Head-to-head · 2026
SCECGS Redlands vs Sydney Grammar 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 6 June 2026.
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At a glance
The headline differences
- Sector: SCECGS Redlands is Anglican; Sydney Grammar School is Independent (non-denominational).
- Gender: SCECGS Redlands is co-ed; Sydney Grammar School is boys.
- Year 12 fees differ by $5,310: SCECGS Redlands is more affordable.
- ICSEA gap of 81: Sydney Grammar School draws from a more advantaged community.
- Both schools are in Sydney, so catchment + commute considerations are similar.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | SCECGS Redlands | Sydney Grammar School |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Cremorne, Sydney | Darlinghurst, Sydney |
| Sector | Anglican | Independent (non-denominational) |
| Gender | co-ed | boys |
| Year levels | Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 | K-Year 12 (boys K-Year 12 College St; co-ed Edgecliff and St Ives Prep) |
| ICSEA | 1193 | 1274 |
| Year 12 fee | $47,100 | $52,410 |
| Year 7 fee | $43,800 | $52,410 |
| Boarding | Day school | Day school |
| Founded | 1884 | 1857 |
| Religion | Anglican (Sydney Church of England Co-educational Grammar School) | Non-denominational secular independent (per founding Act of Parliament) |
All fees verified 6 June 2026 against each school's published schedule. Excludes uniforms, technology, camps, capital + boarding (unless shown).
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.
See full profile →Sydney Grammar School
Standout strengths
- ›Consistently Sydney's top HSC academic results
- ›Strong Classics, Latin and humanities tradition
- ›GPS sport member with strong rowing and athletics
Independent (non-denominational) boys school in Darlinghurst, Sydney. Consistently Sydney's top HSC academic results
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FAQs
Which is better, SCECGS Redlands or Sydney Grammar School?
"Better" depends on family priorities. By ICSEA, Sydney Grammar School. By 2026 Year 12 fee, SCECGS Redlands 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 SCECGS Redlands and Sydney Grammar School?
SCECGS Redlands's 2026 Year 12 tuition is $47,100 (Year 7: $43,800). Sydney Grammar School's 2026 Year 12 tuition is $52,410 (Year 7: $52,410). Both schools also charge additional levies (technology, camps, capital, uniform) typically adding 8-15% to headline tuition.
What are the ICSEA scores for SCECGS Redlands vs Sydney Grammar School?
SCECGS Redlands has an ICSEA score of 1193; Sydney Grammar School has 1274. 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, SCECGS Redlands or Sydney Grammar School?
Sydney Grammar School is the older school (founded 1857 vs 1884 for SCECGS Redlands).
Do SCECGS Redlands or Sydney Grammar School offer boarding?
SCECGS Redlands: Day school only. Sydney Grammar School: Day school only.
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