An Education for Life

A St Leonard’s College education provides wonderfully diverse opportunities for students to thrive; opportunities provided in an unrivalled atmosphere of love and commitment to developing the whole child.

Our Difference Admissions

We are one of Australia's premier independent co-educational schools, educating students from ELC3 to Year 12. For over 100 years we have provided young people with outstanding educational experiences in an environment that nurtures and develops the whole person – head, heart and soul. Our students excel academically and enjoy access to first-class facilities and an outstanding array of cocurricular experiences. Learn More

Globally Renowned Curriculum

As an International Baccalaureate World School, we offer an expertly designed international framework along with the highly sought after year 12 choice of both the VCE and IBDP.

Our students discover and develop skills and interests via a rich and diverse cocurriculum program including sport, outdoor education, music, drama, debating, public speaking and much more.

We believe that by giving each child a strong sense of being known, nurtured and loved, we develop in them the optimism to view the world through confident eyes.

Our students develop a strong sense of social responsibility through local, national and international fundraising, community service and social action programs, thereby preparing them to be meaningful contributors to society.

Academic Excellence

As one of Melbourne’s leading academic schools, St Leonard’s College provides our students with the opportunity to achieve academic excellence in either the VCE or International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).

Congratulations to our Class of 2020 on achieving exceptional academic results, including a median ATAR of 90.85, despite the challenges of COVID-19.

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Exceptional education tailored to each age and stage

Our highly acclaimed programs are informed by the very best global research, designed to develop the necessary knowledge, attributes, values and skills that allow our students to confidently engage with the world around them.

Early Learning Centre

Our ELC follows the world-renowned Reggio Emilia approach, providing an enriching and stimulating educational program for children aged three to five years.

Junior School – Prep to Year 4

Our McMillan House Junior School offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme - an inquiry-based approach to learning incorporating personal, social and international values.

Award Winning Year 5/6 Model

Our unique program for years 5 and 6 offers specialist educators across all subjects; students learn mathematics from a mathematician and science from a scientist, providing them with the ideal environment for engagement and agency.

Middle School – Year 7 to Year 9

Our Middle School programs are designed to assist student’s academic and personal development during this exciting time of change and growth with an incredibly diverse range of opportunities to explore.

Senior School – Year 10 to 12

Our Senior School students are offered the valuable choice between the VCE or IBDP. Our programs are designed to support our students’ successful transition into the world beyond our school gates.

2020 has seen the completion of our new purpose-built Year 12 centre, a world-class performing arts centre, and a systems engineering centre including two new STEM laboratories, ensuring our students have access to the most innovative learning spaces designed to inspire. Learn More

An invitation to take your seat in St Leonard’s College history.

In support of the Inspiring Innovations development, we invite members of our community to make a lasting and meaningful contribution to the cultural history of St Leonard’s College by donating to our seat naming campaign.

Donations of $1,000 will be recognised with a name plaque on a seat in The Leonardian Centre.

Your meaningful gift to our seat naming campaign is tax deductible.

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Leaders in Coeducation

In 1972 we became the first single-sex independent school in the state to introduce coeducation. Boys and girls thrive as they learn and grow together in an environment richly informed by our vast experience.

Renowned for pedagogical innovation and leadership, St Leonard’s was the first Victorian school to introduce the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in 1982.

Consecutive winner of The Educator’s Innovative Schools Award, St Leonard’s continuous innovation in technology ensures we are leading the way in preparing students for tomorrow’s world.

Events

Fri 30

Apr 2021

Class of 1995 and 1996 – 25 year reunion

6.00pm - 8.30pm

Harefield House, St Leonard’s College

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Latest News

Posted 29.03.21 in General

The Gift of An Education for Life

Our three current Indigenous Scholars and two Global Citizen Scholars share their reflections on what a St Leonard’s College education means to them.

Diversity • Equity • Respect • Friendship

Our College Principal, Stuart Davis shares insights on our continued theme with added essential of Friendship.

David Hobson – Live in Bayside

St Leonard’s College is delighted to announce that David Hobson, one of Australia’s most well-known tenors, will perform ‘Live in Bayside’ at our Leonardian Centre on Monday 12 April.

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St Leonard’s College is delighted to have been selected to host the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Project Zero ‘Education that Matters’ conference in March 2022.

This international conference will focus on themes that invite participants to reflect on what and how students should learn in order to thrive in today’s complex world. St Leonard’s College teachers attending this event will gain invaluable professional development, hearing from global leaders in education. Harvard’s Project Zero researchers will highlight their acclaimed work on Leading Learning & Change, Promoting Civic Engagement, Creating a Culture of Thinking, Developing Agency by Design, Growing Up in the Digital Age, and Making Learning Visible.

To learn more about this event please visit casieonline.org/pz-mel

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