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The Geelong College
NEWTOWN, VIC 3220
The Geelong College is an Independent Coeducational Day and Boarding School (ELC to Year 12) in Newtown, Victoria.
A transformative educational journey where curiosity meets courage and community fosters growth. Guided by the motto 'Sic Itur Ad Astra' (For this is the way to the stars), The Geelong College cultivates innovative thinkers who embrace diversity, pursue excellence with humility, and aspire to shape meaningful futures through academic rigour and purposeful contribution.
School Overview
Key information about The Geelong College
Sector
Independent
Gender
Co-Ed
School Type
Combined
Enrolments
1511
Teacher/Student Ratio
1:11
Boarding
Yes
*Data sourced from the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA).
School Information
Detailed information about The Geelong College
Overview
The Geelong College operates across two campuses in central Geelong, Victoria, offering day and boarding education for students from Early Learning to Year 12. Established in 1861, the school blends historic tradition with contemporary learning environments, including specialist facilities for STEM studies, performing arts spaces, and purpose-built boarding houses overlooking recreational ovals. Renowned for its boutique boarding program and global outlook, the school offers the VCE alongside extensive co-curricular opportunities, spanning robotics, coding, outdoor education, and leadership development programs that emphasize wellbeing and cultural awareness.
Principal Profile
Dr. Peter Miller has served as Principal of The Geelong College since 2016, leading this historic independent co-educational school in Newtown, Victoria. An experienced educational leader, he holds postgraduate qualifications including a Doctor of Education (EdD), a Master of Education (MEd), and a Bachelor of Education with Honours (BEd Hons). He has demonstrated expertise in curriculum development and strategic school governance.
Fees
The Geelong College's tuition fees for domestic students range from approximately $18,000 to $36,000 per year, depending on the year level. Boarding fees are additional and range between approximately $16,000 to $29,000 annually for secondary students. International students pay higher tuition fees, ranging from around $43,000 to $50,000 per year, plus boarding costs where applicable. Sibling discounts apply for families with multiple children enrolled.
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