Eltham College, Independent school, Research VIC

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Eltham College

Research, VIC 3095

Independent

Co-Ed

Primary & Secondary

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ResearchResearch, VIC 3095Viewing King StreetMelbourne, VIC 3000 Lonsdale StreetMelbourne, VIC 3000

Years: Prep–12; Primary & Secondary
Students: 639; ACARA 2025
Annual fees: $17,524–$35,648; Domestic
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Holistic education fostering passions, potential, and purpose within a vibrant community environment.

An independent co-educational private school offering a range of co-curricular programs that support individual development, creativity, and critical thinking, all within a nature-filled environment conducive to learning and wellbeing for students from Early Learning to Year 12.

School Overview

Key information about Eltham College

School overview facts
School type	Primary & Secondary	Sector	Independent
Year levels	Prep–12	Enrolments	639
Early learning	Yes	Teacher–student ratio	1:8.5
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
Gender	Co-Ed
Boarding	No

School overview facts (continued)
Sector	Independent
Enrolments	639
Teacher–student ratio	1:8.5
Principal	Not available
Founded	Not available

Early learning & quality

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Eltham College

Early learning at this campus. Age programmes not yet confirmed.

Eltham College Early Learning Centre

RESEARCH · VIC · SE-00003068

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Quality areas7 areas

QA1Educational program and practice: Exceeding NQS
QA2Children’s health and safety: Exceeding 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: 18 July 2023

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

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Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys: 388(60.7%)
Girls: 251(39.3%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home: 27%
English only: 72%
Not stated: 1%

Location

Eltham College

1660 Main Rd, Research VIC 3095

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2025 VCE results with 14 high ATARs
The Class of 2025 recorded 14 ATARs of 90+, with a median ATAR of 80.3 and median study score of 32.
Year 9 city-and-campus model
Year 9 students spend two days weekly at the City Campus and three days at Research, with city-based study and excursions.
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The Elite and Emerging Athlete Program gives aspiring athletes coaching, training and education support through an application process.

VCE Performance

VCE study scores, completions and baccalaureate outcomes for Eltham College

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Year	Median VCE Study Score	% of Study Scores 40+	% Satisfactory VCE Completions	# VCE Baccalaureate
2025	32	10.2%	100%	Fewer than 4
2024	31	9%	100%	Fewer than 4
2023	32	12.6%	100%	4
2022	33	15%	100%	1
2021	32	8.9%	100%	1

School Fees

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Indicative annual school fees by year level
Year Level	Domestic Students	International Students
Primary School
Prep	$17,524	$25,836
Year 1	$21,204	$25,836
Year 2	$21,204	$25,836
Year 3	$21,748	$25,836
Year 4	$21,748	$25,836
Year 5	$24,716	$31,632
Year 6	$25,228	$31,632
Secondary School
Year 7	$28,848	$41,800
Year 8	$30,080	$43,184
Year 9	$35,648	$41,800
Year 10	$32,840	$41,800
Year 11	$33,832	$41,800
Year 12	$33,832	$36,336

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