Frensham promotes a 21st-century boarding model of international quality, where students are inspired to think globally and lead by example. 70 per cent of students board, coming from overseas, interstate, Sydney and rural NSW. Frensham offers an education that inspires the pursuit of academic excellence, emotional and intellectual maturity and passionate engagement in school life.

Facilities: Library, IT-enriched classrooms, sporting fields, cricket ovals, tennis courts, synthetic hockey turf, cross-country tracks, drama studio, weights room, music centre, music keyboard laboratory, gymnasium, dance studio, Sturt Craft Centre (which includes wood, jewellery, textiles, ceramics, Design & Technology and an Art Gallery), cafe, and Science & IT Centre.

Electives Years 8 to 10: The school offers mandatory academic subjects as well as elective History, French, Latin, Japanese, Language Studies, Music, Visual Arts, Drama, and Agricultural Technology. All students participate in the Jamieson Program — a program designed to develop global citizenship, environmental awareness, critical and ethical thinking and a responsibility for one’s own health and wellbeing.

Electives Years 11 and 12: English and Mathematics to Extension 2 level, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Economics, Business Studies, Agriculture, Modern and Ancient History (and extension), Latin, French, Japanese (including extension in all languages), Personal Development, Health and Physical Education [PDHPE], English as a Second Language, Language Studies, Music 1 & 2 [and Extension], Visual Arts, Design and Technology, Drama, Photography.

Sport: IGSSA competition sports — cricket, hockey, netball, softball, tennis, basketball, soccer, gymnastics, swimming, cross-country, athletics. skiing (state and national competition), equestrian (EFI Inter-schools and the Frensham-hosted event).

Extracurricular activities: Debating, public speaking, mock trial, orchestra, jazz band, madrigals, choir, ensemble groups, instrumental and vocal tuition, ceramics, jewellery, wood, yoga, weaving, textiles, cooking, fitness classes, drama, environmental programs, community service, confirmation, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, cattle show team, photography, weight training, gymnastics, dance groups, self-defence, fencing. All students participate in the extensive Outdoor Education program.

Welfare and personal development: Form group tutors, boarding and Year group coordinators work together to form the pastoral care team. Careers advice and resource support are provided, and 24-hour residential nursing includes co-ordination of local medical and dental appointments and arrangements for specialist services.