Geelong Grammar

Focus

Shaping a better world

Day fees 

$5,600–$34,300

Boarding fees 

$52,900–$67,300

Pupils 

1,600

Ages

3–18

Academics

The combined IB/VCE median Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) for the class of 2022 was 81.32. 

Spear’s Review

Christus nobis factus sapientia is the motto of Geelong Grammar School. While the motto is deeply embedded in a former headmaster’s ‘regard for truth and reverence for the divine’, the school as it stands today interprets the phrase to mean ‘enabling wisdom’. 

In this spirit, its students are encouraged to foster a respect for education alongside the heritage and history of Australia. The school’s indigenous programme, which has been in place for almost 20 years, supports local communities through the Yalari Scholarship. 

Known to some as Australia’s Eton, the school is strongly tied to British educational traditions but offers an international curriculum comprising the IB programme and VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education). 

Head teacher

Principal at Geelong Grammar since 2018, Rebecca Cody studied for her degree in education at the University of Tasmania.

Accessibility

Melbourne International; 50 minutes

Location

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