The Academy is a not-for-profit, independent school in Dubbo, NSW
Our values
We are dedicated to developing our region’s high potential students of today into the principled leaders and innovators of tomorrow and empowering them to make a difference to their community and the world.
Innovation
We encourage forward and lateral thinking.
We embrace creativity, communication and collaboration.
We drive innovation and foster skills which are relevant now and into the future.
Learning
We focus on the individual as a whole; imparting academic, social, emotional and cultural skills for the future.
We strive for excellence through continuous improvement.
We enable our students to learn how to become life-long learners.
Respect
We commit to treating others equally with dignity and honour because together, we are strong.
We promote self-sufficiency, self-regulation and self-motivation as life skills.
We provide a safe, supportive environment in which everyone is valued and encouraged to grow.
Community
We believe that an investment in our children is an investment in our community.
We develop leaders who inspire, contribute to and drive change in their communities.
We promote local and global mindedness.
We are:
Co-educational
Non-denominational
Partnered with local community
A 21st Century Skills School
Not-for-profit
Founded by local residents
Years K-12
School prospectus
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School fees
Tuition fees are to be paid by the term in advance before the commencement of that term. Flexible payment plans are available by request.
2024 fees
Kindergarten Tuition - $5000 per year
Years 1-2 Tuition - $5240 per year
Years 3-4 Tuition - $6160 per year
Years 5-6 Tuition - $6580 per year
Years 7-8 Tuition - $7120 per year
Years 9-10 Tuition - $7640 per year
Year 11 -12 IB Tuition - $7640 + $1450 IB Fee per year
Activity Levy - $400 per year
2025 fees
Kindergarten Tuition - $5240 per year
Years 1-2 Tuition - $5500 per year
Years 3-4 Tuition - $6460 per year
Years 5-6 Tuition - $6900 per year
Years 7-8 Tuition - $7460 per year
Years 9-10 Tuition - $8020 per year
Year 11 -12 IB Tuition - $8020 + $1450 IB Fee per year
Activity Levy - $500 per year
25% of tuition is payable upon acceptance of letter of offer.
Individual ad-hoc incursions and excursions to paid as they arise.
There are no mandatory uniform fees - the Academy operates on a student dress code.
All students are required to purchase a Chromebook (~$500). Monthly payment options are available.
Sibling discounts
The Academy is pleased to offer the following sibling discounts:
2nd child - 15%
3rd child - 30%
4th+ child - 60%
The sibling discount applies to the Tuition fee only - not the Activity Levy.
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available for students who would not be able to attend The Academy without financial support.
Please contact us at office@theacademy.nsw.edu.au for more information.
“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other”
— John F. Kennedy
School board
The Academy is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of local business and community leaders. We have an Advisory Board and Advisory Groups who provide additional support.
The school principal is Mandi Randell. She is an experienced educator with two Master's Degrees, who came to teaching through underprivileged schools in New York, spent 8 years as 2IC in Newington College, and 2 years as Head of Teaching and Learning in Dubbo.
