Keysborough Gardens Primary School vs St Leonard's College

	K Keysborough Gardens Primary School Melbourne, Australia	S St Leonard's College Melbourne, Australia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year A$495	Fees / year A$300 - 59,415
Age range	Age range 5 - 12 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), Australian Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Australian Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 1,576
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2020	Opened 1914
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located at 10 Homeleigh Road, Keysborough 3173. The school is in the Keysborough area. It opened in January 2020 as Keysborough Gardens Primary School.	Location Bunurong Country, 163 South Road, Brighton East, VIC 3187, Australia. The campus is in the Bayside area of Melbourne. The South Road entrance is used for College activity and bus routes. St Leonard's College is Bayside's school of choice with the address serving as the primary campus location.
Stages	Stages Prep–Year 6	Stages Early Learning Centre (ages 3–5); Prep to Year 4 (IB PYP); The Cove (Years 5 and 6); Years 7 to 9 (Middle School); Years 10 to 12 (Senior School).
School type	School type Public (government) primary school	School type Independent, coeducational
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Differentiated Learning supports students with diverse learning needs.	Additional learning support The Learning Enhancement Faculty provides dedicated, evidence-based support across the College. In Junior School, early identification and targeted literacy, numeracy and self-regulation support are provided; Years 5–6 use in-class and small-group programs with tailored adjustments; in Middle School, support develops self-advocacy, executive functioning and flexible thinking with classroom assistance and assistive technologies; in Senior School, teachers guide pathways including examination adjustments and special provisions.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Australia
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Presbyterian heritage (historical).
School day structure	School day structure School times: Monday 9:00am–3:30pm; Tuesday 9:00am–3:30pm; Wednesday 8:45am–3:00pm; Thursday 9:00am–3:30pm; Friday 9:00am–3:30pm.	School day structure Attendance times: ELC 8:30–12:00 or 3:00; Prep to Year 4 8:30–3:20; Years 5–12 8:30–3:35. Years 5–12 operate on a ten-day cycle; Years 7–12 timetable: 8:30–9:50 Period 1; 9:50–10:15 recess; 10:15–11:35 Period 2; 11:35–12:55 Period 3; 12:55–1:40 lunch; 1:40–2:15 Period X; 2:15–3:35 Period 4; dismissal 3:35.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details The College Bus Service provides six chartered routes arriving near the South Road entrance at 8:15am and departing at 3:50pm each school day; stops connect to suburbs including Beaumaris, Bentleigh, Brighton, Caulfield, Cheltenham, Dingley Village, Elsternwick, Elwood, Hampton, Highett, Malvern East, McKinnon, Moorabbin, Mordialloc, Parkdale and Sandringham.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - No application fee or ongoing tuition charge is levied for enrolment. Education and instruction to meet the Victorian curriculum are provided without tuition fees; payments requested are voluntary contributions for curriculum and school activities. Tuition / Parent contributions (detailed annual amounts) - The school requests voluntary parent contributions rather than charging tuition. The published annual contribution for Prep–Year 6 is AUD 495 per student, comprised as follows: Curriculum contributions AUD 355 and Other contributions AUD 140 (total AUD 495). The curriculum contributions are itemised within that AUD 355 figure (examples below). These amounts are shown as annual figures. - Curriculum contributions (examples included in the annual AUD 355 total): - Classroom consumables, materials & equipment (art, classroom consumables, diaries, wellbeing resources, etc.): included within the curriculum contribution breakdown (e.g. Art $40, Mandarin $10, Performing Arts $10, STEM $20, Mathematics $10, English $10, Sports $10, Classroom consumables $105, Diary/Reading Log $15, Wellbeing $10). Total curriculum contribution shown AUD 240 for listed consumables plus further items to reach the curriculum subtotal. - Additional curriculum-related and ICT items included in the annual total: - Online subscriptions/access (examples: Online Reading $10, Seesaw $13, online assessments $10) – subtotal AUD 33; ICT devices (shared classroom sets) AUD 40; printing/photocopying AUD 35; whole-school events contribution AUD 7. These items form part of the curriculum contribution subtotal. Annual curriculum subtotal shown AUD 355. Extra‑curricular / user‑pay items (approximate amounts) - Extra‑curricular items and activities are charged on a user‑pays basis; costs are confirmed and invoiced as events occur. Approximate published amounts (per student) are: - Excursions/incursions (per year, Prep–Yr2 and Yr3–6): approx. AUD 150 (approximate; confirmed costs provided when events are scheduled). - Swimming program: AUD 80–90. - Camps: Year 3–6 approx. AUD 280–350; Year 2 sleepover approx. AUD 45–55. - House Athletics (offsite): approx. AUD 12. - Year 6 items (examples): Graduation polo shirt AUD 45; Big Day Out AUD 40; Graduation (art project, resources, event) AUD 40. - Exact charges for extra‑curricular items are provided to families when each activity is organised. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual contribution payment was requested by a published date (example: payment requested by Friday 1 March 2024 for the 2024 contribution year). Payment may be made in full or by instalment using the school's payment options where available. Extra‑curricular items are billed and paid as individual events occur. Payment methods and payment options - Preferred payment method: Compass (school's online parent portal) with payment plan functionality available through Compass. - Alternative at-school option: EFTPOS at the school office. - Outside-school-hours care (OSHC) provider at the school (TeamKids) operates its own payment system (Ezidebit) for OSHC charges. These are separate from parent contributions and extra‑curricular billing. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as a day primary school and does not list any boarding services or boarding fees. Uniforms and other recurring costs - School uniform is compulsory and is supplied via PSW (store location listed for Hampton Park). Uniform costs are charged by the uniform supplier (prices vary by item and are not listed as a fixed school fee). Book packs and consumable items are managed as part of the parent contributions/booklist processes. Refund information and hardship support - Refunds for extra‑curricular items and activities are considered on a case‑by‑case basis and will be provided where reasonable and fair (for example, where the school has not incurred a cost). Where the school has already incurred non‑refundable costs (for example, deposits or third‑party costs), full refunds may not be possible. The school will advise families about refund arrangements at time of payment and may require bank account details in writing to process refunds. - Camps and excursions: If an activity is cancelled or altered by the school, or a student cannot attend, the school considers requests for partial or full refunds on a case‑by‑case basis taking into account costs already committed to third parties; generally costs already paid to third parties that are non‑refundable cannot be returned. Families experiencing financial difficulty may discuss alternative payment arrangements with the Business Manager or Principal; the school can also assist families to access the Department's Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) and other support where eligible. Summary of findings for the requested academic years - The school's published parent payment schedule located for Prep–Year 6 shows the detailed contributions and user‑pays costs for the 2024 contribution year (annual contribution total AUD 495 and the itemised amounts and approximate extra‑curricular costs listed above). The school's policies and camps/excursions documents state the refund and payment handling approaches. The school does not publish tuition or application fees because instruction against the Victorian curriculum is provided without tuition charges; requested amounts are presented as voluntary parent contributions and user‑pays extra‑curricular charges. If any specific published annual schedule for 2025/26 or 2026/27 is required, the school's most recently published parent payment schedule located in the school's published documents is the 2024 Parent Payment schedule referenced above.	Fee details Application fees - Domestic (Australian citizens, permanent residents, temporary residents applying via the domestic process): non-refundable application fee AUD 200, payable when the online Application for Enrolment is submitted. - International (full fee‑paying overseas students applying on a student visa): non‑refundable application fee AUD 300, payable at time of application. An Enrolment Confirmation Fee of AUD 2,400 is payable on acceptance of an offer (non‑refundable, non‑transferable). Tuition fees (annual and per‑term by year level, domestic students — 2026) - ELC3 sessional (five mornings) — Annual: AUD 15,581. Per term (standard 4-term division): AUD 3,895.25. - ELC3 part time (four days) — Annual: AUD 24,320. Per term: AUD 6,080. - ELC3 & ELC4 full time — Annual: AUD 27,789. Per term: AUD 6,947.25. - Prep — Annual: AUD 25,183. Per term: AUD 6,295.75. - Year 1 — Annual: AUD 28,620. Per term: AUD 7,155. - Year 2 — Annual: AUD 28,620. Per term: AUD 7,155. - Year 3 — Annual: AUD 32,086. Per term: AUD 8,021.50. - Year 4 — Annual: AUD 32,086. Per term: AUD 8,021.50. - Year 5 — Annual: AUD 34,726. Per term: AUD 8,681.50. - Year 6 — Annual: AUD 34,726. Per term: AUD 8,681.50. - Year 7 — Annual: AUD 39,438. Per term: AUD 9,859.50. - Year 8 — Annual: AUD 39,438. Per term: AUD 9,859.50. - Year 9 — Annual: AUD 41,113. Per term: AUD 10,278.25. - Year 10 — Annual: AUD 41,152. Per term: AUD 10,288.00. - Year 11 — Annual: AUD 43,482. Per term: AUD 10,870.50. - Year 12 — Annual: AUD 42,903. Standard per‑term equivalent (dividing annual by 4): AUD 10,725.75; however, Year 12 fees are invoiced differently: Year 12 tuition is charged in three equal instalments (one‑third of the annual fee) in Terms 1, 2 and 3 — each Year 12 instalment therefore equals AUD 14,301.00. (Amounts above are the published Annual Tuition Fees for 2026; the per‑term figures shown are arithmetic conversions for clarity. For most year levels accounts are issued on a term basis as described below.) International (full fee‑paying) annual tuition fees — 2026 (summary) - Prep: AUD 36,891; Year 1: AUD 36,988; Year 2: AUD 36,988; Year 3: AUD 41,465; Year 4: AUD 41,465; Year 5: AUD 44,462; Year 6: AUD 44,462; Year 7: AUD 51,445; Year 8: AUD 56,477; Year 9: AUD 56,477; Year 10: AUD 56,866; Year 11: AUD 56,866; Year 12: AUD 59,415. International fee schedules and additional international charges (health cover, tuition deposit at acceptance, etc.) apply. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing: fee accounts are rendered on a term basis and are issued one term plus 30 days in advance. Consolidated accounts show one‑quarter of annual consolidated fees on each term account (i.e., four equal term instalments). For Year 12, billing is in three equal instalments (one‑third of the annual fee) charged in Terms 1, 2 and 3. International full fee‑paying student accounts are issued twice per year and specific upfront deposits are required at acceptance as specified in the international offer. Notice of withdrawal must be provided one full school term in advance; failure to provide one term's written notice will result in one term's fees being payable. Enrolment bond / acceptance deposits - An Enrolment Bond is required for all accepted offers from 2026 onward to confirm enrolment; the bond amount is specified in the Acceptance of Offer documentation and is held and deducted from fees after a minimum period of attendance (the Enrolment Bond is forfeited if the student does not commence or complete the minimum required enrolment period). For the Early Learning Centre, a tuition deposit for Prep may also be required in certain circumstances and is deducted from the first account once the student commences. The non‑refundable admission (confirmation) fee required on acceptance is specified in the Acceptance of Offer. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. St Leonard's College is a co‑educational day school with an Early Learning Centre; there are no boarding fees for students. Other costs and common additional charges - Camps and major experiential trips: Year 6 Canberra trip estimate AUD 2,000–AUD 3,000; Year 9 CUE Big Experience estimate AUD 5,500–AUD 11,500 depending on destination and program. These costs are additional to tuition where applicable. - International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) annual registration/exam fee (2026): AUD 1,055 for Year 11/12 IBDP students. - Stationery, apps and class incidentals typically range by year level from approximately AUD 100–AUD 400 per year. - Musical instrument hire for curriculum lessons: AUD 245 per year (includes AUD 25 insurance). Private music lesson instrument hire: AUD 220 per semester. Private lesson fees per semester/term are listed separately in the Fees Schedule (e.g., private 30‑minute lessons approx. AUD 1,085 per semester). Speech & drama and music tuition fees are charged per lesson/semester as listed in the Fees Schedule. - Club Sport, Aesthetic Sports and other co‑curricular activities have separate semester or annual charges (examples include cheer, dance, gymnastics, basketball club fees, sailing, Taekwondo, swim program). Uniforms or costumes required for these programs are compulsory and charged separately. Payment is required prior to participation each semester/season. - Voluntary Building Fund contribution (tax‑deductible): an optional levy of AUD 460 per student per annum may be added to each quarterly account if families choose to contribute. - Bus fees, optional camps, optional music camps, competition travel and equipment, and certain elective program fees are additional and appear as separate line items. Instrument repair liability: parents are responsible for the first AUD 500 of repair costs on hired instruments; unrecoverable loss may be charged. Refunds and cancellation terms - Application fees and Enrolment Confirmation/Admission fees are non‑refundable and non‑transferable. An Enrolment Bond (where required) will be deducted from the first account after the student has completed the minimum enrolment period; the bond is forfeited if the student does not commence or does not complete the minimum enrolment period. Written notice of withdrawal must be provided one full term in advance; where such notice is not provided one term's fees will be charged. These conditions are part of the College's Terms of Business. - International students: specific refund rules apply for overseas students. Where enrolment is withdrawn in writing more than one term before commencement, Annual Tuition and Health Insurance Fees minus a cancellation fee of AUD 1,000 are refundable (Application Fee and Enrolment Confirmation Fee remain non‑refundable). If withdrawal is less than one term prior to commencement, the Application Fee, Enrolment Confirmation Fee and 25% of the Annual Tuition Fee are non‑refundable; health insurance fees may be refundable. If a visa application is rejected by the Department of Home Affairs and evidence is provided, Annual Tuition and Health Insurance Fees are refundable (Application and Enrolment Confirmation Fee are not). Refunds to international families are processed in Australian dollars to the party that made the original payment and, where approved, are processed within the timeframe set out in the international refund procedure. Fee payment options and methods - Accepted payment methods include: BPay; Credit Card (Visa and MasterCard — overseas credit cards for international students may be restricted per policy); Debit Card transactions; and electronic funds transfer (bank transfer). Cash payments are not accepted. Credit card details are taken for application payment (Visa/MasterCard only). For international students, a tuition deposit (50% of the annual tuition for the first study period) and other charges are payable on acceptance, and thereafter fees are payable term in advance or as specified in the international offer. Sibling discounts and concessions - Sibling discounts on consolidated fees apply where two or more children from the same family attend concurrently: 5% discount for the second sibling, 15% for the third sibling, and 50% for the fourth and subsequent sibling. The greatest discount applies to the fees for the lowest year level; sibling discounts do not apply to additional charges (non‑tuition items) and do not apply to international student fees. Key administrative notes on fee timing and obligations - Fees are subject to annual review and change; parents receive notice in advance of any change. Invoices are normally issued termly (one quarter of consolidated annual fees) and are payable within the College's stated payment terms; Year 12 fees are invoiced in three instalments. Failure to pay accounts or to provide required notice of withdrawal will result in fees being charged in accordance with the College's Terms of Business and may lead to collection action for overdue amounts.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school has a compulsory uniform. All students wear a uniform each day. Black shoes or runners are part of the uniform, and the uniform is available at PSW store Hampton Park.	Uniform requirement The Uniform Shop provides the full range of St Leonard's College uniforms. The Uniform Shop is located at Dobsons, 348 Centre Road, Bentleigh, and online shopping is available with click-and-collect and home delivery. There is also a Secondhand Uniform Shop on Tuesdays during term time from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Food options	Food options TeamKids provides Before- and After-School Care (OSHC) programs. The OSHC program runs before and after school and during school holidays. Delicious and nutritious food is provided as part of TeamKids services.	Food options Two in-house cafeterias offer a diverse menu including salads, soups, pastas and sandwiches with daily specials. The Middle School cafeteria operates on school days from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm (Years 5–9) and the Senior School cafe provides the same services plus barista-made coffee; Lunch orders are placed via the FlexiSchools online portal.
House system	House system The school has a house system. Year 6 Leadership includes House Captains.	House system There are six Houses – Allen, Cullen, Forster, McMeekin, Munro and Newman – with students from Prep to Year 12 belonging to a House community. Students participate in House Events such as swimming, cross country, athletics and House Music to foster teamwork and House spirit.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The School Council is an elected body of parents and staff who oversee strategic planning, policy development and financial decisions relating to the school. The terms of office are two years, with elections held each February/March, and subcommittees include Community Events and Fundraising, Education, and Buildings and Grounds. The school operates within the Victorian government school system.	Governance and ownership The College is a registered Company limited by Guarantee. The College Council is responsible for the strategic direction of St Leonard's College, with Members largely drawn from current or past parents and alumni; The Council consists of at least nine and up to 12 members, and the Principal, Deputy Principal and Director of Finance attend meetings as executives. The Chair of College Council also serves as Chair of the Foundation; The Council operates eight committees, including Finance and Audit and Building and Property.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Keysborough Gardens Primary School is an IB World School delivering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) alongside the Victorian Curriculum. The program combines inquiry-based learning with explicit teaching to support every student's academic, social, and emotional development. The school has flexible learning spaces and modern facilities that support collaboration and creativity. Mandarin is taught at the school, with Mandarin provision in the main building for Reception and Year 1. The school's values are Kindness, Empathy, Gratitude, Respect and Excellence, and the vision is to inspire and empower every child to become a confident, caring global citizen who strives for excellence in learning and life. Opened in January 2020, the school had about 520 students across 23 classes in 2026.	Curriculum details Prep to Year 4 follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) for ages 3 to 12, focusing on inquiry, independence, and international-mindedness. The Junior School uses specialist teachers across English, Science, Mathematics, Humanities, Languages, Wellbeing, DigiSTEM, Drama, Art and Music. The Cove (Years 5 and 6) is a bespoke upper-primary program with dedicated teachers across English, Science, Mathematics, Humanities, Languages (Chinese, French or Spanish), Wellbeing, Self and Society, DigiSTEM, Physical Education, Drama, Art and Music. Middle School (Years 7 to 9) offers elective options and a Year 9 experiential learning SEA program, with curriculum informed by Harvard GSE and Monash and participation in the OECD 2030 project. In Years 10 to 12, students choose between VCE and IBDP, with Year 10 Course Guide 2026, Year 11 Course Guide 2026, and VCE Course Guide 2026 available.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Class of 2025 achieved a median ATAR of 95.5 for IBDP, 81.0 for VCE, and 87.45 combined. In 2025, 46% of students achieved 90+ in the combined results, 31.25% achieved 90+ in VCE, and 68.13% achieved 80+ in combined results; 54.69% of VCE students achieved 80+.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Monash University, University of Melbourne, RMIT University, Deakin University and Swinburne University of Technology were the most popular destinations for Class of 2025 VCE/IBDP graduates, with offers also made interstate to ANU, Bond University, University of Sydney and University of Queensland, and international offers from Harvard University and the University of the Arts London.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented St Leonard's College offers High Potential Learning for Prep to Year 12 with opportunities to extend and enrich learning. The program includes enrichment activities such as OzClo, BrainSTEM Innovation Challenge, Computational and Algorithmic Thinking, da Vinci Decathlon, Ethics Olympiad, Future Problem Solving, Informatics, Mooting and Tournament of the Minds.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Time is dedicated in each classroom to teach teamwork, resolve conflict in a positive manner, learn from mistakes, help others, and seek help when needed. Programs and strategies teach social skills and resilience, including KGPS Kids are Global Kids—focusing on school values and the IB Learner Profile; Dogs Connect with Buddy the Wellbeing Dog; timetabled Respectful Relationships lessons; classroom agreements revisited at the beginning of each term; Lunchtime Enrichment Clubs; Circle Time; Restorative Practices; Buddies Program; Year 6 Transition Program; Peer Mediation; Zones of Regulation (self-regulation); Student of the Week certificates; and a Matrix of Expectations to reinforce positive behaviour.	Social & emotional learning The WISE Wellbeing framework is used across the College from the Early Learning Centre to Year 12, guiding student wellbeing through four domains: Warm Hearts, Inspired Futures, Strong Minds and Engaged Beings. Mentors and Heads of Year provide individualized support and monitor academic and personal progress to ensure each student feels known, nurtured and supported. The Cocurricular program supports students' intellectual, personal, physical, social and emotional growth through a wide range of activities. The Wellbeing Centre, opened in 2023, provides a dedicated space for group activities and peer connections, reinforcing a nurturing environment. Wellbeing initiatives include the Personal Development Program (PDP), external presenters and SchoolTV resources for students and parents, supporting a holistic approach to wellbeing.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) English and Mathematics are taught daily with planning around inquiry units; The Learning Enhancement Program targets groups of students with similar academic needs; Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are developed for students with specific learning needs; One-on-one assistance in the classroom; Differentiated learning groups; Adjustments to the learning environment, tasks, or resources to ensure an inclusive approach; Input from the Learning Enhancement Program teacher and allied health providers; The program generally runs between 4 and 10 weeks.	Special educational needs (SEN) Counselling Services address cognitive and emotional strengths, provide educational support, and assist with social and behavioral concerns; they also offer support for family difficulties and special needs. This indicates the College provides direct support for students with special educational needs through its counselling team.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English as an Additional Language (EAL) is supported by explicit modelling of literacy and language skills; a high number of students come from an EAL background; students are assessed against the English as an Additional Language continuum to ensure each student's needs are catered for and managed.	English as an additional language The Program for Language Acquisition and Cultural Engagement (PLACE) supports students from non-English speaking backgrounds to transition into mainstream classes and life in Australia. PLACE offers Intensive English Language (IEL) entry streams and English as an Additional Language (EAL) entry streams to support language development and transition to mainstream classes. IEL provides targeted English development embedded in the timetable, with small class sizes and transition timeframes to entry mainstream. EAL classes bridge the gap between current English level and the demands of mainstream subjects for eligible students in Year 8 or above, with AEAS testing and external EAL eligibility guidelines. PLACE staff assist with subject selection and university entrance information; intake begins at the start of Term 1 or Term 3.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Wellbeing is supported through Restorative Practices, Zones of Regulation, Circle Time, and Peer Mediation. The Dogs Connect program with Buddy the Wellbeing Dog supports the school community, and Respectful Relationships lessons reinforce healthy attitudes and equality. A Year 6 Transition Program and Student Voice & Agency work accompany a supportive, inclusive learning environment that promotes student wellbeing.	Mental wellbeing The Wellbeing framework (WISE) is used across the College to foster holistic development in four domains: Warm Hearts, Inspired Futures, Strong Minds and Engaged Beings. The framework supports student agency and wellbeing as central to thriving at school. Mentors and Heads of Year provide individualized support and monitor academic and personal progress, ensuring students feel known, nurtured and loved. The College Psychologists and Chaplain offer counselling services addressing cognitive, emotional and social challenges, and assist families with special needs. The Wellbeing Centre opened in 2023 to provide a space for wellbeing activities and peer connections; PDP, external presenters and SchoolTV resources support wellbeing for students and parents.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school has Child Safety Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct; Student Engagement & Wellbeing Policy; Attendance Policy; Bullying Prevention Policy; First Aid Policy; Privacy Policy, among other policies.	Safeguarding The College has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and prioritises children's safety through a comprehensive Child Safety and Wellbeing Framework. The Framework includes a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, a Code of Conduct, a Complaints and Concerns Procedure, and a Response and Reporting Procedure. Staff and volunteers complete mandatory child safety training upon commencement. There are formal reporting procedures for concerns, including mandatory reporting channels and steps to contact authorities if a child is in danger; in emergencies, the Police should be called at 000. Any member of the College community has a responsibility to raise concerns about a child's safety under the policy.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school sits on a landscaped 2.2-hectare site in Keysborough South. Modern facilities include flexible learning spaces, a gymnasium, sports courts, playgrounds, and outdoor learning areas designed to support collaboration, creativity, and active learning. The school is an authorised IB World School delivering the Primary Years Programme. The Main Building houses Reception, offices, a library, Mandarin, and Prep and Year One classrooms on the ground floor, with Year Two to Year Four on the first level. The Performing Arts and Physical Education Buildings support physical education, performing arts, before and after school care, and community activities. The Year Five Building provides four classrooms with withdrawal spaces, and the Year Six / STEM / ART Building contains Year Six classrooms plus dedicated STEM and Art spaces. The grounds include a junior and a senior playground, a sandpit, a veggie garden, a Gaga Pit, an outdoor stage, and a dedicated Prep village for calm outdoor play.	Facilities overview St Leonard's College has a performing arts centre, systems engineering laboratories, and sports complexes, along with collaborative learning spaces. There are well-equipped libraries and a visual arts centre. Expansive grounds support outdoor learning and recreation. A Facilities Virtual Tour is available to explore the campus.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school has a well‑equipped gymnasium and dedicated sports courts for physical education and activities. Grounds include grassed play spaces and both junior and senior playgrounds. A sandpit, a veggie garden, a Gaga Pit, and an outdoor stage provide additional spaces for active play and outdoor learning. These facilities support a broad PE program and school events.	Sports facilities Interschool Sport is offered for Years 5 to 12 with ACS competition. A broad roster of sports is offered, including athletics, Australian Rules football, badminton, basketball, cricket, cross country, futsal, hockey, netball, soccer, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, touch football and volleyball. Facilities and coaching staff support the program.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The Main Building houses a library and Mandarin on the ground floor, with Year Two to Year Four classrooms on the first level. The school uses flexible, state‑of‑the‑art learning spaces to support inquiry‑based learning as part of the IB Primary Years Programme. The Performing Arts and Physical Education Buildings support PE, Performing Arts, and community activities. The Year Five Building contains four classrooms and withdrawal spaces, and the Year Six Building houses Year Six classrooms with dedicated STEM and Art spaces. Technology such as interactive whiteboards, iPads and computers complement and enhance the language and other curriculum programs.	Academic facilities Systems engineering laboratories support hands-on technology learning. Collaborative learning spaces support group work and cross-subject projects. A well-equipped library supports study and research. A visual arts centre provides dedicated spaces for art education. Expansive grounds facilitate outdoor learning opportunities.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Extra Curricular Activities and Programs include lunchtime clubs such as Lego Club, Art Club, Fun Club, Knitting Club, and sport clubs (Basketball, Soccer, Gymnastics). The Arts program includes a Junior Choir and Senior Choir, a School Band, school productions, and participation in the State Schools Spectacular. Leadership and student voice are fostered through Year 6 Leadership, the Student Representative Council, and Green Team. The school also runs a swimming program, camps (Year 2 sleepover and Year 3–6 adventure camps), and participates in ICAS and VHAP programs to provide enrichment and challenge.	Extra curricular facilities The Hart Theatre Company offers five annual productions, including three musicals and two plays. The music program provides solo performances, choir, bands, jazz ensembles and orchestras. The Visual Arts cocurricular program covers drawing, painting, sewing, construction and design, with exhibitions across the year. The Swimming Club and Swim School run learn-to-swim, club-based squad training, interschool competition, and adult fitness squads.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Keysborough Gardens Primary School was one of ten new schools built in 2019. It officially opened in January 2020. The founding Principal was Phil Anthony (2019–2021), who began in July 2019 and led the school from its inception. The school sits on a 2.2-hectare site in Keysborough South with modern facilities including flexible learning spaces, a gymnasium, sports courts, playgrounds and outdoor learning areas. It is an IB World School delivering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), combining inquiry-based learning with explicit teaching to support students' academic, social and emotional development. The school's values are Kindness, Empathy, Gratitude, Respect, and Excellence.	History The school began in 1914 with eight enrolled students in a church hall. Miss Cullen purchased the school in 1915 and moved it to Were Street in 1930. In 1946 the Presbyterian Church purchased the school. Coeducation began in 1972, marking a major milestone in the College's history. In 2022 the College celebrated the 50th anniversary of coeducation and 50 years of Outdoor Education, alongside 40 years of offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Community	Community The school community is built on safety, inclusion and partnership with parents and carers to support learning, engagement and wellbeing. The school emphasises parental involvement in learning both at home and at school. We regularly hold events to build connections, including a Welcome Picnic, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Book Week, Information Evenings, Get to Know You meetings at the start of each year, Student Led Conferences, Student Expos, and school productions and concerts; Harmony Day, NAIDOC Week and Cross Country are also part of the calendar. Community Experts share knowledge and skills with students to enrich learning, and volunteering, fundraising and school excursions are encouraged. There are opportunities to join School Council and to contribute in various roles within the school community.	Community St Leonard's College has a vibrant community that includes parent volunteering, seminars, social activities, and programs supporting international families. The English Language Conversation Club helps international parents improve English and connect with the community. The Community Day Fair is a flagship yearly event with rides, food stalls, performances, and family activities. The Amiel Society coordinates social responsibility initiatives, including Lennie's Van, linking students, staff and families in community outreach.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The School Council is a representative body responsible for developing and implementing school policies and is composed of Parents, Teachers, the Principal and Community Representatives. Council members and community members are appointed to subcommittees that report to the council, including Construction and Foundations, Education, Finances and Fundraising, and Community Engagement. Councillors serve two-year terms with elections held in February and March. Membership on the School Council is voluntary and parents are encouraged to nominate. There are monthly meetings of the School Council and its subcommittees, and involvement is supported by volunteer opportunities such as assisting in classrooms, school events and activities, subject to Working With Children checks and related inductions."}) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0	Parent teacher association St Leonard's College maintains a robust parent volunteer network that engages with College life through class representatives, the College Council, and a range of volunteering roles. Examples of volunteer opportunities include joining the College Council, serving as a team manager for Club Sport, helping with productions, working on the Community Day Fair, becoming a Class Rep, baking for Lennie's Van, accompanying on excursions, and sharing your knowledge as a guest speaker. Parent volunteers staff the Secondhand Uniform Shop and help with a variety of parent-led events. The College offers Parent Seminars and social activities such as welcome mornings teas, twilight picnics, guest speaker breakfasts, and year-level gatherings. A Volunteer Registration process ensures compliance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP) as an IB World School. Students study English, Maths and Science while developing critical thinking, technology and creativity. Specialist programs include Visual Arts, Performing Arts, STEM, Physical Education and Chinese Mandarin. ICAS competitions and the Victorian High-Ability Program (VHAP) provide opportunities for extended challenge.	Academic & intellectual The school offers a broad cocurricular program with numerous academic competitions and clubs. Students participate in OZCLO (Australian Computational and Linguistics Olympiad), Brain STEM Innovation Challenge, the da Vinci Decathlon, the Computational and Algorithmic Thinking Competition, Future Problem Solving, and the Informatics Club. Debating, Mooting, Public Speaking, and Chess are also available to develop critical thinking and communication skills. Model United Nations is offered for senior students, supporting opportunities in diplomacy and policy discussion.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Performing Arts let students express themselves through dance, music and drama with regular performances. The School Choir (Years 1–3) and Senior Choir (Years 4–6) rehearse at lunchtimes and perform at assemblies and events. The School Band (Years 3–6) rehearses weekly and performs in assemblies. Enrichment clubs include Lego Club, Art Club, Fun Club, Knitting Club and Sport clubs.	Arts & creative Arts thrive through the Hart Theatre Company, which produces five performances annually, including three musicals and two plays, with students involved on stage and behind the scenes. The Music Program offers solo performances, choir, bands, jazz ensembles, and orchestras. The Visual Arts cocurricular program covers drawing, painting, sewing, construction and design, with ceramics, exhibitions of student work, and opportunities to explore open studio and design lab activities.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Mandarin Chinese is offered as a specialist language. Koorie Cultural Inclusion is a focus to support inclusive cultural engagement. As an IB World School, the learning themes connect local and global issues to develop intercultural understanding.	Cultural & language Languages offered by the College are Chinese, French and Spanish. Language study is undertaken by all students from Prep through to the completion of Year 9, becoming optional from Year 10 onward. PLACE (Program for Language Acquisition and Cultural Engagement) supports international students with English language development and cultural transition, including Intensive English Language and English as an Additional Language entry streams. There are English Language Conversation Club and International Friends Group to help families engage with the community.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Lunchtime clubs include Lego Club, Art Club, Fun Club, Knitting Club and sport clubs. Adventure camps (Year 3–6) and the Year 2 sleepover support social development and teamwork. Student Voice initiatives empower students to participate in planning and school activities.	Social & hobbies The cocurricular program includes social and hobby groups such as Art Club, Board Games, Chess, Debating, Model United Nations, and Public Speaking, fostering collaboration and social connections across year levels. House-based Competitions and the Junior School Running and Fitness program provide ongoing team-based activities. Ethics Olympiad and Future Problem Solving are among the additional clubs and competitions that broaden student interests.
Community & service	Community & service Student Representative Council (Years 3–6) provides leadership opportunities and helps organise events. Green Team maintains the school vegetable garden, runs the recycling program and advocates for sustainable practices. Greater Dandenong Council appoints a Junior Mayor each year, and School Captains have held this role, highlighting links with the local community.	Community & service Service is an integral part of Experiential Education at St Leonard's College. The program emphasizes action, reflection and community engagement across Junior to Senior years, guiding students to contribute meaningfully to society.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Year 6 Leadership Program gives every Year 6 student the opportunity to take on a leadership role. Roles include School Captains, House Captains, Wellbeing Leaders, ICT Leaders, Environment Leaders and more. The Student Representative Council offers additional leadership experiences for Years 3–6.	Leadership & professional The Duke of Edinburgh Award is offered for Years 9 to 12. Student leadership programs and personal development activities are central to the cocurricular program, providing opportunities to build leadership, teamwork and career-related skills.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school emphasises social, emotional and physical wellbeing through its 'Keysie Kids are Global Kids' framework. The Green Team and other wellbeing initiatives promote healthy and sustainable practices. The swimming program builds water safety and fitness. Camping experiences (Year 2 sleepover and Year 3–6 adventure camps) foster independence and resilience.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Outdoor Education runs across Years 2 to 10 with overnight camps and year-level experiences that blend adventure with personal growth and environmental education. Yearly programs include the Year 2 Sleepover, Year 3 Anglesea camp, Camp Ibis for Years 4–8, and the Year 9 Big Experience, followed by a Year 10 hike. The College is affiliated with Outdoors Victoria to support outdoor learning, and students participate in Interschool Sport, Club Sport, and Swimming Club to promote physical wellbeing.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Core subjects include English, Maths and Science as part of the IB Primary Years Programme. Mandarin Chinese is offered as a specialist language program. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided for students from an EAL background, with explicit modelling of literacy and language skills and ongoing assessment against the English as an Additional Language continuum. Mandarin develops intercultural capability and respect for diversity through language learning.	Language provision Languages offered by the College are Chinese, French and Spanish. Language study is undertaken by Prep through to Year 9, becoming optional from Year 10 onward. Eligible students from non-English speaking backgrounds may study English as an additional language (EAL) in Years 7 to 12. PLACE (Program for Language Acquisition and Cultural Engagement) provides language development and cultural preparation, including Intensive English language (IEL) entry streams and EAL entry streams.
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Accreditations	Accreditations IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) – IB programme for primary years.	Accreditations null
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. The school zone guarantees a place for residents within the designated residential address; enrolments are managed to ensure access to the neighbourhood school and enrolment at another school is possible if there are places available. 2. Foundation (Prep) enrolments follow a statewide enrolment timeline published by the Department of Education; the timeline provides when and how to enrol a child into Foundation (Prep) at a Victorian government primary school, including Keysborough Gardens Primary School. Useful information and resources about the enrolment timeline are available under Enrolling in Foundation (Prep). 3. Enrolment in other year levels is possible where there are places available; the school welcomes enquiries for Years 1 to 6. Families can contact the school office at 9792 6800 or complete the enrolment enquiry form; enrolment forms are available from the school. 4. Book a Tour to visit the school; tours can be arranged by calling the school or via the tour enquiry form. 5. Prep Transition begins with a Parent Information Evening, providing an overview of the curriculum and general information about teaching and learning at Keysborough Gardens Primary School; a comprehensive 4-session Transition Program is offered for all enrolled future prep students during term 4 to help them become familiar with the environment, meet future classmates and staff, and feel part of the community. 6. The Buddy Program pairs Year 6 students withPrep students to participate in structured activities, foster belonging, and support transitions; staff supervise the relationships and provide guidance and training to older buddies.	Admissions 1. Families apply online via the Application for Enrolment and pay a $200 non-refundable application fee. Admission depends on the availability of places, a satisfactory interview and assessment, the College's capacity to provide an appropriate program for the child, and acceptance of the College Terms of Business. Upon receipt, the child's name is added to the waiting lists for the nominated year levels. Families should read and understand the College Terms of Business and the Admissions Policy prior to submitting.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Aspire Scholarships comprise Leonardian Scholarships, Global Citizen Scholarships, and Indigenous Scholarships. Leonardian Scholarships may be awarded to prospective students entering Years 7 to 11; applicants must meet financial eligibility criteria via a means test and must be Australian citizens or permanent residents. Applications close on 1 August each year and should be sent in writing to the Head of Engagement with a written statement, references, two most recent school reports, testing results, and proof of citizenship or permanent residency; shortlisted applicants may be invited to interview. Global Citizen Scholarships are for prospective students entering Years 7 to 11 who immigrated to Australia on a refugee visa in the past 24 months; applicants must demonstrate sound academic ability and a commitment to completing secondary studies and contributing to the College community; financial eligibility criteria apply and permanent residency is required. Applications close on 1 August and should be sent to the Head of Engagement with a written statement and two school reports, plus evidence of permanent residency; shortlisted applicants may be invited to interview. Indigenous Scholarships are for Indigenous students entering Years 7 to 11; eligibility includes meeting financial criteria and demonstrating commitment to the College community; applications close on 1 August and should be sent to the Head of Engagement with supporting documentation; shortlisted applicants may be invited to interview. All Aspire Scholarships are tenable to the completion of Year 12 and cover tuition costs and charges for the standard program, including technology access and excursions; the number of awards varies and awards are made at the Principal's discretion; a full list of fee inclusions is available in the handbook.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Names are added to the waiting lists for the nominated year levels upon receipt of the online Application for Enrolment. Waitlist priority is given to children who are permanent staff members, to siblings of enrolled students, and to children of Old Collegians. Admission remains subject to place availability and to a satisfactory interview and assessment.
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