Elite Sydney school says sexism, bullying claims ‘unfounded’ after ABC program
Parents from the prestigious Sydney boy’s school Cranbrook School have refused to speak to the media after “devastating’ allegations of sexism were revealed on ABC’s Four Corners last night.
Former teachers described the prestigious school based in Sydney’s Rose Bay as a “boys’ club” on the program, alleging the school was a toxic workplace, where sexism and bullying had occurred.
Ex-economics teacher Fiona Richards told the ABC that she left the institution feeling “broken and panicked”.
“I have never felt so disrespected before as a female, and I have never felt so humiliated in my working career,” Richards said.
Richard claimed she experienced bullying during her time at the school.
Another former maths teacher alleged that boys from the school threatened her with nude photographs.
She also alleged that senior staff responded to the threats by saying the teacher should “expect” to be “harassed” for being attractive.
She also said students would moan at her on the playground.
The ABC described the allegations as “devastating.”
Cranbrook School said the allegations were “unfounded” and has denied all the allegations.
Tuition to the school, which enrolls both primary and high school students costs, parents up to almost $50,000 in enrollment fees.
The school is preparing to accept girls for enrollment starting from 2026.