarding facilities for approximately 200 boys from Year 7 across three boarding houses. Provides accommodation, pastoral care, and support for boarders including international students.
• Knox Grammar Aquatic Centre State-of-the-art facility with Olympic-size 50-metre heated indoor pool and Learn to Swim pool. Offers Learn to Swim classes, Knox Squad training, Adult Squads, and Knox Pymble Swim Club. Features seating for over 500 spectators, FINA-approved timing system, and cutting-edge water filtration.
• Knox Total Fitness Bespoke Total Fitness Model representing academic, social-emotional, spiritual, and physical wellbeing. Includes individual mentor matching, evidence-based positive psychology interventions, and parent seminars. Knox was one of the first Australian schools to implement comprehensive Positive Psychology.
• Knox Science of Wellbeing Research team dedicated to evidence-based practice in positive psychology and wellbeing science. Conducts reviews of the Total Fitness model, systematic reviews of domain-specific interventions, and shares research findings to boost wellbeing in the broader community.
• da Vinci Decathlon Annual academic competition hosting 157+ teams from schools across Sydney, NSW and ACT. Covers ten disciplines including Art and Poetry, Cartography, Creative Production, Engineering, English, Science, Mathematics, Ideation, Legacy and Code Breaking.
• Senior School Curriculum Comprehensive curriculum for Years 7-12 offering more than 45 subjects including Ancient History, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Chinese, Economics, Engineering Studies, Languages (French, German, Japanese, Chinese), Mathematics, Music, Physics, and Software Design and Development.
• Knox da Vinci Program Program for the most academically able students providing enriched, exciting and challenging programming and classes designed to capture interest and develop talents.
• Weeks Senior Academy Evening study program for Years 11 and 12 day boys, running Monday to Thursday. Part of the 'A Strong Finish' academic support framework.
• Knox Learn to Swim Swimming lessons for school-aged boys and girls currently attending Knox and Wahroonga Prep and their siblings, with free assessments for new swimmers, monthly direct debit payments, holiday intensives, and water safety incorporated in all lessons.
• Knoxi Parent Portal and App Parent and student portal (Knoxi) accessible at knoxi.au, and mobile application available on App Store (iOS) and Play Store (Android) for school communications, newsletters, calendars, and academic information.
• Knox Virtual Tour Virtual reality video tour of campuses available at knox.youtour.com.au for prospective families to explore Knox campuses remotely.
• Old Knox Grammarians' Association Membership One-time lifetime membership in the Old Knox Grammarians' Association (OKGA) alumni network of 12,000+ registered members, available for AUD $550 one-off fee.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89.95 Median ATAR achieved in 2025 (based on UAC data)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ravenswood School for GirlscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2026Joint ANZAC Memorial Service and Ceremonial Parade conducted annually with the Knox Ravenswood Army Cadet Unit (KRACU), combining students from both schools in military-style cadet program and remembrance ceremonies.
• Association of Independent Schools NSWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Knox Leadership Development Program offering 25 current leaders the opportunity to complete leadership program annually, focusing on high-performance cultures, collaboration, and values-based leadership.
• Dynamic Leadership Programs AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Knox Aspiring Leaders Program providing 25 aspiring leaders with annual opportunity to complete leadership course focusing on communication, team building, innovation, and alignment with school values.
• Positive Education Schools Association (PESA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnox is a founding member of PESA, an association of schools across Australia, New Zealand and Asia considered pioneers in the implementation of Positive Psychology and Positive Education.
• Jarjum CollegeminorOthersYear 4 students have established a partnership with Jarjum College in Redfern supporting Aboriginal education through fundraising stalls and community engagement.
• St Lucy's Primary SchoolminorOthersYear 6 students visit St Lucy's Primary School weekly to provide friendship and assist with sports lessons for students with disability, fostering inclusive education and service learning.
• St John's Uniting ChurchminorOthersWahroonga Prep students attend weekly Chapel services at St John's Church located adjacent to the campus, supporting the spiritual life program as a Uniting Church school.
• St John's Uniting Church 'The Dish'minorOthersYear 3 boys support homeless community by cooking food for St John's Uniting Church 'The Dish' program which provides meals to homeless people in Hornsby.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Scots College: GPS boys' school in Sydney with day and boarding, similar scale, Presbyterian heritage (parallel to Knox's Presbyterian roots), and competing for the same senior school cohort.
• St Andrew's Cathedral School: GPS Anglican boys' school in Sydney CBD with boarding, comparable academic ambition and a similar multi-campus structure; competes directly with Knox for boarding enrolments.
• Sydney Grammar School: Elite Sydney boys' day school, direct competitor at the very top of the academic and fee tier, with overlapping catchment and similar HSC/IB outcomes benchmarked against Knox's median ATAR of 89.95.
• Shore School: Sydney Church of England Grammar School (SCEGGS/Shore) — GPS boys' school on Sydney's North Shore sharing direct catchment overlap with Knox and competing for the same boarding and academic families.
• Trinity Grammar School: Anglican boys' K-12 school in Sydney's inner west with day and boarding, comparable tuition band and academic outcomes, regularly listed alongside Knox in NSW Top 50 independent school rankings.
• Newington College: GPS boys' school in Sydney with K-12 day and boarding, Methodist heritage, similar fee positioning and co-curricular breadth, often benchmarked alongside Knox in NSW independent school rankings.
• Cranbrook School: GPS boys' school in Sydney's eastern suburbs with day and boarding facilities, similar premium positioning and co-curricular depth, competing for senior school families in the Sydney independent market.
• The King's School, Parramatta: Fellow GPS Association boys' school in Sydney with K-12 day and boarding, comparable scale and tuition band, and similar Uniting/Anglican heritage. Directly competes with Knox for North Shore and Western Sydney families.

Broad incumbents

• Melbourne Grammar School: Larger-scale Victorian independent boys' school with day and boarding, comparable academic outcomes and fee tier. Operates in a different state but serves as a national benchmark for premium boys' schooling.

Regional players

• The Scots College, Glengarry (Brisbane): Queensland Presbyterian boys' school with day and boarding and GPS Queensland membership. Comparable heritage and structure but operates in a separate catchment, so useful as a benchmark rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/knox-grammar-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/knoxgrammar

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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