Tara Anglican School for Girls

Established in 1897, Tara is a Christian learning community that values the uniqueness of each girl. Its purpose is to encourage, equip, and empower students to achieve, serve, and thrive through a focus on holistic development, academic excellence, and the cultivation of values such as affirmation, opportunity, integrity, and service. The school aims to foster an inspirational environment where students are challenged intellectually and personally.

Tara is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering the Primary Years Programme (ELC to Year 6) and the Middle Years Programme (Years 7 to 10). For students in Years 11 and 12, the school offers the choice of the Higher School Certificate (HSC) or the IB Diploma Programme starting in 2027. The curriculum emphasizes a balance of direct instruction and inquiry-based learning to develop literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills.

Tara has a reputation for academic excellence and preparing students for entry into top universities in Australia and internationally. The school consistently achieves outstanding Higher School Certificate (HSC) results. Graduates are encouraged to become compassionate, talented, and global citizens who are equipped to thrive in a dynamic world.

The school provides a supportive and inclusive culture with small class sizes and personalized attention. A Health Centre is located on the senior campus, with a comprehensive first aid room in the Junior School, and the school offers before and after school care as well as vacation care for students from ELC to Year 6. Pastoral care is integrated into the school's structure to support student wellbeing and development.

Tara is a non-selective school with main entry points at the Early Learning Centre, Kindergarten, and Years 5, 7, and 9, though applications for other years are considered based on vacancy. Prospective families are encouraged to book a school tour to experience the campus. The school also accepts a small number of international students each year and offers scholarships based on academic performance and cocurricular achievements.

The school operates on a four-term academic year. Terms typically commence in late January, April, July, and October, with breaks between terms and a mid-term break during Term 2. Boarders are required to return to the school prior to the commencement of each term.

Located on 12 hectares in North Parramatta, the campus features state-of-the-art facilities including an Aquatic Centre with a 25m heated indoor pool and learn-to-swim pool, a gymnasium, fitness centre, movement room, and multiple sports courts and ovals. Academic and creative spaces include an Astronomy Centre and Observatory, a Performing Arts Centre and Theatre, a visual arts complex, science and technology laboratories, and two libraries. The campus also houses Eggleton House for boarding, a chapel, a senior learning and careers centre, and a cafeteria.

The school offers a wide range of cocurricular activities designed to empower students, including debating, public speaking, and various academic and social clubs. Students participate in performing and visual arts, as well as a comprehensive sports program ranging from beginner to elite levels. Additionally, the Tara Enrichment Centre provides over 25 specialties for enrichment, and students have opportunities for cultural experiences, international performance tours, and exchange programs.