ELTHAM College | Independent Private School

Discover the holistic education offered by ELTHAM College, an independent co-educational private school that fosters passions, potential and purpose.

98 acres

of college grounds in Melbourne's northeastern fringe

90+ co-curricular

inclusive opportunities and clubs for all students

1 in 5

of recent VCE graduates attained an ATAR of 90 or higher

25%

of staff hold Doctorates, Masters or Honours degrees

Why ELTHAM College

Our Purpose

WELLBEING

Together we’re growing hearts and minds

WELLBEING

Together we’re growing hearts and minds

ELTHAM’s holistic approach to education fosters individual development and community mindedness (growing hearts), while celebrating curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking (growing minds) – with wellbeing at the centre.

CO-CURRICULAR

Experience a daring adventure

CO-CURRICULAR

Experience a daring adventure

Co-curricular programs allow students to uncover new passions, dig deeper into existing interests and meet like-minded staff and students, forming meaningful social connections.

ENVIRONMENT

Optimal environment in & out of the classroom

ENVIRONMENT

Optimal environment in & out of the classroom

Our nature-filled outdoor environment and architecture designed buildings of our Research Campus in the northeast Melbourne, is the perfect place for young learners to grow, explore and discover themselves.

OUR PEOPLE

Educators who shape real world ready individuals

OUR PEOPLE

Educators who shape real world ready individuals

ELTHAM College values are embraced by staff and taught to students, creating mutual respect and opportunites for all to turn passion into purpose.

EXPLORE

Our ELTHAM Student Journey

From Early Learning to Year 12, our students experience an engaging and real world-ready curriculum, while being supported with care and respect.

The Best in Early Learning

Rated by Vic Gov as exceeding all quality measures

3 & 4 years olds

Early Learning Centre

Each child’s time in ELC provides the building blocks for their future learning, fostering creativity, and instilling self-confidence, independence...

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Rated by Vic Gov as exceeding all quality measures

Learning Beyond the Classroom

The College Bush Reserve is a space to learn Indigenous cultural perspectives on Country

PREP TO YEAR 6

Junior School

Nurturing our students concept of the world and a love of learning, while cultivating caring individuals, within a thinking culture.

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The College Bush Reserve is a space to learn Indigenous cultural perspectives on Country

YEAR 9

City Campus: A unique city exploration tailored for young adults transitioning to adulthood.

YEAR 7 TO 12

Senior School

Our breadth of study options and co-curricular activities, challenge and inspire students to discover their own daring educational adventure to pur...

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City Campus: A unique city exploration tailored for young adults transitioning to adulthood.

Experience your daring adventure.

ELTHAM Co-curricular programs expand student horizons across 8 categories, unlocking boundless growth and new areas of knowledge

Our co-curricular offerings

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TESTIMONIALS

Learn about life at ELTHAM from our students and educators

"Inclusion can be learned. And as ELTHAM educators, it is our role to help teach it to tomorrow’s generations through the everyday actions we model and motivate."

International Women's Day
ELTHAM College Staff Inspiring Inclusion at ELTHAM

"This is only the beginning for me in astronomy as I aim to continue to reach for the stars, quite literally, and continue to do more discovery both by myself but also with others."

Tristan
Year 10 student Learn More

"One of the most valuable things we have given our students is time to reflect, time to check in and, if necessary, time to ask for assistance."

Julia Walker
Head of Student Services Learn more

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Upcoming Events

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Fri 20th Dec, 2024

Authentic Learning: A Glimpse into ELTHAM College

Mon 16th Dec, 2024

Celebrating Personal Growth at Valedictory Dinner

Fri 13th Dec, 2024

Growing Hearts and Minds Since 1974

Discover the holistic education offered by ELTHAM College, an independent co-educational private school that fosters passions, potential and purpose.

98 acres

90+ co-curricular

1 in 5

25%

Why ELTHAM College

Together we’re growing hearts and minds

Together we’re growing hearts and minds

Experience a daring adventure

Experience a daring adventure

Optimal environment in & out of the classroom

Optimal environment in & out of the classroom

Educators who shape real world ready individuals

Educators who shape real world ready individuals

Our ELTHAM Student Journey

Early Learning Centre

Junior School

Senior School

Experience your daring adventure.

Belong

Create

Outreach

Discover

Active

Community

Communicate

Explore

Learn about life at ELTHAM from our students and educators

Connect with the ELTHAM
College community

Upcoming Events

Our latest news stories

Authentic Learning: A Glimpse into ELTHAM College

Celebrating Personal Growth at Valedictory Dinner

Class of 2024 VCE Results

Growing Hearts and Minds Since 1974

Discover the holistic education offered by ELTHAM College, an independent co-educational private school that fosters passions, potential and purpose.

98 acres

90+ co-curricular

1 in 5

25%

Why ELTHAM College

Our ELTHAM Student Journey

Experience your daring adventure.

Belong

Create

Outreach

Discover

Active

Community

Communicate

Explore

Learn about life at ELTHAM from our students and educators

Connect with the ELTHAM College community

Upcoming Events

Our latest news stories

Life at ELTHAM

Connect with the ELTHAM
College community