Type of School: Independent, Uniting Church, Girls from Kindergarten to Year 12.

2007 Fees: Range from $11,390 – $19,020.

Intake Years: Main entry points are Kindergarten, Years 3, 5, 7, 10 and 11. Total enrolment 1100 students.

Scholarships: Available for Year 7 – Academic, All Rounder and Music and Year 10 – Academic, Old Girls’ Union, Music and Best All Round Student. Scholarship applications close in February each year.

Special Programs: A range of programs aim to maximise student potential including integrated Kindergarten to Year 12 personal development program, International Baccalaureate Diploma, tutor groups, student network support scheme, Year 10 community service, Years 5 and 7 transition programs, Camps program, Old Girls’ Mentor scheme, work experience, Global Experience Scholarships program and Technical team training for performing arts productions. After School Care for K – 6.

Co-Curricular Activities: Astronomy, chamber orchestra, chess, choirs, Community Involvement Program, Concert Band, Crusaders, debating, drama, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, ensembles, Mock trial, Orchestra, public speaking.

Open Days: Tours of the School are conducted each week,though booking with the Enrolments Office is essential.

General Comments: Ravenswood recognises the distinct educational and development needs of girls as they progress through Junior, Middle & Senior schools. Facilities include a performing arts theatre, attractive grounds featuring garden areas and courtyards, extensive multi-purpose complex with heated pool, flexible gymnasium and strength and conditioning centre. K-6 centre, Technology and Learning Centre, computer laboratories, networked computers and wireless notebooks in classrooms. Students access curriculum resources and their own computer files from home or classroom through a secured online curriculum website. Specialist teachers in prep school for music, speech and French. Years 3 to 6 have additional specialist language, computer, art, library and design and technology teachers. Ravenswood students gain consistently outstanding results from a non-selective intake. In 2006 49% of Ravenswood Higher School Certificate and International Baccalaureate students gained a UAI of 90 or more.