Established in 1981, Redeemer Baptist School is coeducational, catering for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. The main campus is located in 9 hectares of parklands in North Parramatta. From the elevated position of its turrets there are views to Parramatta and Sydney city skylines. There is easy access to public transport. A signficant feature of the School is its magnificent historic buildings.
Redeemer Baptist School caters for a diversity of skills, abilities and backgrounds. It has a distinctive Christian worldview and is renowned for its academic standards.
The School has a Preparatory School (Pre-Kindergarten to Year 4), a Middle School (Years 5 to 8), and a Senior School (Years 9 to 12).
The School seeks to create a learning environment that is thoughtful, free, sharing and respectful, rather than competitive, self-serving and fearful. This provides for the development of an authentic community. The School also seeks to encourage and strengthen Christian families in addition to those who wish to share the life of the School.
Redeemer Baptist School offers a comprehensive range of academic subjects and activities for all ages. The School has consistently obtained high academic achievements in NAPLAN, Higher School Certificate (HSC), and many other State and National competitions.
The School is recognised for its clear expectations for teaching and learning and has a strong focus on its K–12 literacy program, using WRAP (a Writing Approach to Reading). Redeemer staff have been trained to Graduate Certificate level in WRAP, and have also trained teachers from other schools in Sydney and across Australia in WRAP literacy. The School also collaborated with the Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation—with support from the Australian Government—to develop a pre-literacy course to assist in pre-school education.
Senior school students are offered a full range of subject selections, including higher level subjects such as Mathematics Extension 2 and English Extension 2. A special language program is also provided for students of non-English speaking background.
The Hills Regional Skills Centre (THRSC, 90512) was established by Redeemer at the Castle Hill campus and is a Registered Training Organisation providing a vocational education program for senior students. THRSC is a cross-sectoral education facility. Courses are offered in Construction and Hospitality.
The camping program of the School provides great opportunity for students to experience a range of adventures—canoeing, hiking, swimming—and to be challenged in their values and beliefs.
Whilst employing a balanced approach to learning with technology, Redeemer Baptist School pioneered developments within the Design and Technology course, winning the NSW “Minister’s Young Designers Awards” 9 times. The School has also gained an excellent reputation in Music and Drama.
Redeemer has been described as ‘a school that delivers excellence with a Christian worldview in education’ (in a motion agreed in the NSW Parliament). Professor The Hon Dr Geoff Lee, former NSW Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, said in Parliament that Redeemer is ‘committed to excellence in education under a Christian worldview’.
In 2024, Redeemer students were recognised for outstanding zone, state and national achievements:
French-Australian Regional Informatics Olympiad, Gold
Alpha Invitational Contest, Gold
UNSW Schools Programming Competition, Champion
UNSW Schools Mathematics Competition, Distinction Prize
HSC Extension Mathematics (2023), 1st
MANSW Investigating with Mathematics Competition, 1st prize
Years 2 & 3, 1st; Years 4 & 8, Highly Commended
RACI International Chemistry Quiz, 17-18 years, top score
STANSW Young Scientist Awards, 5 prize winners
Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards
1st, Upper Primary
1st & 2nd, AL Primary
National Schools’ Award, Primary
NESA WriteOn Competition
Gold Awards, Years 2 & 6
Silver Award, Year 4
Lions Voice of Youth Public Speaking Competition, 2nd
Singapore International Youth Art Final Competition, 2nd
Staedtler Senior Artists of the Year Award, 3rd
NSW CIS Athletics, 14 Years Boys 100m, Silver
Archery Australia National Youth Championships, Gold
NSW Fencing Championships Roberta Nutt Shield, Gold
NSW Junior Gymnastics Championships, Silver
Australian Open Karate Championship, Silver
NSW Volunteer of the Year, Nomination Award
Postgraduate Award for Education, Excelsia College
Overseas Students
The School welcomes students from overseas, being listed in the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) No. 00415K.
Courses:
Primary K–6 (008284G)
Junior Secondary 7–10 (005105F)
Senior Secondary 11–12 (005106E)
Pre-Kindergarten
Pre-Kindergarten is an Early Stage 1 NESA syllabus, structured educational program with attendance options followed by the availability of After School Care.
After School Care
The After School Care program assists parents of Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students who would like their children cared for after school until 6pm.
Homework Club
Students are supervised in homework or curriculum activities until 6pm.
Drama Club
Drama Club is open to students from Years 7 to 11. It involves mystery, murder, mayhem and drama, of course! Students work together on a weekly basis to produce plays from a variety of sources—Charles Dickens to Kel Richards—culminating in performances in Terms 2 & 3.
The School of Music
The School of Music offers tuition for: Cello, Clarinet, Flute, Guitar, Piano, Recorder, Saxophone and Violin. Students are prepared for AMEB examinations.
The School of Special Tuition
Some students may seek extra assistance with their studies. Special tuition is available for Primary and Secondary students in all subject areas taught at Redeemer.
Royal Life Saving Awards Scheme
All students are involved in life saving, with senior students having the opportunity to obtain Royal Life Saving swimming and resuscitation awards. Special learn-to-swim classes are also available.
Facilities
Facilities at Redeemer Baptist School include a library, bookshop, swimming pool, multiple ovals, assembly hall, Science and Technology block, music facilities, children’s activity centre, a multi-purpose sports court facility, and a food van canteen.
Sports
Students participate in Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Cross-country, Gymnastics, Netball, Soccer, Oztag, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, and an eight-day Adventure Camp.
Transport
Parramatta is the geographical centre of the Greater Sydney area, so there is easy access by public and School transport to Redeemer Baptist School from Merrylands, Parramatta, Epping, Castle Hill, Beecroft, Blacktown and Kings Langley.
Redeemer Baptist Uniforms
Redeemer Baptist Uniforms provides a wide selection of uniform items including sporting, swimming and hair accessories. All are on display at the Castle Hill House “One-Stop” Shop. An alteration and repair service for School uniforms is also offered, along with a second-hand clothing pool.
Redeemer Baptist Bookstore
Redeemer Baptist Bookstore operates as a ministry to children and parents, supplying a superb range of books, stationery, music, gifts and educational resources.
Camp Long Beach
A highlight in the School year of fun, physical activity and character formation is the annual camp for all students from Years 5-12. Camp Long Beach—on the beautiful NSW South Coast—is our outdoor education campus located within walking distance of the beach on an expansive property with natural bushland, kangaroos and native birds. Students will enjoy canoeing, hiking, fishing, swimming, the camp fire, and much more!