Toorak College, Mount Eliza VIC

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Toorak College, Mount Eliza VIC

Toorak College is a thriving co-educational environment from ELC to Year 4 with a girls' only approach from Year 5 onwards. We encourage our students to dream big, set high goals and expect big things of themselves.

Address

Old Mornington Road

Town or Suburb

Mount Eliza

State

VIC

Post Code

3930

Postal Address

PO Box 150, Mount Eliza 3930

Region(s)

Melbourne South

Telephone

03 9788 7200

Website

www.toorakcollege.vic.edu.au

An International Baccalaureate World School

The crest of three white daisies looking toward the sun to symbolises ‘purity and modesty with their faces ever looking heavenward’ and Latin motto ‘in labore quies’ meaning ‘in work is the true rest of life’. The daisy serves as a reminder to our students to tilt their heads to the sun, and be proud and confident of the people that they have become.

"Our vision is to develop aspiring young people with confidence and character." — Mrs Kristy Kendall, Principal

Events Calendar

Upcoming Events

TOORAK COLLEGE - Small Group Tour (Senior School)
Tue Oct 10 @ 9:30AM - 10:30AM [6 Days to go]

TOORAK COLLEGE - Small Group Tour (ELC & Junior School)
Wed Oct 11 @ 9:30AM - 10:30AM [7 Days to go]

TOORAK COLLEGE - Small Group Tour (Senior School)
Wed Nov 01 @ 9:30AM - 10:30AM [28 Days to go]

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Virtual Tour

Senior School

Junior School

Early Learning Centre

Enrolment Link

https://www.toorakcollege.vic.edu.au/join-us/enrolments

Principal

Mrs Kristy Kendall

School Type

Early Learning
Primary School
Secondary School
Primary through Secondary

Campus Anatomy

Early Learning Centre
Early Childhood Centre
Kindergarten
Pre-Prep Campus
Prep Campus
Primary Campus
Secondary Campus
ELC-12 Campus
P-12 Campus
Junior School
Middle School
Senior School
Integrated Boarding Campus
Outdoor Education Campus

School Character

Independent

Year Levels

Co-educational Preschool to Year 4, Girls' only Years 5 to 12

Religion

Non-denominational

Fees

Visit our website

International Students (CRICOS registered school)

Yes

CRICOS Provider Code

00349D

Main Gender

Girls

Student Enrolments

860

Boarding

Boarding Available

Strong focus on...

Academic Achievement
Co-curricular Activities
Community
Creative Arts
Information Technology
Languages
Music
Numeracy / Literacy
Performing Arts
Personal Values
Sport

At Toorak College you can learn without limitations or ceilings, you can stumble and understand we are behind you, you can be brave and push yourself outside of your comfort zone, you can be bold knowing that anything is possible and you can be yourself - proud of who you are.

As a leading school for nearly 150 years, we are proud of our heritage, attuned to our changing world, and focused on ensuring an exceptional education for future generations.

Far from just a place of learning, education takes many forms for our students. Be it social development, moral development or cognitive development, the journey our students travel is complex, varied and completely individual.

Overview

Situated on the coastline of Melbourne's picturesque Mornington Peninsula, Toorak College's bay views and state-of-the-art facilities provide the ideal learning environment for your child. As a leading school for over 145 years, we are proud of our heritage, attuned to our ever-changing world, and focused on ensuring an exceptional education for future generations.

Toorak College is an independent school from Early Learning to Year 12, with on-site boarding facilities. We are proudly co-educational from Early Learning until Year 4 and from Year 5 to Year 12 we take a girls-only approach.

Our school is dedicated to the holistic development of students and nurtures and supports their interests, empowering them through academic and personal growth so they thrive in their future. Small class sizes, innovative programs, quality teaching, and state-of-the-art resources allow students the opportunity to achieve their best in whatever field they choose.

Toorak College has a proud track record of achieving outstanding results and we are currently ranked number 1 primary and secondary school on the Mornington Peninsula.

Facilities

Playgroup, Early Learning Centre, Junior School, Senior School, Swimming and Diving Complex, New Swift Science & Technology Centre, Visual Arts complex, Performing Arts Centre, Senior Student Centre, Music Centre, Pavilion Cafe, TC Online.

Co-Curricular Activities

Aerobics, AFL, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Equestrian, Golf, Hockey, Indoor Cricket, Netball, Rowing, Sailing, Snowsports, Soccer, Softball, Surf Lifesaving, Swimming, Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball, Water Polo, Dance, Music, Musical Theatre, Drama, Visual Arts.

Extras

With a focus on Academic Enhancement, Internationalism and Leadership and Enterprise, Toorak College students are proud to consistently achieve the best results on the Mornington Peninsula.

Boarding Information

Toorak College has a long and proud history of welcoming girls from many different countries from around the world.

Situated on the Mornington Peninsula's coastline only one hour from Melbourne city, there is no better place for your daughter to live whilst she is growing, learning, and thriving.

Our Boarding House, Joan Ansett Hall, is home to Australian and international students in years 7-12 and is a place where students can enjoy the wonders of the Mornington Peninsula, develop lifelong friendships and achieve academic and personal success.

Toorak College students access mainstream classes from day one and they always have the support of the on-campus English Language Support Centre until their graduation. This unique blended learning model accelerates their academic and personal growth.

At Toorak, there are boundless opportunities available to all students that support their journey of discovering and evolving their passions.

Pastoral Care

At Toorak College we believe the best education is one that works towards developing the whole person, beyond their academic profile. Young people are faced with an array of challenges in their school lives and often need support and guidance in managing such challenges. At Toorak College we support all aspects of a young person’s functioning, including their emotional wellbeing and mental health.

Toorak College has a fantastic pastoral care system with supportive teaching staff and a thorough personal development curriculum. Toorak College has a school psychologist who supports the pastoral care system and specialises in mental health providing evidence-based psychological counseling to students who are impacted by mental health issues and providing guidance to staff and families who are also involved in supporting these young people.

Values

Our guiding values are: Empower, Academic Growth, Personal Growth and Thrive.

Vision

To develop aspiring young people with confidence and character.

Mission Statement

To empower our students through academic and personal growth so they thrive in their future.

Project Shine

At Toorak College, we recognise that a dynamic approach to teaching and learning is at the heart of success in every student’s learning journey. We strive to challenge and nurture every individual and develop independence, curiosity, and self-belief. We recognise that every child is different and that every year presents new challenges opportunities.

As a school, our expertise lies in our approach and understanding of learning, our development of curriculum, and our creation of opportunity. Project Shine is designed to take our students on a journey that allows them to truly capitalise on their potential, expand their world view, and find their place within it.

Project Shine is developed and designed around three priorities:

The social, moral, emotional and cognitive development of young people
The development of thinking and learning habits, and strategies over time
The necessary future skills and opportunities

It is comprised of four distinct approaches, each building on the previous;

Project Enlighten (Kindergarten-Pre-Prep) - Nurturing young learners develop their sense of self and connection to others while exploring the world around them.

Project Ignite (Prep-Year 6) - Challenging curious and developing minds through diverse learning experiences so they can discover what sparks their light.

Project Illuminate (Year 7-Year 9) - Empowering with knowledge and skills drive their ambition towards that which lights them from within.

Project Radiate (Year 10-Year 12) - Inspiring confidence and character in every girl leap fearlessly into their future and shine bright.

Students gain courage, skill, and determination throughout their years at Toorak College, which prepares them to find their shine.

Your Invitation

The best way to get to know Toorak College is to come and see it for yourself. Come and visit us at one of our Discover Toorak events, where you will tour the campus and have the opportunity to hear what makes Toorak so unique from our staff and students.

If you are pressed for time but would like to see more of our school, take the Virtual Tour to get a feel for Toorak College. You can see our world-class facilities, including our Boarding House, Joan Ansett Hall.

Click here for details of our Virtual Tour and Discover Toorak events.

At Toorak College, we recognise that a dynamic approach to teaching and learning is at the heart of success in every student’s learning journey. We strive to challenge and nurture every individual, and develop independence, curiosity and self-belief. We recognise that every child is different and that every year presents new challenges opportunities.

As a school, our expertise lies in our approach and understanding of learning, our development of curriculum and our creation of opportunity. Project Shine is designed to take our students on a journey that allows them to truly capitalise on their potential, expand their world view and find their place within it.

Project Shine is developed and designed around three priorities:

The social, moral, emotional and cognitive development of young people
The development of thinking and learning habits, and strategies over time
The necessary future skills and opportunities

It is comprised of four distinct approaches, each building on the previous;

Project Enlighten (Kindergarten-Year 2)

Project Ignite (Year 3-Year 6)

Project Illuminate (Year 7-Year 9)

Project Radiate (Year 10-Year 12)

Students gain courage, skill and determination throughout their years at Toorak College, which prepares them to shine.

Transport Options

Driver Bus Lines

Driver Bus Lines (Driver) operates the following charter bus services for Toorak College:

Bus 1: Sorrento-Rosebud (express service)

Bus 2: Flinders-Red Hill-Mount Martha

Bus 3: Shoreham-Balnarring - Somerville

Ventura operate the following bus service:

Patterson Lakes - Sandhurst - Langwarrin

PTV Buses

All other buses to and from the School are PTV buses. These buses require the student to have a Myki ticket and are not controlled by the School. Timetables have been provided by Public Transport Victoria and are advised as estimated times only.

Scholarships

Toorak College offers scholarships for girls in order to help inspired students reach their full potential. Scholarships enrich our school and support students to follow their dreams. Several scholarships have been established through the generosity of others and we thank them for their gift to our students.

Toorak College has a range of academic excellence, general excellence and named scholarships available for students commencing in Years 4 – 10.

Scholarship Applications for 2025 are now closed.

Scholarship Applications for entry in 2026 will open in Term 1, 2024.

Please don’t hesitate to contact our Enrolments Office on (03) 9788 7234 or enrolments@toorakc.vic.edu.au should you have any questions.

Please complete the form below to receive information on our 2026 Scholarships when it is released in early 2024.

Test Results

Toorak College celebrates some outstanding results from our Class of 2022 with over 40% of students achieving ATARs over 90, placing them in the top 10% of Australia. With a Median ATAR of 87, this year's cohort has strengthened Toorak College's position as the leading school on the Mornington Peninsula.

If you are interested in employment opportunities at our school please visit the following page:

Employment link:

https://www.toorakcollege.vic.edu.au/discover-us/careers/employment-position

Principal's Message

As a leading school for over 145 years, we are proud of our heritage, attuned to our changing world, and focused on ensuring an exceptional education for future generations.

Our school is dedicated to the holistic development of students and nurtures and supports their interests, empowering them through academic and personal growth so they thrive in their future. Small class sizes, innovative programs, quality teaching and state-of-the-art resources allow students the opportunity to achieve their best in whatever field they choose.

Toorak College graduates are recognised as well-rounded citizens who have the ability to embrace, adapt to, and lead change in this increasingly complex world. We provide an exceptional and balanced educational experience to ensure students are intellectually and emotionally prepared to live out their dreams within and beyond the school gates.

Kristy Kendall

Principal

International Student Welcome

Toorak College is a registered provider for overseas students from Year 5 to Year 12. We help girls identify their strengths and interests and develop confident, high achieving global citizens by providing exceptional education in a nurturing, encouraging and supportive environment.

Each year we welcome many international students. The on-campus English Language Support Centre ensures a smooth transition for our international students, equipping them with the English language skills they need to be active members of the Toorak College community.

Overseas students are encouraged to maintain their cultural integrity while adapting to Australian education and socialising with local students. Toorak College is a member of the Melbourne Schools Partnership International with the University of Mlebourne.

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