Head-to-head · 2026
Ascham School vs SCECGS Redlands
Side-by-side 2026 comparison: fees, ICSEA, sector, gender, programs and boarding. Both in Sydney. Sourced from each school's published schedule and ACARA MySchool. Verified 6 June 2026.
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At a glance
The headline differences
- Sector: Ascham School is Independent (non-denominational); SCECGS Redlands is Anglican.
- Gender: Ascham School is girls; SCECGS Redlands is co-ed.
- Ascham School offers boarding; SCECGS Redlands is day-only.
- Year 12 fees differ by $5,420: Ascham School is more affordable.
- ICSEA gap of 24: Ascham School draws from a more advantaged community.
- Both schools are in Sydney, so catchment + commute considerations are similar.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Ascham School | SCECGS Redlands |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Edgecliff, Sydney | Cremorne, Sydney |
| Sector | Independent (non-denominational) | Anglican |
| Gender | girls | co-ed |
| Year levels | K-Year 12 | Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 |
| ICSEA | 1217 | 1193 |
| Year 12 fee | $41,680 | $47,100 |
| Year 7 fee | $38,280 | $43,800 |
| Boarding | Yes · $33,200/yr | Day school |
| Founded | 1886 | 1884 |
| Religion | Non-denominational independent | Anglican (Sydney Church of England Co-educational Grammar School) |
All fees verified 6 June 2026 against each school's published schedule. Excludes uniforms, technology, camps, capital + boarding (unless shown).
Ascham School
Standout strengths
- ›Dalton Plan progressive education methodology (one of few in Australia)
- ›Top HSC results among Eastern Suburbs girls' schools
- ›Strong rowing program on Sydney Harbour
Independent (non-denominational) girls school in Edgecliff, Sydney. Dalton Plan progressive education methodology (one of few in Australia)
See full profile →SCECGS Redlands
Standout strengths
- ›Has offered the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma since 1988 - longer than any other school in NSW - running it alongside the HSC; the Year 9 Moonbah Program is a bespoke nine-week residential experience at the school's own High Country Campus in Jindabyne
- ›One of Sydney's highest-ICSEA schools at 1193 (~99th percentile, ~84% of students in the top socio-educational quarter); a premium, top-tier fee school with 2026 secondary tuition at $43,800-$47,100
- ›Distinctive experiential learning beyond the classroom: a compulsory Year 10 Arnhem Land cultural immersion with Culture College, an optional ten-week Year 10 Winter School at Jindabyne, and a transition to school-managed devices (MacBook Air for Year 7). Founded 1884, originally a girls' school, fully co-educational independent Anglican grammar today
SCECGS Redlands (Sydney Church of England Co-educational Grammar School) is a premium independent Anglican co-educational school in Cremorne on Sydney's lower north shore, teaching from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. Founded in 1884, it has been the longest-running IB Diploma provider in NSW (since 1988) and has a very high ICSEA of 1193. 2026 secondary tuition runs $43,800 (Year 7) to $47,100 (Years 9-12), excluding the resource/activity fee and technology charge.
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FAQs
Which is better, Ascham School or SCECGS Redlands?
"Better" depends on family priorities. By ICSEA, Ascham School. By 2026 Year 12 fee, Ascham School is more affordable. Both are in Sydney. The most meaningful comparison is on culture, programs, transport and entry pathway for your specific child – visit open days and talk to current parents.
What are the 2026 fees for Ascham School and SCECGS Redlands?
Ascham School's 2026 Year 12 tuition is $41,680 (Year 7: $38,280). SCECGS Redlands's 2026 Year 12 tuition is $47,100 (Year 7: $43,800). Both schools also charge additional levies (technology, camps, capital, uniform) typically adding 8-15% to headline tuition.
What are the ICSEA scores for Ascham School vs SCECGS Redlands?
Ascham School has an ICSEA score of 1217; SCECGS Redlands has 1193. The Australian median is 1000. ICSEA measures the socio-educational advantage of the school community – it correlates with academic outcomes but does NOT measure teaching quality or value-add. ICSEA is published by ACARA on MySchool.
Which school is older, Ascham School or SCECGS Redlands?
SCECGS Redlands is the older school (founded 1884 vs 1886 for Ascham School).
Do Ascham School or SCECGS Redlands offer boarding?
Ascham School: Yes, 2026 boarding fee from $33,200/yr. SCECGS Redlands: Day school only.
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