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We are as excited by our school’s future as we are proud of its rich academic, sporting, social and artistic history… and we’re just getting started.
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EnquiriesWe are as excited by our school’s future as we are proud of its rich academic, sporting, social and artistic history… and we’re just getting started.
Approaching our centenary in 2029, Canberra Grammar School stands as one of Australia’s leading independent co-educational schools, uniting nearly 100 years of tradition with a bold vision for the future.
As an Anglican day and boarding school for students from Pre-School to Year 12, we believe that a co-educational environment best prepares young people for the world beyond school where collaboration, equality, and respect are fundamental to success.
Our inclusive and globally minded community brings together students from more than 40 nations to learn, live and grow with purpose. Set on a magnificent campus in Canberra’s inner south, CGS offers exceptional academic, co-curricular and pastoral opportunities that inspire curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion in every student preparing them to thrive as citizens of the world.
We encourage students to develop critical-thinking skills, confidence in leadership, and the ability to find creative solutions in an increasingly complex world—while remaining active and compassionate citizens. Located on our Red Hill campus, the Senior School features outstanding facilities that support academic, co-curricular, and pastoral programmes.
Strong, respectful relationships underpin success. By truly knowing our students, setting high expectations, and fostering a global outlook, we empower them to find their place in the world.
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Who’s our latest citizen of the world? Goldie! Stowing away in our students’ flight to Beijing on 29 November, Goldie is joining our first CGS China Tour since 2019!
On the tour, CGS is re-establishing contact between our sister schools in both Beijing and Hangzhou, and meeting with Harrow School in Shanghai. Goldie has already had the grand tour of The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, within the Temple of Heaven complex in Beijing, and we have it on good authority that our little mascot will traverse quite a few more of China’s culturally significant places before the trip is through. ... See MoreSee Less
What a night! A huge thank you to every single staff member, student, parent, and member of our community who made our inaugural CGS Carols in the Quad such a momentous occasion! Merry Christmas! ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to Buru House for taking home the 2025 Primary School House Shield!
Primary School’s last Assembly for Term 4 was also an opportunity to farewell a number of Primary staff closing out their time with us this year, including our Head of Primary School, Dr Sandra Webster, who concludes a 45-year teaching career. Dr Webster was presented with a framed picture from CGS students, wishing her the very best in her retirement, which we also warmly extend.
Thank you to everyone in our Primary School: students, staff, parents, carers, and our wider community, for contributing to what makes Canberra Grammar School so special, and helping to make 2025 such a beautiful year. ... See MoreSee Less
Our enthusiastic Primary School Chorale and CGS Singers performed a beautiful mix of Christmas carols at Parliament House in the Marble Foyer this week, surrounded by a supportive audience of families and Parliament House staff. ... See MoreSee Less