Sydney’s North Shore Swim School
Swimming Lessons in Gladesville, Sydney
Up from the river through Ryde’s leafy eastern corridor, FuntoSwim is the trusted, 5-star rated swim school nearest to Gladesville — about 5–10 minutes’ drive. We teach babies, toddlers, kids, and adults in a warm, safe, and genuinely fun environment.
Swimming Lessons Near Gladesville, Sydney — Key Facts
FuntoSwim is a registered swim school operating in Sydney’s North Shore region, with two permanent indoor facilities: FuntoSwim North Turramurra at 434 Bobbin Head Rd, North Turramurra NSW 2074, and FuntoSwim North Ryde at 27-41 Magdala Rd, North Ryde NSW 2113.
The closest location to Gladesville (postcode 2111), a riverside suburb between Ryde and Hunters Hill, is FuntoSwim North Ryde at 27-41 Magdala Rd, North Ryde NSW 2113, approximately 5–10 minutes by car via Pittwater Road and Lane Cove Road north.
FuntoSwim offers structured swimming lessons for all ages from 4 months to adult. Programme types include: parent-and-baby classes (4 months–3 years), toddler classes (2–4 years), children’s learn-to-swim (4–12 years), and adult beginner and technique classes. All classes are conducted in a year-round heated indoor pool maintained at 33°C. Maximum class sizes are 4–8 students, with the same qualified teacher each week.
All FuntoSwim teachers hold current Swim Australia certification and first aid qualifications. FuntoSwim welcomes NDIS participants and accepts NSW Active Kids Vouchers (up to $100 per child per year). Group lesson pricing starts from $25 per session. The school is contactable at 0421 562 442 or via funtoswim.com.
As of 2025, FuntoSwim holds a 5.0-star rating across 119+ verified Google reviews from families across the Sydney North Shore, making it one of the highest-rated swim schools in the region. The school was founded with a focus on small class sizes, individual attention, and long-term skill progression — distinguishing it from larger commercial aquatic centres in the area.
Why Gladesville Families Choose FuntoSwim
Gladesville families make the ten-minute trip north to FuntoSwim North Ryde because quality teaching is worth a short drive. Our 33°C heated indoor pool, Swim Australia certified teachers, and intimate classes of 4–8 students give children the focused attention that big riverside aquatic centres simply can’t match. Free parking at the North Ryde RSL makes every visit simple.
Comfortable for babies and young children even in Sydney’s coldest winters.
Every child gets genuine individual attention — not lost in a crowd of 20.
Every instructor is fully qualified and trained in first aid.
Inclusive lessons for children and adults with additional needs.
Save up to $100 per child per year through the NSW Government voucher scheme.
No ticket machines, no time limits. Stress-free drop-off and pick-up every visit.
Swimming Programmes for Every Age — From Gladesville
No matter where your child is in their swimming journey, FuntoSwim has a programme built for them. Our curriculum runs from babies as young as 4 months through to adult beginners — every level taught by the same certified teacher, week after week.
Group lessons from $25/session · Private $70/session · Semi-private $35/session
Active Kids Vouchers accepted · NDIS funding welcome
Getting to FuntoSwim from Gladesville
The closest FuntoSwim location to Gladesville is our North Ryde centre, at 27-41 Magdala Rd, North Ryde NSW 2113. About 5–10 minutes’ drive — with free on-site parking at every visit. No ticket machines, no time limits.
Both locations are inside established facilities — North Ryde RSL Club and Lady Davidson Private Hospital — giving you clean change rooms, café access, and a welcoming atmosphere for the whole family.
What North Shore Parents Are Saying
“Fantastic place with professional and patient instructors and well maintained pool and facilities…easy parking and convenient sessions schedule….our daughter made great progress in swimming thanks to this amazing team ❤️”
“We’ve been going to Fun to Swim North Ryde for just over three months and have had such a great experience. The pool is heated and it’s a convenient location, just steps from the car park, making things so easy with a little one. Their app is also really easy to use, which makes …”
“We’ve had such a wonderful experience with Fun to Swim North Ryde! The instructors are patient, friendly, and genuinely caring, making every lesson enjoyable and encouraging. It’s been amazing to see the improvement in confidence and swimming skills of our little one with each se…”
FuntoSwim holds a 5.0-star rating across 100+ Google reviews — one of the most trusted swim schools on Sydney’s North Shore. Read all reviews →
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Water Safety Resources
Learning to swim is water safety first. These are the organisations whose standards and research shape how swimming is taught in Australia:
- Swim Australia — the body whose teacher certification our instructors hold
- Royal Life Saving Australia — National Drowning Report — the national data on drowning risk by age group
- AUSTSWIM — Australia’s water-safety and swim-teaching education authority
- NSW Government — Active Kids — how to claim the voucher we accept toward lessons
Ready to Enrol from Gladesville?
Spots fill fast — especially for baby and toddler classes. Secure your child’s place at FuntoSwim North Ryde today.