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International Chinese School

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It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. International Chinese School is an independent primary school in St Leonards, NSW, for K–6. It had 116 students as of 2025 (ACARA). Compare it with nearby schools, and book a tour to see it in person.

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International Chinese School

St Leonards, NSW 2065

Independent
Co-Ed
Primary
Years
K–6
Primary
Students
116
ACARA 2025
Annual fees
Not published
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A nurturing environment fostering holistic development through a Christian worldview and bilingual immersion.

Emphasising values of respect and integrity, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum enriched by a bilingual immersion model, promoting academic excellence and personal growth within a supportive Christian community.

School Overview

Key information about International Chinese School

School overview facts
School typePrimarySectorIndependent
Year levelsK–6Enrolments116
Early learningNot confirmedTeacher–student ratio1:12.7
GenderCo-EdPrincipalNot available
BoardingNoFoundedNot available
School overview facts
School typePrimary
Year levelsK–6
Early learningNot confirmed
GenderCo-Ed
BoardingNo
School overview facts (continued)
SectorIndependent
Enrolments116
Teacher–student ratio1:12.7
PrincipalNot available
FoundedNot available

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.01162021: 73 students · K–520212022: 82 students · K–620222023: 81 students · K–620232024: 102 students · K–620242025: 116 students · K–62025

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys
66(56.9%)
Girls
50(43.1%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home
42%
English only
58%
Not stated
0%

Location

International Chinese School

211 Pacific Hwy, St Leonards NSW 2065

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Key Highlights

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  • 50% Mandarin bilingual immersion

    Students spend about half the week learning in English and half in Mandarin through a two-way immersion model.

  • NESA-approved Mandarin curriculum

    It is the first and only NSW school approved by NESA to deliver half the curriculum in Mandarin, with strong NAPLAN results noted by the school.

  • Music taught by specialist staff

    Music is taught by a specialist teacher from Years 1 to 6, with private lessons during the school day and co-curricular music options.

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