River Nile School
Is River Nile School right for my child?
It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. River Nile School is an independent special school in North Melbourne, VIC, for Years 11–12. It had 121 students as of 2025 (ACARA). Compare it with nearby schools, and book a tour to see it in person.
North Melbourne, VIC 3051
- Years
- 11–12
- Special
- Students
- 121
- ACARA 2025
- Annual fees
- Not published
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A safe and trusting environment nurturing and empowering young women to thrive through education.
An independent senior school focusing on re-engaging refugee and asylum seeker young women through tailored VCAL programs. Individualised support, small class sizes, and a holistic approach promote academic success and personal development, making it a unique educational choice.
School Overview
Key information about River Nile School
| School type | Special | Sector | Independent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year levels | 11–12 | Enrolments | 121 |
| Early learning | Not confirmed | Teacher–student ratio | 1:8.6 |
| Gender | All Girls | Principal | Not available |
| Boarding | No | Founded | Not available |
| School type | Special |
|---|---|
| Year levels | 11–12 |
| Early learning | Not confirmed |
| Gender | All Girls |
| Boarding | No |
| Sector | Independent |
|---|---|
| Enrolments | 121 |
| Teacher–student ratio | 1:8.6 |
| Principal | Not available |
| Founded | Not available |
Enrolment history
Student composition · 2025
Boys and girls
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 121
Language background other than English
- Another language at home
- 99%
- English only
- 1%
- Not stated
- 0%
Location
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River Nile School
Level 1/117 Capel Street North Melbourne VIC 3051
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Key Highlights
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VCE VM and VPC pathways
River Nile School offers full-time VCE VM and VPC programs for young women with refugee backgrounds and disrupted schooling.
Free meals every school day
Students receive free breakfast, snack and a cooked lunch each day, with food available across the school day.
Weekly enrichment electives
Weekly electives include swimming, cooking, sewing, dance, music, drama, beauty and podcasting, alongside excursions and incursions.
VCE Performance
VCE study scores, completions and baccalaureate outcomes for River Nile School
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Year | Median VCE Study Score | % of Study Scores 40+ | % Satisfactory VCE Completions | # VCE Baccalaureate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Data not provided | Data not provided | 100% | Data not provided |
| 2024 | Data not provided | Data not provided | 90% | Data not provided |
| 2023 | Insufficient data | Insufficient data | 79% | Data not provided |
| 2022 | Insufficient data | Insufficient data | Insufficient data | Data not provided |
| 2021 | Data not provided | Data not provided | Data not provided | Data not provided |
School Fees
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| Year Level | Domestic Students |
|---|---|
| Secondary School | |
| Year 11 | $0 |
| Year 12 | $0 |
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