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Kinma School

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It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. Kinma School is an independent primary school in Terrey Hills, NSW, for K–6. It had 67 students as of 2025 (ACARA). Compare it with nearby schools, and book a tour to see it in person.

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Kinma School

Terrey Hills, NSW 2084

Independent
Co-Ed
Primary
Years
K–6
Primary
Students
67
ACARA 2025
Annual fees
Not published
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Dynamic educational environment fostering independent, flexible thinkers in a nurturing, non-competitive setting.

Located in beautiful bushland, the school promotes child-centred, democratic education. Emphasising play-based learning, small multi-age classes, and high teacher-student ratios, it nurtures individuality and promotes independent, self-directed learning for preschool and primary school age children.

School Overview

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School overview facts
School typePrimarySectorIndependent
Year levelsK–6Enrolments67
Early learningNot confirmedTeacher–student ratio1:8.2
GenderCo-EdPrincipalNot available
BoardingNoFoundedNot available
School overview facts
School typePrimary
Year levelsK–6
Early learningNot confirmed
GenderCo-Ed
BoardingNo
School overview facts (continued)
SectorIndependent
Enrolments67
Teacher–student ratio1:8.2
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.0922021: 92 students · K–620212022: 85 students · K–620222023: 76 students · K–620232024: 75 students · K–620242025: 67 students · K–62025

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys
35(52.2%)
Girls
32(47.8%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home
32%
English only
63%
Not stated
4%

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Kinma School

127 Coolowie Rd, Terrey Hills NSW 2084

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Key Highlights

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  • Child-led, democratic learning model

    Kinma uses a progressive, democratic model with child-led learning, pupil participation and assessment rather than testing.

  • Five-acre bushland campus

    The school is set on five acres of bushland in Terrey Hills, and the natural environment is built into daily learning.

  • Primary and preschool on one site

    Kinma offers both primary schooling and an Exceeding-rated preschool, giving families a continuous early years pathway.

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