A GLOBAL
SISTERHOOD
Welcome to Kambala
Principal, Ms Jane Danvers
Kambala has been shaping the lives of girls since 1887, driven by a core purpose of instilling unwavering courage and curiosity to educate women of ambition, integrity and consequence.
We are fiercely proud to be a girls’ school, and I have the privilege of providing an education that prepares girls for the global challenges and choices they will face as women and citizens of the future.
To us, each student is remarkable in the making; an individual with her own dreams, aspirations and potential, valued for her distinct personality and talents. Her contributions and achievements are acknowledged and celebrated, and from this she experiences a real sense of belonging, where mutual respect and support form the foundation of her educational journey, empowering her to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
With our guidance, girls can write their unique story, shape their personal narrative and realise their ambitions on the world stage.
Kambala is an exceptional place in which to learn and grow and I welcome you warmly.
a distinct philosophy
We are a recognised leader in girls’ education, providing our students with transformational learning for a transforming world.
We know the criteria for success in education go well beyond examination scores: successful girls’ schools are built on distinctive values, sound principles, a challenging curriculum and a robust teaching framework.
We know that our girls must be equipped with strong foundations in literacy, numeracy and the sciences; these are the bedrocks on which the careers of the future will be built.
However, beyond this, we know we need to equip the next generation with the aptitudes and behaviours that will best place them to make the most of the exciting opportunities ahead. We must instil in them the principles of humanity in global-mindedness, curiosity in self-authorship, respect in sisterhood and courage in thought leadership.
This approach is what defines us. This is what sets us apart.
Girls at the forefront
We are a school designed for girls. We are fiercely proud to be a school that values education specifically for them.
We are specialists in uplifting young women and embody the idea of sisterhood, where girls learn from each other in academic and personal contexts.
The complete educational journey
Joint learning pathways
We offer both the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) and the Higher School Certificate (HSC). We are consistently one of the the highest ranked girls’ school in NSW offering this joint pathway.
Driving innovation
The Kambala Institute of Teaching Excellence (KITE) guides professional development, and our research initiatives and alliances drive continual improvement that have a direct and positive impact on every girl’s education at Kambala.
GIRLS AT THE FOREFRONT
Kambala plays a pivotal role in shaping the lives of girls, from their earliest years to their final exams and well beyond.
THE COMPLETE EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY
Our immersive learning environment provides all that a student can need, from learning through playing as a 6-month old in the Early Learning School, to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) or HSC in Years 11 and 12.
Our youngest learners reap the benefits of the Reggio Emilia programme, and as they progress, we provide increasingly deeper learning challenges and wider options for co-curricular and extra curricular activities.
OFFERING JOINT LEARNING PATHWAYS
Kambala is one of the very few girls’ schools in NSW that offers a joint learning pathway through the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) and the Higher School Certificate (HSC).
Both the IB Diploma and the HSC enable entry to university, and students in both programs are eligible for an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) based on the results earned through internal assessments and their final examinations. This allows senior students to tailor their programmes to their own interests, abilities and future plans.
Whichever path a girl chooses, she experiences a rich, diverse and challenging learning environment and finishes her secondary education with a deep sense of pride and purpose.
DRIVING INNOVATION THROUGH PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND RESEARCH
As a professional learning community and an employer of choice, we attract, develop, and retain world-class staff who are committed to the learning and wellbeing of our girls.
We build lasting and learning-focused alliances with exceptional institutions both nationally and internationally and our educators set the standard of learning.
Our respected voice, ongoing research and high quality leadership adds depth and breadth to the educational landscape. We amplify professional development through our Kambala Institute for Teaching Excellence (KITE) to drive innovation and improvement consistently.
of our 2024 cohort applied to study overseas.
INSTILLING MORAL PURPOSE AND DEPTH OF THOUGHT
Kambala has a history and longstanding tradition of being a caring, vibrant and academic environment.
We carry this tradition forwards, on our mission to challenge and nurture every girl to realise her full potential for personal and academic excellence, honouring our heritage and Anglican traditions while creating an environment of innovation and change. As a community we embrace diversity, foster inclusion and celebrate our capacity to make a difference in the world.
We guide girls on their learning and personal journeys instilling our values of Humanity, Courage, Curiosity and Respect to educate, enlighten and inform.
Through these core principles we guide every girl to engage fully with her surroundings, face challenge and lead boldly, seek continual development both academically and personally, and apply empathy and heart in all aspects of her life.
Ensuring balance and wellbeing
One of our great strengths is the importance we place in the personal character development of each student, building her individual resilience and ability to shine as a local and global citizen.
Kambala provides an empowering learning environment that celebrates independent thought and nurtures the confidence to advocate for change. "
Anjalee Desai OG21
Hampshire House
Junior School
Senior School
Boarding
