Tara Anglican School For Girls, North Parramatta

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Tara Anglican School For Girls

Tara Anglican School for Girls is a Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 day and boarding school situated in North Parramatta. Tara is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and the HSC.

Address

Masons Drive

Town or Suburb

North Parramatta

State

NSW

Post Code

2151

Region(s)

Sydney West

Telephone

02 9630 6655

Website

www.tara.nsw.edu.au

An International Baccalaureate World School

Enrolments Availability

Events Calendar

Upcoming Events

TARA ANGLICAN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS - Meet the Principal (Senior School)
Wed Aug 06 @ 9:30AM - 11:30AM [78 Days to go]

TARA ANGLICAN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS - Meet the Principal (Senior School)
Thu Aug 14 @ 9:30AM - 11:30AM [86 Days to go]

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"At Tara, we are committed to fostering an inspirational learning environment for all students, empowering young women to thrive academically."

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Enrolment Link

https://www.tara.nsw.edu.au/enrolments/

Principal

Mrs Adele Ramsay

School Type

Early Learning
Primary School
Secondary School
Primary - Year 12 School

Campus Anatomy

Single School Location
Early Learning Centre
Kindergarten
ELC-12 Campus
Junior School
Middle School
Senior School

School Character

Independent
Anglican

Year Levels

Pre Kindergarten - Year 12

Religion

Anglican

Fees

Please visit our website

Fees Web Link

https://www.tara.nsw.edu.au/enrolments/fees-deposits/

International Students (CRICOS registered school)

Yes

CRICOS Provider Code

02320A

Main Gender

Girls

Student Enrolments

900

Gifted and Talented Program

Additional Needs Program

Boarding

Boarding Available

Boarding Years:

From Year 5

Strong focus on...

Academic Achievement
Co-curricular Activities
Community
Culture / Tradition
Faith / Religion
Gifted and Talented
Languages
Music
Pastoral Care / Guidance
Performing Arts
Personal Values
Resources / Facilites
Science/Technology
Sport
Tertiary Pathways
Welfare

Language Subjects

English as a second language
French
Japanese
Spanish
Other Languages

Tara has a proud tradition as a non-selective Anglican girls' day and boarding school in Sydney, that nurtures its students academically while offering extensive cocurricular opportunities in sport, performing and creative arts and service.

Tara's purpose is to be a Christian learning community, characterised by excellence that encourages and empowers our girls
to achieve in a dynamic world.

Discover Tara today.

Overview

Tara Anglican School for Girls is a specialist in girls' education. Tara is located on 12 hectares of beautiful grounds in North Parramatta. Tara has a rich heritage of more than 120 years, an active school community, and a bright and exciting future. Our purpose is to be a Christian learning community, characterised by excellence, which encourages and empowers girls to achieve and serve in a dynamic world.

Tara is an inspirational learning environment for Pre Kindergarten to Year 12 girls and young women with boarding from Years 5 to 12. Tara has a strong and proud tradition as an Anglican, non-selective school for girls which nurtures its students academically as well as provides great opportunities in the co-curricular arenas of the performing and creative arts, sports and the service of others. It is a school filled with energy and vitality and the students enjoy impressive facilities and excellent teaching by passionate and dedicated staff.

The Strategic Plan 2016-2020 provides the impetus and direction for the development of the school. Our aim is to build a future that optimisms each girl's ability to learn and develop as a strong, resilient young woman who leaves Tara well prepared to embrace life's adventures. By the end of 2020, Tara will be a leader in girls’ Christian education: research-informed teaching and learning with an emphasis on the holistic development of each student, and where every student is cared for, challenged and equipped to live out the distinctive values of the School. Tara will continue to promote excellence. It will promote academic excellence and continue to offer a wide selection of opportunities and offer service to others. The relational aspects of connection and support will continue to be key defining aspects of the school's culture. The Christian faith will continue to form our foundation.

We enjoy sharing with you the busy life of the school as well as the success of our students, past and present, and staff on this page. We welcome all families considering Tara to visit the school on a tour to learn more about what we can offer your daughters.

Transport Options

Visit the Tara website for bus timetables and more information about how to get to the school.

Scholarships

Tara Anglican School for Girls offers a number of academic, music and regional boarding scholarships.

2026 Scholarships are now open. Applications close 7 February 2025.

For more infromation on Scholarships at Tara, visit the link below.

www.tara.nsw.edu.au/enrolments/scholarships/

If you are interested in employment opportunities at our school please visit the following page:

Employment link:

https://www.tara.nsw.edu.au/explore/employment/

Principal's Message

We Welcome You

A very warm welcome to Tara Anglican School for Girls. I am honoured to be the Principal of this outstanding school. When deciding on a school for your daughter, gaining insight into the school's culture and purpose is so important. Therefore, I invite you to visit Tara and connect with our staff and students, allowing you to grasp the diverse offerings and our strong emphasis on learning.

Mrs Adele Ramsay

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