Ascham School

Since 2014, Andrew Powell BA MA. Applied science degree from the University of Sydney. Joined the school as a science teacher in 1993, before becoming deputy head of science two years later. On the senior management team since 2004 and deputy head

The school's recommended entry years are preschool, infants and years 3, 5 and 7 although they are flexible if spaces become available, and we know of at least one GSGI subscriber who found spaces for her two girls at relatively short notice.

'Nearly all the students go to university,’ says school, which boasts ‘two recent Rhodes Scholars and a long list of university medalists’. Success in a broad range of careers ranging from ballet and the arts to business are a tribute to the

2023: Girls achieved marks of 70 per cent or above in 631 out of the 652 examinations. More than 60 per cent of our students scored an ATAR above 90.

Preschool:

Differs from many other schools as it comprises of a five-day programme (as opposed to optional two/three/five day options). Preschool girls have access to the school’s facilities including the gym, Packer Theatre and Hillingdon library

Very little attention or acknowledgement of any SEN needs. The school explains, 'The nature of Dalton, with students being able to choose any study periods and develop an autonomous approach to her learning, means it is best suited for girls of

Regular one-on-one support to assist ESL students, but students are 'required to have English language competency.'

Although Ascham place a strong emphasis on academic qualities, the feel is also very much for ‘a well-rounded education’.

Lots of room for the creative and artsy crowd to grow with the ‘great Packer Theatre,’ which boasts a revolving stage and

Lots of options sports wise: Saturday sports include softball, touch football, rowing (‘beware the early morning starts’), tennis, basketball, hockey and water polo. Extracurricular options include swimming, sailing, athletics and equestrian.

There is a strong emphasis on easy transition to school life at Ascham, with each new student being nominated an ‘Ascham sister,’ who contacts each girl before they arrive and continue to be there to help and support their ‘sister’.

In the senior

There is a ‘misconception that all the parents are Eastern Suburbs elite’. However, in many cases both parents work, and although there is definitely a good proportion of wealthy parents, there is no great divide. 

The parents are united in a

Somewhat unusually, the school was evasive about fees, but undoubtedly will part with that information when the time comes to write the cheque. We do know that optional extra subjects may incur additional cost. Parents used to the UK system will be

Ascham suffered unfairly, in the past, from a reputation of exclusivity left over from the 80's. However, it has come out the other side improved and with its eye firmly on the future. Expats will benefit from the fact it is easier to get a place