About Tangara
Meet Our Principal
Rita Sakr
Principal, Tangara School for GirlsWelcome, and thank you for your interest in Tangara School for Girls. Having three daughters of my own, I understand the importance of selecting a school that works in partnership with you through your most important task in life – parenting.
Since 1982, Tangara has offered families and their children a total educational experience unlike any other through our unique one-on-one mentoring system. Combined with a strong academic foundation, this system differs markedly from arrangements offered in other schools by enabling a true partnership between school and parents in the development of their children.
Tangara is built on the belief that the best education develops the whole person, integrating the pursuit of academic excellence, learning of diverse skills, building of character and the development of faith. We inspire young women to embrace leadership and thrive in all areas of life through our outstanding academics and co-curricular opportunities in sport, music, drama, public speaking, community service, leadership and much more.
Our mission is summed up best in our school motto: Ad Summam Virtutem, Towards the Fullness of Virtue.
Please join us at our next Open Day where you can meet our students, our dedicated staff and see our wonderful school in action.
Committed Partner
Since 1982, Tangara School for Girls has held fast to a simple truth: the most powerful education begins at home. As the founding school of the Pared Foundation, Tangara was established to walk alongside parents in their mission to raise daughters of strength, virtue and faith—young women prepared for lives of purpose and integrity.
Inspired by the vision of Saint Josemaría Escrivá, we place parents at the heart of their daughter’s formation. From the outset, Tangara has led the way in personalised education, where faith and learning are deeply interwoven. Today, that same vision is shared by hundreds of like-minded schools across the globe.
We partner with families to nurture every dimension of their daughter’s development, through character-based education, strong academic foundation and a vibrant life of faith. Because at Tangara, we’re not just educating. We are educating confident, compassionate young women ready to lead, serve and make a meaningful impact.
Learn more about our personalised education model with the Pared Foundation:
Growing Faith
The world doesn’t just need achievers—it needs women of faith, courage and vision. At Tangara, we believe every young woman is called to something greater. With Christ as our centre, we invite each student into a personal relationship with God, shaping how she studies, leads, serves and lives.
Tangara is independent Catholic school founded and inspired by the teachings of Saint Josemaría Escrivá, the founder of Opus Dei, a Personal Prelature of the Catholic Church. We believe everyone is called to holiness, to become a saint, not by withdrawing from the world, but by transforming it through work, relationships and acts of service.
Our chaplaincy (who are priests of the Prelature of Opus Dei) nurtures this faith through daily prayer, access to the sacraments, and personal spiritual guidance. Students and families alike are encouraged to discover the joy and peace that come from walking closely with God.
Our faith formation offers:
- Religious Education faithful to Catholic teaching
- Daily opportunities for Mass, Reconciliation, and prayer
- Personal spiritual mentorship from our chaplains
- Growth in virtue, service, and leadership
- A community alive with Christian joy
Tangara warmly welcomes families of all faiths who share our values and seek a deeper sense of purpose.
Character Education
Tangara’s Character Education involves students learning the meaning and practical application of virtues in their studies, play and family life.
Virtues Program: Fostering the development of character means helping students grow in the virtues needed to flourish as human beings, including responsibility, good judgment, resilience and self-control. These strong character virtues are forged through student effort in academic studies, creativity, sports, social life, and service
GIVE Program: Developed in line with research from the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues (University of Birmingham), the GIVE program (Growing in Virtue Everyday) in the Junior School allows for specific focus and discussion on a particular virtue each week, exploring practical implications and how it may be integrated into all aspects of life.
The Tangara Journey
Every Journey Begins With A Conversation. We’d Love To Meet You.
Infants
Tangara, Cherrybrook
Our Infants Programs nurture children aged 4 to 7 in a bright, supportive environment, fostering a love of learning, strong character, and essential literacy and numeracy skills and a well-rounded curriculum.
Primary
Tangara, Cherrybrook
The emphasis of learning in the Junior School is the establishment of proficient literacy and numeracy skills to assist in the development of critical thinking and higher order conceptual understanding.
Secondary
Tangara, Cherrybrook
Our Secondary school provides a rich and stimulating learning environment which encourages each girl to reach her potential, academically, creatively, emotionally, socially, spiritually, and physically — our program nurtures the whole person.
Tangara Campus
Tangara Chapel
Library
Art Room
Location
- Cherrybrook, Hills District.
- Surrounding: Castle Hill, Dural, Glenhaven, Pennant Hills, West Pennant Hills, Thornleigh
Access
- Cherrybrook Metro Station, Castle Hill Metro Station and Pennant Hills railway station
Brother School
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Redfield College – 855 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158
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10 min Drive
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Inter-school Bus Service before and after school
Our Brother
School
Tangara School for Girls is proud to share a close partnership with Redfield College, our brother school located just 15 minutes away in Dural. For families with both daughters and sons, this offers the unique advantage of consistent values, aligned educational approaches, and practical support which features:
- Redfield College offers Prep-Year 12 with Prep-Year 1 located at Tangara Infants in Cherrybrook
- Years 2-12 located at the Redfield College Campus in Dural
- Shared enrolment benefits, including sibling concessions
- A private inter-school bus connects Tangara and Redfield campuses daily
- A convenient option for families with children attending both schools
Whether your children are at one campus or both, Tangara and Redfield work together to make your family’s school experience seamless and supported.