Tara Anglican School for Girls

What Tara Anglican School for Girls does

Tara Anglican School for Girls is an independent, non-selective Anglican day and boarding school for girls, located on a 12-hectare campus in North Parramatta, NSW, approximately 25 km from Sydney's CBD. Founded in 1897 and currently led by its 11th Principal, Mrs Adele Ramsay (commissioned February 2024), the school serves students from Early Learning Centre (age 4) through Year 12, with boarding available at Eggleton House for Years 5–12. The student body is supported by a staff of approximately 174 across teaching, boarding, and administration.

The school's core academic framework is built on International Baccalaureate programmes — Tara has been an authorized IB World School since 2015, offering the Primary Years Programme (ELC–Year 6), Middle Years Programme (Years 7–10), and from 2027, the IB Diploma Programme as an alternative to the Higher School Certificate for Years 11–12. Technology infrastructure relies on standard EdTech platforms: Canvas LMS, Edumate student information system, Office 365 for staff productivity, and Flexischools for fee payments. The school supplements its academic core with cocurricular offerings including performing arts (Music and Drama), visual arts across five specialist studios, sport through IGSA competition, and a Tara Enrichment Centre for separately-charged lessons.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring annual tuition and boarding fees, supplemented by a $220 non-refundable application fee, a $3,000 non-refundable acceptance fee (allocated to the Old Girls' Association, Foundation Endowment Fund, and Foundation Scholarship Fund), international student fees under CRICOS Provider 02320A, and Before/After School Care and Vacation Care services eligible for Child Care Subsidy. Distribution is direct to families via an enrollment office, online portal, and education agents for international students; the school operates 19 private bus routes and partners with three external bus providers to extend its catchment. Pricing follows an annual subscription cadence with monthly direct-debit billing from February to November, and multi-child families receive 10% and 20% sibling discounts.

Name

Tara Anglican School for Girls

Legal name

Tara Anglican School for Girls

Website

https://tara.nsw.edu.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Tara Anglican School for Girls is an independent non-selective Anglican day and boarding school in North Parramatta, NSW, serving girls from Early Learning Centre through Year 12. Founded in 1897, it operates as an IB World School offering PYP, MYP, and from 2027 the Diploma Programme alongside the HSC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Girls' School Education (Primary and Secondary)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

Keywords

• Girls school education
• Boarding school services
• International baccalaureate programs
• Primary secondary education
• Before after school care

Headquarters

HQ city

North Parramatta

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees for Australian citizens and residents for Years ELC-12, with sibling discounts of 10% for second sister and 20% for third and subsequent sisters
2. Boarding Fees: Annual boarding fees for students in Eggleton House (Years 5-12)
3. Application and Enrolment Fees: Non-refundable $220 application fee and $3,000 non-refundable enrolment fee at acceptance
4. Before and After School Care: Before School Care (7:00am-8:30am), After School Care (3:00pm-6:30pm), and Vacation Care (7am-6:30pm) with Child Care Subsidy eligibility
5. International Student Fees: Separate fee schedule for international students with VISA requirements, including tuition and boarding
6. Incidental Expenses: Charges for excursions, IGSA sport participation, books, stationery, school planner, locker security, library printing, and Tara private buses

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tara Anglican School for Girls is a non-selective independent Anglican girls' day and boarding school delivering continuous education from the Early Learning Centre (age 4) through Year 12 on a single 12-hectare campus in North Parramatta, Sydney. Core academic delivery is structured around the International Baccalaureate (Primary Years, Middle Years, and from 2027 the Diploma Programme) with the HSC offered for Years 11–12, complemented by boarding at Eggleton House, before/after school and vacation care, the Tara Enrichment Centre, a private bus network, and a full cocurricular program in performing arts, visual arts, and sport.

Product overview

Tara Anglican School for Girls is a non-selective, independent Anglican girls' day and boarding school in Sydney offering a comprehensive educational program from Early Learning Centre (age 4) through Year 12. The school operates as an IB World School (authorized 2015) offering the Primary Years Programme (ELC–Year 6), Middle Years Programme (Years 7-10), and from 2027 will offer the Diploma Programme option alongside the HSC for senior students. The core educational programs are supported by add-on modules including Before and After School Care, Vacation Care, Tara Enrichment Centre for cocurricular lessons, Tara Private Bus Service with 19 routes, and Aquatic Centre/Sports Precinct facilities. Boarding is available at Eggleton House for Years 5-12. Additional programs include Performing Arts (Music with software including Sibelius, Musition, Auralia, Soundtrap, MusicEDU Suite; and Drama), Visual Arts, Sports, International Student Program (CRICOS registered), Scholarships, and parent/community engagement via Tara Hub and Tara Foundation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Learning Centre (ELC) Early childhood education program for students from age 4 (ELC entrants must be 4 years old by 31 March in their year of commencement), providing the foundation for the Junior School IB Primary Years Programme.
• Junior School (ELC–Year 6) Primary education program for students from Early Learning Centre through Year 6, delivered as an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP).
• Senior School (Years 7–12) Secondary education program for students in Years 7–12, offering the IB Middle Years Programme (Years 7–10) and the Higher School Certificate (Years 11–12).
• Eggleton House Boarding On-campus boarding facility at Eggleton House for students from Years 5 to 12, providing accommodation in a family-friendly atmosphere for international students, rural Australian, and Sydney-based families.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Programs IB World School programs (authorised 2015) offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP, ELC–Year 6) and Middle Years Programme (MYP, Years 7–10), with the Diploma Programme for Years 11–12 announced for launch in 2027 alongside the HSC.
• Before and After School Care Childcare service open every school day during term (Before School Care 7:00am–8:30am; After School Care 3:00pm–6:30pm) for Tara students from ELC through Year 6, registered for Child Care Subsidy eligibility.
• Vacation Care School holiday care program operating 7am–6:30pm, open to current Tara students, future enrollees, and siblings of Tara students aged 5–12 from other schools, registered for Child Care Subsidy eligibility.
• International Student Program CRICOS-registered (Provider 02320A) program for international students offering CRICOS courses for Primary (086010J), Junior Secondary (041575K), and Senior Secondary (041576J), with iDAT English proficiency testing, education agent support, and separate international fee schedule.
• Tara Enrichment Centre Optional cocurricular classes and lessons offered per semester in areas such as music, performing arts, and other enrichment activities, charged separately from tuition.
• Tara Private Bus Service Private bus service with 19 routes covering suburbs including West Pennant Hills, Cherrybrook, Baulkham Hills, Castle Hill, Ryde, Hunters Hill, Kellyville, and Bella Vista, transporting students to and from school.
• Aquatic Centre and Sports Precinct On-campus aquatic centre and sports precinct supporting student athletic programs, IGSA sport competitions, and cocurricular sports use.

Quantifiable outcome

• 26% of students achieved ATAR above 95; 51% above 90; 78% above 80 (2025 HSC results)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The King's SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual musical co-productions with The King's School for Year 11 students. Past productions include Newsies, Jersey Boys, Shrek the Musical, School of Rock, Mamma Mia, Grease, The Producers, We Will Rock You, and many more.
• Sydney Symphony OrchestraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents studying music have access to 'Meet the Music' subscription series at the Sydney Opera House as part of educational calendar.
• National Art SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisual Arts students consistently win scholarships to participate in HSC Intensive course with the National Art School.
• Fulton HoganminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYear 5 project partnership providing students with real-world learning experiences.
• BuswaysminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBus transportation provider servicing local suburbs and Hills regions with connections to train lines at Pennant Hills, Epping and Parramatta.
• Hills BusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic bus service provider operating routes to and from the school.
• CDC NSW (Hills District)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBus service provider for Hills District routes to Tara with timetable details available on school website.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wenona School: Independent non-selective girls' school in North Sydney offering K–12 with a strong academic reputation. Competes for northwest and lower North Shore families in the same premium fee tier.
• Abbotsleigh: Uniting Church independent girls' school in Wahroonga, Sydney, offering K–12 with boarding. Direct competitor for boarding and academic families in Sydney's north and northwest.
• Kambala: Independent Anglican girls' day school in Rose Bay, Sydney (ELC–Year 12), with an IB Diploma Programme in the Senior School. Direct peer by denomination, IB offering, and girls-only focus.
• Ascham School: Independent non-denominational girls' day and boarding school in Edgecliff, Sydney, offering IB programmes from Early Learning through Year 12. Closest peer by IB-through-school offering and boarding model.
• Meriden School: Independent Anglican girls' school in Strathfield, Sydney, offering K–12 with an IB Diploma Programme in Years 11–12. Comparable on denomination, IB pathway, and inner-west Sydney catchment.
• SCEGGS Darlinghurst: Independent Anglican girls' school in Darlinghurst, Sydney, offering K–12 with a strong academic and cocurricular profile. Peer in Anglican girls'-school tradition and premium Sydney positioning.
• Pymble Ladies' College: Large Methodist independent girls' day and boarding school on Sydney's North Shore (K–12). Competes with Tara for boarding enrolments and the same northwest Sydney catchment.
• MLC School: Uniting Church independent girls' day and boarding school in Burwood, Sydney, offering IB PYP, MYP and Diploma. Direct competitor in the IB-credentialed, boarding-eligible girls' segment.
• Ravenswood School for Girls: Independent non-selective Anglican girls' day and boarding school on Sydney's North Shore offering ELC–Year 12 with boarding, IB programmes, and a similarly premium fee structure. Tara's most directly comparable peer in mission, governance tradition, and student profile.
• Presbyterian Ladies' College (PLC Sydney): Independent Presbyterian girls' day and boarding school in Croydon, Sydney (K–12) with IB programmes. Peer by faith-based foundation, boarding, and IB-through-school offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TaraAnglicanSchoolforGirls
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/the-council-of-tara-anglican-school-for-girls
• Instagraminstagram.com/taraanglicanschoolforgirls

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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