Gilson College, Independent school, Taylors Hill VIC

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It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. Gilson College is an independent combined school in Taylors Hill, VIC, for Prep–12. It had 1,102 students as of 2025 (ACARA). Compare it with nearby schools, and book a tour to see it in person.

Gilson College

Taylors Hill, VIC 3037

Independent · Seventh-day Adventist

Co-Ed

Primary & Secondary

Years: Prep–12; Primary & Secondary
Students: 1,102; ACARA 2025
Annual fees: $5,732–$9,224; Domestic
Next open day: None listed; Ask about a tour

A vibrant co-educational learning environment fostering academic excellence and spiritual growth.

Offering quality Christian education in a supportive environment, fostering curiosity, intellectual growth, and spiritual development from early learning to secondary. Programs encompass diverse academic subjects alongside enriching extracurricular activities, nurturing each child's unique potential and aspirations.

School Overview

Key information about Gilson College

School overview facts
School type	Primary & Secondary	Sector	Independent
Year levels	Prep–12	Enrolments	1,102
Early learning	Yes · campus unconfirmed	Teacher–student ratio	1:12.6
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 · campus unconfirmed
Gender	Co-Ed
Boarding	No

School overview facts (continued)
Sector	Independent
Enrolments	1,102
Teacher–student ratio	1:12.6
Principal	Not available
Founded	Not available

Early learning & quality

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Gilson College · campus unconfirmed

Offered by this school; campus not confirmed. Age programmes not yet confirmed.

Gilson College Early Learning Centre

TAYLORS HILL · VIC · SE-40024441

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Meeting NQS

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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: 27 March 2025

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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: 565(51.3%)
Girls: 537(48.7%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home: 59%
English only: 41%
Not stated: 0%

Location

Gilson College

450 Taylors Rd, Taylors Hill VIC 3037

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Key Highlights

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Christian education from Foundation to Year 12
Gilson College offers continuous Christian education from Foundation to Year 12 across one school pathway.
VCE, VET and university pathways
Senior students can choose from a broad VCE program, VET options, and Federation University subjects in Year 12.
Long day care kindergarten with Free Kinder
The Early Learning Centre offers a kindergarten program within long day care, with Free Kinder fee offsets of up to $2,101.

VCE Performance

VCE study scores, completions and baccalaureate outcomes for Gilson College

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Year	Median VCE Study Score	% of Study Scores 40+	% Satisfactory VCE Completions	# VCE Baccalaureate
2025	27	1.9%	100%	Fewer than 4
2024	27	2.9%	100%	Fewer than 4
2023	27	2.3%	100%	4
2022	28	1.9%	100%	1
2021	29	5%	100%	3

School Fees

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Indicative annual school fees by year level
Year Level	Domestic Students	International Students
Primary School
Prep	$5,732	$19,322
Year 1	$5,732	$19,322
Year 2	$5,732	$19,322
Year 3	$5,732	$19,322
Year 4	$5,732	$19,322
Year 5	$5,732	$19,322
Year 6	$5,732	$19,322
Secondary School
Year 7	$8,560	$21,930
Year 8	$8,560	$21,930
Year 9	$8,560	$21,930
Year 10	$8,560	$21,930
Year 11	$9,224	$22,944
Year 12	$9,224	$22,944

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