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

2024 Scholarship Applications Now Open

Our Scholarship Program aims to recognise and support students to make a strong and positive contribution to their future, to the life of St Leonard’s College and to the lives of others.

Applications are now open for Academic, General Excellence, Global Citizen, Indigenous and Leonardian Scholarships to commence in 2024.

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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).

We congratulate our Class of 2021 on their outstanding results including a median IBDP ATAR of 97.90, a median VCE ATAR of 84.05 and an overall combined median ATAR of 89.65.

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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.

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.

Posted 21.06.22 in Academic

Flying the Flag with Pride

Our College Co-Captain, Emily Knott, reflects on Pride Month in the context of our College theme – Care, Courage, Connection.

Annual Giving Day – Community Fundraising Success!

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Events

Fri 25

Feb 2022

College Reunions

6.00pm - 8.00pm

Harefield House, St Leonard’s College

Fri 15

Jul 2022

Class of 1980 and 1981 Reunion

6.00pm - 8.00pm

Senior School Cafeteria, St Leonard’s College

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We acknowledge the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we meet, teach and learn. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Learn More

An Education for Life

Welcome to

Bayside’s School of Choice

2024 Scholarship Applications Now Open

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.

Extensive Cocurricular Programs

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.

Dedicated Pastoral Care

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.

Social Action and Global Citizenship

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

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.

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.

Leaders in International Curriculum

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

Leaders in Technology

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.

Latest News

Posted 21.06.22 in Academic

Flying the Flag with Pride

Posted 10.06.22 in Academic

Annual Giving Day – Community Fundraising Success!

Posted 8.03.22 in Community

Follow the Latest News on Social Media

Events

Feb 2022

College Reunions

6.00pm - 8.00pm

Jul 2022

Class of 1980 and 1981 Reunion

6.00pm - 8.00pm

Acknowledgment of Country