Kinma preschool
Play-based curriculum, beautiful child-centred learning environment, parent participation welcome!
Welcome to Kinma
Kinma is a dynamic independent bush school in Sydney offering a unique child-centred, democratic education for preschool and primary school aged children.
Kinma encourages children to become flexible thinkers and independent, self-directed learners in a non-competitive environment which respects and nurtures the individuality of its members.
Established in 1972 and set on 5 acres of beautiful bushland in Terrey Hills, Kinma has been leading the way in innovative teaching and learning for over 50 years. Learn more...
Kinma Play Group
Join us for Play Group every Monday during term time in our school hall, 9.30-11.30am
Contact us
127 Coolowie Rd,
Terrey Hills NSW 2084
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Primary: +61 2 9450 0738
Preschool: +61 2 9486 3018
Fax: +61 2 9450 0748
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Enrolments
Enrolments
Non-denominational, co-educational and non-profit, Kinma caters for children from Preschool to Year 6. Kinma accepts applications for enrolment throughout the year. For more details, please refer to the Kinma Parent Handbook.
If you are interested in applying for enrolment for your child for preschool or primary please see fee schedule below.
2025 Fee Schedule |
Preschool |
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Preschool Enrolment Fee $315 per child. (one-off non-refundable) We are supported by NSW Government Start Strong funding |
| 2 days $71 per day |
| $32 per day with Start Strong funding at Kinma |
| 3 days $71 per day |
| $34 per day with Start Strong funding at Kinma |
| 4 days $71 per day |
| $43 per day with Start Strong funding at Kinma |
| 5 days $71 per day |
| $49 per day with Start Strong funding at Kinma |
| Plus |
| Termly Insurance Levy $120 5 day/week student, thereafter pro-rata |
| Maintenance Levy $150 (Conditions apply) |
Primary fees per term | |
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| Primary enrolment fee | $850 per child (non-refundable) |
| 1st and 2nd child tuition fees | $2,730 |
| 3rd child tuition fees | $1,774.50 |
| Plus | |
| Termly Insurance levy | $120 5 day/week student, thereafter pro-rata |
| Maintenance levy | $150 (conditions apply) |
| Voluntary building levy | $100 |
Green Umbrella - after school care | |
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| Proudly funded by the NSW government | |
| Optional OSHC on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 3-6pm | |
| CCS is available to families for fee subsidy | |
| Annual enrolment fee | $25 |
| Permanent booking | $38 |
| Casual booking | $45 |
Payment options
Payment can be made by cash, credit card, or EFT. Credit card payments incur a 1% fee. Please contact the office on 9450 0738 for bank details.
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Playgroup - Mondays during school term
If you have young children and are interested in a connecting with like-minded parents, come and try our Playgroup.
Playgroup operates from within the School which is set in 5 acres of beautiful bush land. We use our multi-purpose meeting space and large outdoor playground where children can play while you relax and enjoy a cuppa. Playgroup runs every Monday during term time, 9:30am-11:00am.
Visits are $5 / family to cover morning tea and supplies. There are no membership fees.There is no need to book or to commit to a full term. Simply come along on any Monday when it's on.
Term Dates 2025
- Term 1: Tues 4 February to Fri 11 April
- Term 2: Wed 30 April to Fri 27 June
- Term 3: Wed 23 July to Fri 26 Sep
- Term 4: Wed 15 Oct to Thu 18 Dec
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