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Al Zahra College

Arncliffe, NSW 2205

Independent
Co-Ed
Primary & Secondary
Years
K–12
Primary & Secondary
Students
773
ACARA 2025
Annual fees
$3,800
Domestic
Next open day
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School Overview

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School overview facts
School typePrimary & SecondarySectorIndependent
Year levelsK–12Enrolments773
Early learningYes · campus unconfirmedTeacher–student ratio1:15.1
GenderCo-EdPrincipalNot available
BoardingNot availableFoundedNot available
School overview facts
School typePrimary & Secondary
Year levelsK–12
Early learningYes · campus unconfirmed
GenderCo-Ed
BoardingNot available
School overview facts (continued)
SectorIndependent
Enrolments773
Teacher–student ratio1:15.1
PrincipalNot available
FoundedNot available

Early learning & quality

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Al Zahra College · campus unconfirmed

Offered by this school; campus not confirmed. Age programmes not yet confirmed.

Al Zahra College Preschool

ARNCLIFFE · NSW · SE-00006388

Overall NQS rating
Meeting NQS

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Quality areas7 areas
QA1Educational program and practice
Meeting NQS
QA2Children’s health and safety
Meeting NQS
QA3Physical environment
Meeting NQS
QA4Staffing arrangements
Meeting NQS
QA5Relationships with children
Meeting NQS
QA6Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
Meeting NQS
QA7Governance and leadership
Meeting NQS
ACECQA · 1 July 2026Report issued: 12 July 2023
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Programme availability is based on reviewed service links and school website evidence. ACECQA register snapshot: 1 July 2026.

Enrolment history

Enrolments from 2021 to 2025Bar chart of reported student totals. Exact figures and reporting details are available in the table below. Missing figures have no bar.07732021: 519 students · K–1220212022: 549 students · K–1220222023: 614 students · K–1220232024: 731 students · K–1220242025: 773 students · K–122025

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys
357(46.2%)
Girls
416(53.8%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home
98%
English only
2%
Not stated
0%

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Al Zahra College

3-5 Wollongong Rd, Arncliffe NSW 2205

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Key Highlights

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  • IB continuum from early years to Year 12

    Al Zahra College is authorised for PYP, MYP and DP, giving students an IB pathway from early learning to Year 12.

  • Dedicated 3–6 early learning centre

    Al Zahra Kingdom is the college’s early learning centre for children aged 3–6, offering care and education on campus.

  • Arabic and Islamic studies in the day

    Arabic is part of the regular school day, alongside Islamic Studies based on the Shia Jaafari Ithna Ashari tradition.

School Fees

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Indicative annual school fees by year level
Year LevelDomestic Students
Primary School
Kindergarten$3,800
Year 1$3,800
Year 2$3,800
Year 3$3,800
Year 4$3,800
Year 5$3,800
Year 6$3,800
Secondary School
Year 7$3,800
Year 8$3,800
Year 9$3,800
Year 10$3,800
Year 11$3,800
Year 12$3,800
Information updated: 22 Sept 2026

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