Head-to-head · 2026

Reddam House vs Wenona School

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 4 June 2026.

The Education Desk · Editorial team, schools + fertility + family services · Updated 4 June 2026 · How we rank · Editorial standards

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At a glance

The headline differences

  • Sector: Reddam House is Independent (non-denominational); Wenona School is Uniting Church.
  • Gender: Reddam House is co-educational; Wenona School is girls.
  • ICSEA gap of 13: Wenona School draws from a more advantaged community.
  • Wenona School is the older school (est. 1886 vs 2001).
  • Both schools are in Sydney, so catchment + commute considerations are similar.

Comparison

Side-by-side

Metric Reddam House Wenona School
City / suburbBondi, SydneyNorth Sydney, Sydney
SectorIndependent (non-denominational)Uniting Church
Genderco-educationalgirls
Year levelsEarly Learning-Year 12K-Year 12
ICSEA11881201
Year 12 fee$38,200$37,650
Year 7 fee$35,400$35,280
BoardingDay schoolDay school
Founded20011886
ReligionNon-denominationalUniting Church in Australia

All fees verified 4 June 2026 against each school's published schedule. Excludes uniforms, technology, camps, capital + boarding (unless shown).

Reddam House

Standout strengths

  • Modern co-ed eastern suburbs
  • Strong music + drama + visual arts
  • Personalised learning pathways

Independent co-educational school in Bondi, Sydney's eastern suburbs. Founded 2001. Non-denominational, day-only.

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Wenona School

Standout strengths

  • Strong HSC results + creative arts
  • North Sydney harbour-edge campus
  • Notable alumni: Quentin Bryce, Catherine Burn

Uniting Church girls' school in North Sydney. Founded 1886. Day-only, strong academic + arts focus.

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Common questions

FAQs

Which is better, Reddam House or Wenona School?

"Better" depends on family priorities. By ICSEA, Wenona School. By 2026 Year 12 fee, Wenona 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 Reddam House and Wenona School?

Reddam House's 2026 Year 12 tuition is $38,200 (Year 7: $35,400). Wenona School's 2026 Year 12 tuition is $37,650 (Year 7: $35,280). Both schools also charge additional levies (technology, camps, capital, uniform) typically adding 8-15% to headline tuition.

What are the ICSEA scores for Reddam House vs Wenona School?

Reddam House has an ICSEA score of 1188; Wenona School has 1201. 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, Reddam House or Wenona School?

Wenona School is the older school (founded 1886 vs 2001 for Reddam House).

Do Reddam House or Wenona School offer boarding?

Reddam House: Day school only. Wenona School: Day school only.

Next step

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Project Year 7-12 tuition with 4.5% annual indexation. Add boarding, levies and sibling discounts. Compare side-by-side.

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