Lyrebird College
Is Lyrebird College right for my child?
It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. Lyrebird College is an independent special school in Coldstream, VIC, for U. It had 20 students as of 2025 (ACARA). Compare it with nearby schools, and book a tour to see it in person.
Coldstream, VIC 3770
- Years
- U
- Special
- Students
- 20
- ACARA 2025
- Annual fees
- Not published
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Independent school providing quality education for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a safe environment.
Located in Coldstream, this school offers a whole school approach with expert staff, focusing on quality outcome-oriented education through Applied Behavioural Analysis programs, ensuring a fun and safe environment tailored to meet the needs of children with high needs autism.
School Overview
Key information about Lyrebird College
| School type | Special | Sector | Independent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year levels | U | Enrolments | 20 |
| Early learning | Not confirmed | Teacher–student ratio | 1:3.8 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Principal | Not available |
| Boarding | No | Founded | Not available |
| School type | Special |
|---|---|
| Year levels | U |
| Early learning | Not confirmed |
| Gender | Co-Ed |
| Boarding | No |
| Sector | Independent |
|---|---|
| Enrolments | 20 |
| Teacher–student ratio | 1:3.8 |
| Principal | Not available |
| Founded | Not available |
Enrolment history
Student composition · 2025
Boys and girls
- Boys
- 17(85%)
- Girls
- 3(15%)
Language background other than English
- Another language at home
- 42%
- English only
- 58%
- Not stated
- 0%
Location
Lyrebird College
5/12 Kelso Street, Coldstream, Vic 3770
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Key Highlights
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Autism-specific ABA curriculum
Lyrebird College uses a highly individualised Victorian Curriculum program with ABA methods and autism-specific staff training.
1:1 support within small cohorts
Students can receive 1:1 learning as needed, with classes of 6–7 supported by one teacher and 2–3 ABA-trained educators.
A very small school setting
The college states it has capacity for only 20 students, which creates an unusually small enrolment profile for a Victorian school.
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