Located in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Oxford Falls Grammar (OFG) is a co-educational school with an inspiring and dynamic Christian foundation for children from Kindergarten through to Year 12. With 1,200 students and 40 years of educating young lives, we continue to enjoy outstanding results in academia, sports, visual and performing arts.

Our vision is clear: to develop in each child their unique qualities, equipping them to enjoy a successful, Christ-centred life. We are committed to nurturing excellence and shaping futures by providing the skills, values, and confidence needed for success in a rapidly changing world.

In our co-educational environment, boys and girls grow and learn together, fostering respect, cooperation, kindness, and equality daily.

Our Quality Teaching Program ensures excellence in instruction tailored to each child’s needs. Teachers undergo innovative professional development. Recognising that each child is unique, our teachers tailor their approach to foster a genuine love of learning and develop talents across various domains.

Our facilities include purpose-built performing arts spaces, including dance and drama studios, music tuition rooms, production studios, and rehearsal rooms. Additionally, our new state-of-the-art sports precinct enables students to excel not only academically and artistically but also athletically.

Wellbeing is integral to education at OFG, with effective initiatives enhancing student learning. We aspire for our students to be well-rounded, healthy, aspirational, and generous individuals, with positive attitudes.

The Camino Program, OFG’s Gifted & Talented Extension Program commences in Kindergarten with the early identification of students who will benefit from academic extension activities. From Kindergarten through to Year 4, these students are catered for through small groups that encourage questioning, imaginative thinking, investigation and reflection in areas such as writing, mathematics and science. From Year 5 the Camino Program is activated through dedicated extension classes where students encounter challenging learning experiences, both independently and in collaboration with like-minded peers.

The Camino Program in the Senior School was introduced to provide appropriate differentiation for our most academically gifted and talented students. The name is derived from the Camino de Santiago, which is a network of pilgrimages leading to the shrine of the apostle James at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in north-west Spain. The word “Camino” is therefore intended to capture the idea of a challenging and stimulating journey – physically, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually – that stretches the individuals who undertake it.

The OFG community are delighted to announce the appointment of Mrs Helen Finlay, as the School's seventh Principal, commencing Term 2, 2026.

Mrs Helen Finlay is an experienced and committed school leader who has held senior leadership roles including Principal, Head of Junior School, and Director of Teaching and Learning K-12. She currently serves as Chair of the South Australian Anglican Heads and as a board member of the Association of Independent Schools South Australia.Mrs Finlay brings strong capability in educational leadership, strategic development, and school improvement, alongside strengths in public speaking, research, management, and team leadership. She is deeply committed to high-quality Christian education and to creating environments in which both students and staff can flourish.

Mrs Finlay holds a Master of Education from the University of New South Wales, a Certificate of Gifted Education, and a Certificate in School Leadership and Management from Harvard University. She is currently completing a Master of Business Administration to further strengthen her leadership practice.

In recognition of her leadership and impact, Mrs Finlay was awarded The Educator’s 2024 Independent Principal of the Year (Primary). Under her leadership, her school also received a national award for Innovation in Curriculum Design and was named one of only three schools in South Australia on the Innovative Schools list.

Mrs Finlay is excited to lead OFG into its next chapter as the OFG Board recently launched its new Vision, Mission, and Strategy.

OFG is based on Oxford Falls road in Sydney's Northern Beaches. Our school is serviced by buses from Chatswood Station, Pymble Station, Monavale, Terry Hills, Warriewood, Manly Wharf, Balgowlah and Seaforth. Buses also service nearby suburbs of Belrose, Davidson, Frenchs Forest and Allambie Heights.

Mrs Helen Finlay

Thank you for considering Oxford Falls Grammar as a partner in the education and development of your child. The trust families place in a school is both a privilege and a responsibility that is never lost on me.

At Oxford Falls Grammar, we are committed to providing every student with the opportunity to become their personal best — academically, socially, spiritually and personally. While we recognise the importance of excellent facilities, innovative learning environments and robust academic programs, we also understand that children thrive when they feel a genuine sense of belonging, ownership and pride in their school community.

What makes a great school is not only measured by results, but by the character of the young people who graduate from it. One of the greatest affirmations of our school community is the regular feedback we receive from members of the public who contact us simply to commend our students for the way they conduct themselves in the wider community. Their kindness, respect, confidence and integrity are hallmarks of an Oxford Falls Grammar education, and they reflect the values we seek to nurture in every child.

At Oxford Falls Grammar, we believe education is most powerful when schools and families work in partnership. We value the relationships we build with parents and carers and seek to create a community where every family feels known, welcomed and supported.

As a co-educational Christian school, we are strongly anchored in our Christian foundation. Our faith informs the way we care for students, serve our community and encourage young people to live with purpose, compassion and courage. We warmly welcome families from all backgrounds who seek a school community built on strong values, authentic relationships and a commitment to excellence.

Thank you again for considering Oxford Falls Grammar. We would be honoured to walk alongside your family during this important season of your child’s life.

Warm regards,

Mrs Helen Finlay
PRINCIPAL