Sydney Grammar School St Ives Preparatory School

Welcome to Sydney Grammar School St Ives Preparatory School, located at 11 Ayres Road in the beautiful suburb of Saint Ives, Australia. As an establishment and point of interest, we are proud to be a primary school that offers a unique and enriching educational experience for young boys.

At St Ives Preparatory, we understand that every child is unique and has their own special interests and thirst for understanding. That's why we offer a five-day Preschool program designed specifically for deeply curious boys. Our aim is to foster their curiosity and provide them with the tools they need to explore and learn.

We believe that social and emotional development is just as important as academic growth. In our Kindergarten program, we focus on building confidence, happiness, and social connections. We want our boys to feel empowered and supported in their journey towards becoming well-rounded individuals.

One of the highlights of our school is our inspiring natural playground. After observing boys' natural inclination towards outdoor activities, we constructed a playground that encourages digging, climbing, fossicking, and collecting. This allows our students to connect with nature and engage in active play.

As a school that values character development, we have our own unofficial School Song called "Leo Invictus." This song reflects the five values found in Carrington's Code: Respect, Courage, Integrity, Empathy, and Initiative. We believe that instilling these values in our boys will help shape them into responsible and compassionate individuals.

While our facilities, including spacious grounds and large open classrooms, are outstanding, our focus is on the human resources and building connections between people. Our dedicated teachers know their students well and aim to create an environment where they can thrive intellectually, socially, and emotionally. We foster a culture of mutual respect and strive to educate the heart and mind of our students.

At St Ives Preparatory, our boys lead a busy and productive school life. They have the opportunity to participate in a variety of programs including Music, Science, Drama, Debating, Visual Arts, Languages, Chess, and Sports. Our swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts, and main ovals are in constant use, providing ample opportunities for our boys to engage in physical activity and teamwork.

While some schools may make extravagant claims and promises, our focus has always been on preparing talented boys for advanced study and ultimately university. We aim to lay a strong foundation that will enable our boys to flourish academically as they continue on their educational journey.

We invite you to visit St Ives Preparatory and witness our outstanding facilities, but more importantly, experience the warm and supportive community we have created. We are dedicated to helping our boys grow into creative, intuitive, and sensitive young men who are well-prepared for the challenges of the future.