Melbourne Montessori School

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Melbourne Montessori School - Brighton East Campus

Brighton East, VIC 3187

Independent

Co-Ed

Primary & Secondary

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3 campuses

Brighton EastBrighton East, VIC 3187Viewing Caulfield SouthCaulfield South, VIC 3162 Grange RoadCaulfield East, VIC 3145

Years: Prep–12; Primary & Secondary
Students: 311; ACARA 2025
Annual fees: $17,600–$26,100; Domestic
Next open day: None listed; Ask about a tour

A thriving school fostering independence and creativity through a unique educational approach.

This highly regarded independent school offers a nurturing environment that promotes self-directed learning and holistic development for children aged 18 months to 18 years, following a renowned educational methodology that encourages exploration and a passion for lifelong learning.

School Overview

Key information about Melbourne Montessori School

School overview facts
School type	Primary & Secondary	Sector	Independent
Year levels	Prep–12	Enrolments	311
Early learning	Yes · other campuses	Teacher–student ratio	1:11.2
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 · other campuses
Gender	Co-Ed
Boarding	No

School overview facts (continued)
Sector	Independent
Enrolments	311
Teacher–student ratio	1:11.2
Principal	Not available
Founded	Not available

Early learning & quality

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Early learning at another campus of this school. Age programmes not yet confirmed.

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Melbourne Montessori School P/L

CAULFIELD SOUTH · VIC · SE-40020626

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Meeting NQS

These ratings apply to this early learning service.

Quality areas7 areas

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

ACECQA · 1 July 2026Report issued: 9 November 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: 166(53.4%)
Girls: 145(46.6%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home: 44%
English only: 56%
Not stated: 0%

Location

Melbourne Montessori School - Brighton East Campus

741 Hawthorn Road, Brighton East, VIC 3187

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Key Highlights

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IB or VCE VM in senior years
Students in Years 11 and 12 can choose either the IB Diploma Programme or VCE VM, giving two distinct senior pathways.
Three-to-six Montessori cycle
Cycle 1 is a three-year Montessori programme for ages three to six, combining kindergarten and Prep in one mixed-age setting.
Parent Toddler group from 18 months
The Parent Toddler Group introduces children from 18 months to 2½ years with parents, using hands-on Montessori sessions at Caulfield.

VCE Performance

VCE study scores, completions and baccalaureate outcomes for Melbourne Montessori School

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Year	Median VCE Study Score	% of Study Scores 40+	% Satisfactory VCE Completions	# VCE Baccalaureate
2021	Data not provided	Data not provided	Data not provided	Data not provided

School Fees

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Indicative annual school fees by year level
Year Level	Domestic Students
Primary School
Prep	$17,600
Year 1	$17,600
Year 2	$17,600
Year 3	$17,600
Year 4	$17,600
Year 5	$17,600
Year 6	$17,600
Secondary School
Year 7	$25,200
Year 8	$25,200
Year 9	$25,200
Year 10	$25,200
Year 11	$26,100
Year 12	$26,100

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