The King David School, Independent school, Armadale VIC

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The King David School

Armadale, VIC 3143

Independent

Co-Ed

Primary & Secondary

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3 campuses

ArmadaleArmadale, VIC 3143Viewing Junior SchoolArmadale, VIC 3143 The Rebecca Magid CentreArmadale, VIC 3143

Years: Prep–12; Primary & Secondary
Students: 592; ACARA 2025
Annual fees: $27,308–$46,844; Domestic
Next open day: None listed; Ask about a tour

Community-minded education fostering academic excellence, Jewish identity, and student well-being for future success.

Promoting emotional intelligence, equity, and social justice, the school offers comprehensive programs in outdoor education, co-curricular activities, and a dynamic Jewish Life program tailored for diverse backgrounds, encouraging students to thrive as collaborative, creative thinkers.

School Overview

Key information about The King David School

School overview facts
School type	Primary & Secondary	Sector	Independent
Year levels	Prep–12	Enrolments	592
Early learning	Yes · campus unconfirmed	Teacher–student ratio	1:9.4
Gender	Co-Ed	Principal	Not available
Boarding	No	Founded	Not available

School overview facts
School type	Primary & Secondary
Year levels	Prep–12
Early learning	Yes · campus unconfirmed
Gender	Co-Ed
Boarding	No

School overview facts (continued)
Sector	Independent
Enrolments	592
Teacher–student ratio	1:9.4
Principal	Not available
Founded	Not available

Early learning & quality

Explore programmes and quality ratings for each early learning service.

The King David School · campus unconfirmed

Offered by this school; campus not confirmed. 3 & 4 years.

The King David School Kindergarten

ARMADALE · VIC · SE-40007055

Overall NQS rating

Exceeding NQS

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Quality areas7 areas

QA1Educational program and practice: Exceeding NQS
QA2Children’s health and safety: Meeting NQS
QA3Physical environment: Exceeding NQS
QA4Staffing arrangements: Exceeding NQS
QA5Relationships with children: Exceeding NQS
QA6Collaborative partnerships with families and communities: Exceeding NQS
QA7Governance and leadership: Exceeding NQS

ACECQA · 1 July 2026Report issued: 22 September 2023

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Programme availability is based on reviewed service links and school website evidence. ACECQA register snapshot: 1 July 2026.

Enrolment history

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys: 337(56.9%)
Girls: 255(43.1%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home: 22%
English only: 78%
Not stated: 0%

Location

The King David School

373 Dandenong Road, Armadale VIC 3143 and 517 Orrong Road, Armadale VIC 3143

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Key Highlights

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2025 VCE rank in Victoria's top 20
The Senior School page says KDS's 2025 VCE results placed it 15th in Victoria, a clear recent academic signal.
Hebrew from Kindergarten to VCE
Hebrew is taught from Kindergarten through to VCE, with pathways including Certificate II and III in Applied Languages.
Bush Kinder to Year 12 camp arc
The Outdoor Education program begins with Bush Kinder in the ELC and continues to a Year 12 Shabbaton camp.

VCE Performance

VCE study scores, completions and baccalaureate outcomes for The King David School

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Year	Median VCE Study Score	% of Study Scores 40+	% Satisfactory VCE Completions	# VCE Baccalaureate
2025	36	22.2%	100%	Fewer than 4
2024	34	18.3%	100%	Fewer than 4
2023	36	26.5%	100%	Fewer than 4
2022	36	24.1%	100%	3
2021	36	26.8%	100%	1

School Fees

Fees shown are indicative annual amounts. Please contact the school for the most current information.

Indicative annual school fees by year level
Year Level	Domestic Students
Primary School
Prep	$27,308
Year 1	$28,324
Year 2	$29,576
Year 3	$31,292
Year 4	$32,896
Year 5	$35,156
Year 6	$38,732
Secondary School
Year 7	$40,256
Year 8	$40,880
Year 9	$44,224
Year 10	$46,324
Year 11	$46,844
Year 12	$44,644

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