WELCOME TO THE ULTIMATE EXPRESSION OF EXCELLENCE
WELCOME TO OUR SCHOOL
Reddam House North Shore is not just another educational option; it is a distinctive choice with a unique philosophy that balances academic rigour with cultural and sporting endeavours.
Reddam House North Shore is a co-educational, non-denominational, independent school designed to inspire students to achieve their maximum potential in a nurturing, progressive academic environment from ages 1 to 18.
Reddam House North Shore offers a fresh and contemporary approach to education by re-evaluating traditional teaching methods and curricula and creating a more dynamic, relevant and powerful model reflecting current attitudes. We nurture the unique individuality, talent and self-assurance of each student, equipping them to take on the world with the skills and confidence to ensure success.
Reddam House is proud to be an Inspired school. Inspired is a leading global premium school group operating across Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. Currently educating over 80,000 students, its international network of more than 110 outstanding schools delivers proven best practices to ensure world-class learning.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU
As an independent, co-educational network, both Inspired and Reddam House North Shore are dedicated to nurturing students to reach their fullest potential within a balanced academic setting. Our aim is to cultivate a holistic educational journey, instilling in students the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs necessary to tackle the challenges that lie ahead. We prioritise the discovery and enhancement of each student’s unique talents and personality, fostering their confidence and arming them with the skills and assurance needed to excel in the world.
WHAT MAKES REDDAM HOUSE NORTH SHORE UNIQUE
Non-denominational
Being non-denominational in nature, the Reddam House North Shore environment allows for total religious freedom whilst fostering mutual respect and tolerance. Through its curriculum and teaching methodology, Reddam House instils a sense of right and wrong and promotes ethical values and behaviour in all aspects of school and personal life.
Co-educational
Reddam House North Shore is a co-educational school group that educates students to identify and understand the differences between individuals that make up a school and therefore a community. We provide a secure and natural environment, reflecting the society in which students learn to relate to each other, and an opportunity for students to interact whilst comfortably encouraging gender equality.
Each child is an individual
At Reddam House North Shore, we recognise that each student is special and unique and our aim is to nurture and develop this uniqueness while simultaneously locating any latent talent and building on it. Students are encouraged to express their individuality, to be comfortable with who they are, and to respect each other for their differences. Our core objective is to provide each child with the opportunity to develop his or her full potential.
Raising the standard
In the Reddam House North Shore environment, each child is motivated, stimulated and supported to meet our highest academic expectations. We expect every child to rise to the challenge when presented with work that will extend and stimulate.
WHY REDDAM HOUSE?
ABOUT REDDAM HOUSE
Founded by the renowned educator Graeme Crawford in 2000, Reddam House has grown from its South African roots to become an international presence across the United Kingdom and then Australia in 2001. Reddam House North Shore builds on a prestigious legacy drawn from its sister school Reddam House Sydney, which is ranked as the number one Independent School in NSW based on HSC results.
All Reddam House schools have consistently combined excellent academic results with cultural and sporting distinction.
They have proved to be beacons of excellence in their respective jurisdictions, with groundbreaking achievements in all aspects of their well-rounded education. We believe that this unique, powerful and dynamic approach to schooling will be equally successful wherever it is implemented.
Successful schools in the heart of their community
All Reddam House Schools are individually developed and designed in response to their environment and location. Each school provides an excellent education for 150+ students, most of whom are drawn from the local area, helping to foster a strong relationship with the local community. Being non-denominational and co-educational, Reddam House is relevant and attractive to all segments of the community, offering all aspects of schooling from Early Learning (1-year olds) through Primary and High School.
Best of the Best
Handpicked educators and specialists in their field are offered at all levels and in all aspects of schooling, including academic, sport, dance, public speaking, debating, drama, music and visual arts.
Vibrant alternative to traditional schooling
Reddam House is an exciting option with a unique philosophy. Its fresh, colourful approach stands out against traditional education offerings.
Strong reputation for excellence
The Reddam House Schools have earned a superlative reputation and become synonymous with academic, cultural and sporting excellence.
Children’s school of choice
Reddam House creates well-rounded, happy individuals who simply love school.
Highly creative environment
Students are encouraged to pursue and thrive in creative and performing arts.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
A child’s education is the single most important consideration for any parent.
At Reddam House North Shore we believe that it is an individual’s total educational experience that instils the knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and values that they will carry with them for life.
We believe that this set of knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and values, instilled by education, will form the basis of how we approach the future. These are the foundations on which we build and plan our lives. The effects are long-term, and the consequences are far-reaching.
At Reddam House North Shore, we instill a sense of pride, responsibility, honesty and integrity in our students. We believe education is the catalyst for personal growth, development and achievement.
Reddam House sets a new standard in private education, with a dedication to excellence permeating every aspect of the school. Integrating innovative, challenging and enriching academic, performing arts and sports programmes, Reddam’s students leave with outstanding academic results, a love of learning, confidence and a firm value system that arms them to embrace the challenges life throws at them in their future endeavours.
THE REDDAM APPROACH TO EDUCATION
Lateral thinking, comprehension and innovative application of skills and concepts form the ethos of the Reddam House North Shore approach to education.
Great care is taken when selecting new Reddam House North Shore staff. We appreciate how vital our teachers are in shaping enquiring minds and developing young talent. Specialist knowledge, excellent qualifications, outstanding reputations and excellent rapport with students are just some of the qualities we expect from our teachers.
We live in a dynamic society, and flexibility is applied to the academic programme to accommodate the demands and challenges of an ever-changing world.
Reddam House North Shore offers an extensive range of subjects beyond the mandatory school curriculum. Through sound teaching methods, the students are exposed to a wide variety of subjects, including information technology and research skills. At Reddam House, we strive towards academic excellence in every grade, with the ultimate focus on achieving outstanding examination results. We actively foster responsible stewardship of the environment, both global and local.
A Reddam House education extends beyond the confines of traditional academia to tuition in life and communication skills, study methods and time management. We firmly believe it is vital that our students are adequately equipped to meet life’s challenges in a globally competitive world.
TEACHING AND LEARNING
Each classroom employs the services of an expert educator trained to implement our principles. Our teacher selection policy is one of the most vital aspects of our schools because we appreciate the importance of their contribution to shaping enquiring minds and developing young talent.
Reddam House North Shore prides itself on its policy of hand-picking outstanding educators.
Teachers are specially selected using the following criteria:
• A commitment to professional development and a demonstrated record of having kept abreast of recent, relevant educational methodology.
• An exceptional rapport and empathy with students, shown by treating them with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrated expertise in their subject area.
• Dynamic personality with a professional demeanour that creates a nurturing educational environment.
• Excellent academic qualifications.
WE EDUCATE CHILDREN TO THINK CRITICALLY & TO ASK QUESTIONS
Our aim is to promote independent thought and encourage young people to use the knowledge they have acquired to develop their own thoughts, ideas and opinions. We support children in their educational endeavours by teaching them how to think, not what to think.
Skills development
Students are taught to hone their thinking, understanding, application and analytical skills in each subject. Reddam House North Shore students also receive tuition in life and communication skills, study methods and time management, and are introduced to entrepreneurship, stock exchange and banking know-how, drug awareness and eating disorder programmes, guidance in choosing subjects and career counselling.
Outstanding academic results
Reddam House’s consistently outstanding results have cemented its reputation as an institution committed to academic excellence and its position amongst the leading schools in each of the cities in which it operates.
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
An emphasis on sport and the creative arts
Sport, creative, and performing arts feature strongly in a Reddam House North Shore education. Students are encouraged to participate in these activities on both competitive and non-competitive levels, resulting in students that are well-rounded and not solely focused on academia. Reddam House believes that sport plays a major role in building the personal and social values necessary to achieve success.
The pursuit of performing and creative arts promotes individuality, personal growth, self-confidence and freedom of expression, while also promoting self-discipline and mutual respect. Compulsory training in public speaking and drama has been developed to ensure that all Reddam House North Shore students build strength in these crucial life skills.
ACTIVITIES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Various day trips, environmental and outdoor education programmes, local and overseas tours and exchange programmes are offered to enrich our students’ learning experiences. Annual academic, cultural and sporting tours are undertaken locally, nationally and internationally. These tours and excursions enrich the curriculum and provide opportunities for students to perform and compete in a wider arena, resulting in improved social skills and greater awareness of the world in which they live.
STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES
At Reddam House North Shore, we provide learners with a supportive, stimulating learning environment. Our exemplary campus spans 8,000 square metres and is fully equipped to deliver top educational provision, including academics, sports, and the creative and performing arts. From cutting-edge classrooms to expansive outdoor spaces, each area is thoughtfully curated to cultivate creativity, focus, and a love of learning.
Our new campus is a shining example of an ‘urban vertical school’, boasting a modern design that incorporates the vision of Inspired schools worldwide. With a focus on sustainability, the campus features adaptive heritage reuse and ambitious zero-carbon principles.
The architectural vision is brought to life on the famous site on 41 McLaren Street, designed by renowned Austrian-Australian architect, Harry Seidler. Known for his innovative and modernist approach, Seidler’s design philosophy emphasises functionality, aesthetics, and the integration of natural light and open spaces. His visionary style is evident in the school’s sleek lines, dynamic forms, and harmonious blend of contemporary and heritage elements. Seidler’s architectural mastery ensures that all facilities are not only visually striking, but also conducive to an inspiring and effective learning environment.
MODERN PURPOSE-BUILT LEARNING FACILITIES
Exemplary learning facilities give students the best possible start to their education. With 54 general classrooms, we have ample capacity for delivering stimulating lessons across year groups, and Years 7 to 12 enjoy access to our five state-of-the-art science labs. Multiple libraries, study rooms, breakout spaces and a senior resource centre complete the complement of dedicated learning areas allowing children to unlock their full academic potential.
Our new campus will be equipped with premium facilities to support a diverse and dynamic learning environment, including:
• Large 8,000m2 of floor space, boasting 54 general learning classrooms
• 5 state-of-the-art science labs for Years 7-12
• Arts, design & tech areas
• Music studios with 12 practice rooms
• Sports hall and auditorium
• Outdoor terraces with a play area
• Multiple libraries
• Multipurpose breakout spaces
• Dance studio
• Senior resource centre and study rooms
• Stunning roof terrace with views of Sydney Harbour
SCHOOL LIFE
Behaviour through positive reinforcement
Whilst the Reddam House philosophy is structured to create a sense of freedom within which individuality is encouraged, personal growth and self-confidence promoted, and freedom of expression allowed, the extent of that freedom is defined by the Discipline Code. Responsibility is placed on the student to enjoy freedom within the parameters of this code, which is a partnership between Reddam House North Shore, parents and students. Within the Reddam House approach, students who contravene the discipline code are awarded demerits.
They may also earn credits, which can cancel out demerits for minor infringements. The Discipline Code is signed by students and their parents, allowing students to actively take responsibility for their behaviour.
Regular testing
Students are tested on a regular basis, and this forms an essential part of our unique teaching programme. The tests are conducted under examtype conditions and provide invaluable practice in being able to complete a set task within a limited timeframe and performing successfully in examinations. The tests are also used as diagnostic tools to let teachers, students and parents know what has been mastered and to flag areas needing further consolidation.
Class sizes
Reddam House is committed to maintaining small class sizes based on research, which has demonstrated that smaller numbers are one of the most effective ways to increase the learning capacity of each individual student.
A relaxed dress code for comfortable learning
At Reddam House North Shore, we believe that feeling comfortable is conducive to working at your optimum level. Reddam House prides itself on its uniform, which we prefer to refer to as a multiform. We have designed the multiform to be practical and eye-catching, whilst at the same time being enjoyable to wear. Any items from the multiform can be coordinated with each other throughout the seasons and year to suit the individual. There is, however, a formal uniform which is to be worn at formal functions and when representing the school.
Children joining our magnificent school will be welcomed into a vibrant community, which is easy to recognise thanks to our distinctive school uniform. Also known as the ‘multiform,’ the Reddam House uniform is both practical and visually appealing. Its versatile design allows students to combine different elements and express their individuality while fostering a sense of belonging to the school community. The fact that there are no specific seasonal uniform requirements throughout the year offers additional flexibility.
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ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Academic Scholarships are offered to students entering Years 7 to 11. Scholarships allow for partial or full remission of tuition fees throughout a student’s secondary education.
Academic Scholarships for students are awarded on the performance of the Scholarship examination, as well as the information and documentation provided during the scholarship registration process. Scholarship exams are held annually in March for entry into the following year and registrations open in mid-January on our website. All offers of scholarship are at the discretion of the Principal.
Registration for Scholarships in 2026 will open Monday 20th January 2025 and the exam will be held on Sunday 9th March 2026.
The scholarship exam is conducted on our behalf by Academic Assessment Services, so please visit their website for practice papers and any further information.
EMBRACING INDIVIDUALITY. PREPARING LEADERS.
Inspired is the world’s leading and most innovative education group, with over 110 premium private schools spanning six continents.
Inspired provides proven excellence in premium education to over 80,000 students worldwide from 1 to 18 years of age. Inspired students benefit from the unique global connectivity of premium schools that are anchored in their local communities.
The individuality of every student is unlocked through a holistic curriculum focused on the three pillars – Academic Excellence, Sport, and the Creative & Performing Arts – ensuring every student achieves their full potential. Through this global approach, we aim to inspire and prepare students to be global citizens – ready to seize their exciting futures and truly flourish with the confidence and attitude needed to thrive in their ever-changing world.
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WHY JOIN AN INSPIRED SCHOOL
Access
to
the Inspired global group of over 110 premium schools
Students from Reddam House North Shore uniquely benefit from meaningful global connectivity with over 110 Inspired premium schools, across 25 countries, spanning six continents.
Students can participate in Inspired’s Global Summer Camps, staying at some of Europe’s top boarding schools and taking part in programmes delivered by world-class partners. The camps are a wonderful opportunity to travel, meet peers from other countries and get involved with inspiring activities, from sports to fashion and learning a new language.
For Students wanting to experience life in another school, our Inspired Exchange Programme is available for stays from four weeks to a year. Every exchange offers a unique opportunity to explore new places, improve language skills, make new friends, and experience new cultures. Exchanges are available in Spain, UK, Italy, Switzerland, Portugal and South Africa.
Fostering Excellence with a World-Class Education
Reddam House North Shore is set to become a leading co-educational, non-denominational school in New South Wales. As a new school, we are dedicated to recognising and cultivating the unique potential of each student, preparing our graduates for unlimited achievement.
Specialised subject teachers from Primary onwards
Students are taught by specialised subject teachers in many areas. Research shows that strong subject knowledge impacts the effectiveness of teaching and learning. All our students, benefit from a team of specialist staff who bring deeper and broader subject knowledge and have greater insight into the subject that they teach.
Hand-picked teachers from the Inspired group
Our hand-picked teachers provide the best in-class teaching and the deepest learning from Inspired’s global network of premium schools. With access to the very best teachers, our students experience exceptional teaching, enabling them to reach their highest aspirations and achieve their true potential.
Guaranteed entry to Inspired boarding schools
By choosing to study at Reddam House North Shore, students are guaranteed a place at any of Inspired’s premium boarding schools around the world, if they choose to pursue their secondary studies outside of Australia.
Our boarding schools offer a transformative experience that promises an exceptional education, balanced with exciting weekend enrichment activities.
THE INSPIRED LEARNING APPROACH
Our three-pillar approach is defined by supportive academic excellence and the exploration of life skills to develop students’ self-confidence and self-assurance.
We do this by delivering a focus on the individual and offering a broad curriculum based on the three pillars. Academics are at the centre of our approach but are also complemented equally by Performing Arts and Sport. This rich curriculum ensures that every student can discover their passions and develop their skills. Students are encouraged and supported to excel across all areas, even those they find more difficult.
At Reddam House North Shore students benefit from a variety of extra-curricular clubs and enrichment activities including a full sports programme. Drama, music and theatrical productions form an integral part of our Inspired approach to education.
ACADEMICS
Central to all our schools, our core of academics teaches our students critical and lateral thinking to inform the understanding and application of a wide variety of disciplines. Inspired teachers are some of the most qualified and outstanding teachers in the world, ensuring that our students achieve their best in public examinations, are ready to thrive at university and in the workplace, and develop skills and aptitudes for life.
PERFORMING & CREATIVE ARTS
At Reddam House North Shore, students experience a vast array of performing and creative arts as part of their curriculum. It is no surprise that they excel in performances that enrich the life of the school and the wider community.
SPORT
Inspired’s sporting pillar stands for health and wellbeing, fun, motivation, self-discipline and self-esteem. Whether involving students in team sports or introducing them to individual pursuits, we aim to provide an athletics programme to suit every student. Reddam House North Shore students can get involved in a broad range of sporting pursuits. As a global schools’ group, we offer an unrivalled range of opportunities for competitive sports.
INSPIRED GLOBAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
Reddam House North Shore students also have guaranteed access to study at any one of Inspired’s fantastic premium boarding schools around the world thanks to the Inspired Global Exchange Programme.
Reddam House North Shore School students can stay at one of our boarding schools in Europe, Asia or Africa from 4 weeks to up to a year. We hold your place open in Reddam House North Shore, so you don’t need to worry about what happens when your child returns home. Every exchange offers a unique opportunity to explore new places, improve language skills, make new friends and experience new cultures. All Inspired boarding schools ensure a premium experience and deliver
on rigorous boarding standards. Students enjoy building deeper friendships and learn to be more independent, with the support of specialist boarding staff. Students can choose to stay in one of our boarding schools across the world, or in a Homestay setup.
Exchanges are available in Spain, the UK, Italy, Switzerland, Portugal, South Africa, Belgium and Vietnam. No matter where they choose, there is an exciting adventure awaiting them.
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INSPIRED GLOBAL SUMMER CAMPS
Extraordinary Experiences, Lifelong Memories
Our summer camps give students the chance to stay at some of the world’s top boarding schools and take part in programmes and adventures delivered by world-class partners.
Inspired Camps are an opportunity to travel, meet peers from other countries and get involved with inspiring activities, learning new skills that will stay with them forever. We offer a broad range of programme options – from sports and fashion to learning a language – designed to nurture current interests and build new ones, leaving every student with enriching memories.
UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS
Our reputation is built upon the success of our students. We are educational experts; we know how to get the very best out of your children and set them up for their future success.
Graduates from all Inspired schools are renowned for the excellent academic results they achieve in public examinations. Our students regularly win places on the most demanding and challenging courses at the best universities in the world.
Inspired students are ambitious. At school they learn to love learning, they love communicating and they love being challenged academically. Students leave us with the confidence to embrace the future, no matter what challenges they face within their lives.
VERY BEST UNIVERSITIES INSPIRED STUDENTS graduate into the in the world
75% of students go to their 1st choice university
Our team of experts make sure students understand all the options available to them. We support and meticulously advise them through the whole university application process.
Inspired students have won places at many prestigious universities throughout the world, and we are extremely proud of our growing alumni base.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IS KEY TO
ALL INSPIRED
SCHOOLS
Inspired students leave school upon completing their studies to go on to join the world’s best universities, including the UK’s Russell Group, Oxford, Cambridge and America’s Ivy League schools, as well as many other top institutions across the globe.
USA & CANADA
Asbury University
Auburn University
Berklee College of Music, Boston
Bentley University
Boston College
Brown University
California Institute of Technology
Calgary University
Columbia University
Concordia University
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
Duke University
Emory University
Georgia University
Georgetown University
Harvard University
Illinois University
Iowa State University
Lafayette College
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Marshall University
McGill University
Monash University
New York University (NYU)
Olin College, Boston
Ontario University
Parsons School of Design
Pennsylvania State University
Princeton University
Purdue University
Queen’s University
Ryerson University
Stanford University
University of Alabama
University of Alberta
University of British Columbia
University of California, Davis, LA,
Berkeley, San Diego
University of Chicago
University of Indiana
University of Indianapolis
University of Florida
University of Michigan
University of Quebec
University of San Diego
University of Toronto
University of Victoria, Vancouver
Wellesley College
Yale University
LATIN AMERICA
Facultad Libre de Derecho, Monterrey
Instituto Tecnologico de Costa Rica
Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey
Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
UPC Lima
Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo
Leon
Universidad de Buenos Aries
Universidad de Monterrey
Universidad del Pacifico
Universidad de Lima
Universidad de los Andes
Universidad Pontificia Catolica de Chile
ULACIT Costa Rica
UK
Brighton University
Cardiff University
Dublin University
Durham University
Imperial College London
King’s College London
Lancaster University
London School of Economics
Newcastle University
Oxford Brookes University
Queen Mary University of London
Trinity College London
University of Bath
University of Birmingham
University of Bristol
University of Cambridge
University College London (UCL)
University of Exeter
University of Edinburgh
University of Glasgow
University of Leeds
University of Leicester
University of Liverpool
University of Manchester
University of Nottingham
University of Oxford
University of Southampton
University of St Andrews
University of Strathclyde
Warwick University
SOUTH AFRICA
University of Cape Town
University of Witwatersrand
Stellenbosch University
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
University of Johannesburg
University of Pretoria
North-West University
University of Western Cape
University of South Africa
Rhodes University
University of the Free State
Tshwane University of Technology
Nelson Mandela University
EUROPE
Autonomous University of Madrid
Budapest University
Bocconi University, Milan
Catolica Lisbon School of Business and Economics
CEU San Pablo University, Madrid
Comillas Pontifical University, Madrid
Copenhagen Business School
École hôtelière de Lausanne
Erasmus University, Rotterdam
IE University, Spain
HAN University, Arnhem
HEC Business School, Paris
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany
Insituto Marangoni, Milan
Maastricht University
Polytechnic University of Madrid
Rome University of Fine Arts
Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
Sciences Po, Paris
Technische Universitat, Munich
Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan
Universita San Raffaele, Milan
University College Utrecht
University of Alicante
University of Amsterdam
University of Copenhagen
University of Groningen
University of Lausanne
University of Lisbon
University of Lugano
University of Navarra
University of Rotterdam
Vatel Management School, Paris
ASIA-PACIFIC
Australian National University
Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan
International Christian University,
Japan
Monash University
NYU Shanghai
Osaka University
RMIT University, Melbourne
Seoul University
Seoul National University
Sophia University, Japan
University of Auckland
University of Hong Kong
University of Melbourne
University of New South Wales
University of Queensland
University of Western Australia
University of Sydney
Yonsei University, South Korea
MIDDLE EAST
American University of Bahrain
Bahrain University
LOCATION
CONVENIENT NORTH SYDNEY LOCATION
Situated less than a 1-minute walk to the new Victoria Cross metro station and main motorways, Reddam House North Shore is easy to access via Sydney’s street arteries and public transport. The school is an accessible nexus of learning, amidst the vibrant commercial and residential life of the city.
Reddam House North Shore, 41 McLaren Street, North Sydney NSW 2060
ADMISSIONS
APPLICATION FORM
Please complete an Application Form and attach the relevant supporting documents. For the full list of required documents, please visit our FAQs page.
REVIEW
The school reviews the applications with consideration given to academic ability and non-academic interests and achievements. Applicants on the waiting list will be informed via email.
INTERVIEW
Successful candidates are invited for an interview or walk and talk at Reddam House North Shore.
FORMAL OFFER
Your child receives an offer of enrolment, including details of registration.
ENROLMENT
Following acceptance of the offer and the payment of a non-refundable acceptance fee, your child begins their journey at Reddam House North Shore.