St Leonard's College vs Wesley College Melbourne

	S St Leonard's College Melbourne, Australia	W Wesley College Melbourne Melbourne, Australia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year A$300 - 59,415	Fees / year A$27,702 - 49,834
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 0 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Australian Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 1,576	Pupils 3,400
Typical class size	Typical class size 22	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1914	Opened 1866
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	Location Wesley College Melbourne operates across three campuses in Melbourne: St Kilda Road Campus (577 St Kilda Road, Melbourne 3004), Elsternwick Campus (5 Gladstone Parade, Elsternwick 3185), and Glen Waverley Campus (620 High Street Road, Glen Waverley 3150). The St Kilda Road Campus is located minutes from Melbourne's CBD in the inner south-east suburb of Prahran. Public transport to St Kilda Road includes Prahran Station (about a 10-minute walk) and tram lines 16, 3/3a, 5, 6, 64 and 67, plus bus routes 246, 216, 219 and 220. Wesley private bus services operate to and from the St Kilda Road Campus with a registration fee for unlimited access.
Stages	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).	Stages Early Learning to Year 12. Junior School (Early Learning to Year 4); Middle School (Years 5–9); Senior School (Years 10–12).
School type	School type Independent, coeducational	School type Coeducational, independent private day and boarding school. Boarding is available at the Glen Waverley Campus for Years 7–12.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	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.	Additional learning support English Language Preparation Program (ELPP) is Wesley's in-house intensive English program for international and local students with English as an additional language; available to students in Years 7–10 and delivered at the Glen Waverley Campus with tailored language instruction and integration into mainstream schooling.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Australia	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Presbyterian heritage (historical).	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	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.	School day structure —
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.	Bus service details Wesley provides private bus services to and from the St Kilda Road Campus with an unlimited access registration fee of A$500 per student per year.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	Fee details Application and enrolment fees - Application fee (per application): AUD 200 (domestic); AUD 300 (international). Application fees are non-refundable and are waived for children and grandchildren of Old Wesley Collegians (where applicable). - Confirmation fee (to accept an offer): AUD 1,200 (domestic); AUD 1,500 (international). Confirmation fees are non-refundable and non-transferable except where the College withdraws an offer. A Tuition Contribution Fee of AUD 2,800 is payable on acceptance (domestic) and is deducted from the first account once enrolment commences; this fee is not transferable or refundable except where the College withdraws the offer. Tuition fees — Domestic students (annual and per-term equivalents) - Early Childhood Learning Centre (ECLC): Annual AUD 26,701 — Per term AUD 6,675.25. - Prep to Year 3: Annual AUD 30,185 — Per term AUD 7,546.25. - Year 4: Annual AUD 32,590 — Per term AUD 8,147.50. - Year 5: Annual AUD 34,666 — Per term AUD 8,666.50. - Year 6: Annual AUD 37,201 — Per term AUD 9,300.25. - Year 7: Annual AUD 38,171 — Per term AUD 9,542.75. - Year 8: Annual AUD 40,325 — Per term AUD 10,081.25. - Year 9: Annual AUD 44,175 — Per term AUD 11,043.75. - Years 10–12: Annual AUD 45,206 — Per term AUD 11,301.50. Notes on compulsory additional annual components (Domestic): - Infrastructure Levy (annual; payable by semester instalments): Early years 0; Prep–4 AUD 662; Years 5–6 AUD 1,326; Years 7–9 AUD 1,927; Years 10–12 AUD 2,108. The Infrastructure Levy is payable by semester; per-term equivalent is the annual levy divided by four. - Consolidated Charge (covers specified excursions, some textbooks, stationery, diary/yearbook, selected resources — payable by semester instalments): ECLC AUD 1,001; Prep–Year 3 AUD 1,186; Year 4 AUD 1,642; Years 5–12 AUD 2,520. The Consolidated Charge is payable by semester; per-term equivalent is the annual charge divided by four. Tuition fees — International students (annual and per-term equivalents) - Early Childhood Learning Centre / Prep to Year 3: Annual AUD 46,006 — Per term AUD 11,501.50. - Year 4: Annual AUD 46,566 — Per term AUD 11,641.50. - Years 5–6: Annual AUD 48,541 — Per term AUD 12,135.25. - Years 7–8: Annual AUD 52,172 — Per term AUD 13,043.00. - Years 9–12: Annual AUD 55,974 — Per term AUD 13,993.50. Other compulsory international student charges: - International Student Levy (per family, payable by semester instalments): AUD 5,663. - Infrastructure Levy and Consolidated Charge for international students follow the College's published schedules and are payable by semester. Additional compulsory or program-specific charges (for example, Year 9 Clunes or specialist programs) are billed separately. Boarding fees (Learning in Residence — Glen Waverley Campus) - Full boarding (Years 7–12, Mon–Sun): Annual AUD 35,000. Boarding fees are payable in two half-year instalments. Boarding fees cover accommodation, meals, internet access, laundry and mending as part of the package. Additional living costs and incidental charges are the family's responsibility. Additional program and one-off charges - Year 9 Clunes Program (optional eight-week placement): AUD 6,000; billed prior to attendance. - Year 10 Yiramalay Induction Program (three-week program): Fee listed as TBD; airfares and travel costs charged at cost and billed separately. - Uniforms (Prep–Year 12): estimated range AUD 1,500 – AUD 2,000 (new uniform); second‑hand options available. Books and stationery estimated at approximately AUD 600 per year. These amounts are estimates and depend on choices and student participation in activities. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual fees are billed by semester. 2026 semester invoices are issued on 1 October 2025 (Semester 1) and 1 April 2026 (Semester 2). Semester invoice due dates are 31 October (for the 1 October invoice) and 30 April (for the 1 April invoice). Year 12 tuition is invoiced in full on 1 April and payable by 30 April. A three-month instalment plan is available for invoices issued on 1 October and 1 April. Payment of the Semester 1 invoice confirms re-enrolment and acceptance of the College's terms and conditions. If fees are unpaid or overdue, the College may take recovery action. - Early payment discount: a 2.5% discount applies where the total annual fees (tuition + consolidated charge) are paid in advance by the published early-pay date (example: full 2026 fees paid by 31 October 2025). Family fee discounts apply to tuition only (10% for second child in certain circumstances, 20% for third child, 50% for fourth and subsequent children). Refunds, notice of withdrawal and penalties - Domestic notice and refund rules: One full term's written notice to the Head of Campus is required before withdrawing a student (two terms' notice for four‑year‑old ECLC); failing to provide the required notice incurs a charge equivalent to one term's fees. If a student leaves during a term without giving a term's notice, no refund is made for the remaining portion of that fee instalment. If the College withdraws an offer, the Confirmation Fee and Tuition Contribution Fee are refundable. A holding fee of 25% of applicable tuition fees applies to approved periods of leave. - International refunds: Application and Confirmation Fees are not refundable if a student cancels; Application, Confirmation Fees and Tuition Fees are refundable in full if a student's visa application is rejected. A cancellation fee of AUD 1,000 applies if a student cancels less than 30 days before the proposed commencement date. After commencement, where a term's notice of withdrawal is not given, a penalty equivalent to one term's fees will apply. Refunds are paid in Australian dollars and are subject to the College's international refund procedures. Fee payment options and practical payment details - Accepted payment methods: Cheque; Credit card (MasterCard and Visa — surcharges may apply); Charge card (American Express — surcharge may apply); BPAY (credit‑card surcharges may apply), Biller code 3426; Direct credit transfer (BSB: 083 004; Account number: 117480554); and Payment Plans or third‑party fee management services (where applicable). Longer‑term multi‑year payment plans are available through third‑party providers (for example, Edstart) as an independent option for families. A three‑month instalment plan is available for semester invoices. Other costs and estimates parents should allow for - Estimated additional weekly living costs (for students away from home): approximately AUD 100–150 per week for transport, phone, incidental accommodation/medical/pocket money etc. Uniforms, books, stationery and specific activity equipment generate additional annual costs as noted above. Some additional activities (specialist music tuition, optional trips, camps, extra-curricular programs) incur separate charges and are billed as they arise.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements Learning in Residence is Wesley College's purpose-built boarding facility at the Glen Waverley Campus. It is open to domestic students in Years 7–12 and international students from Years 9–12. The residences comprise eight two-storey houses for girls and boys, each housing up to 16 students and one staff member, with dedicated wellbeing and residential support integrated into the program.
Uniform requirement	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.	Uniform requirement The Wesley uniform comprises summer and winter academic uniforms and a general sports uniform. Uniform items can be purchased from the Glen Waverley Uniform Shop or the St Kilda Road Uniform Shop, with some items also available via Noone retail stores. Black school shoes are required, and sport-specific uniforms are used for PE and competition.
Food options	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.	Food options Meals are served in a communal dining area overlooking Kennedy Oval, with a variety of healthy options offered. Our onsite catering provides breakfast, lunch, dinner, morning and afternoon tea, and supper daily. Nuts and foods containing traces of nuts are not permitted in Learning in Residence facilities.
House system	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.	House system Wesley College uses a Senior School House system, with House Captains and Prefects; regular House activities and competitions are organized as part of campus life.
Governance and ownership	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.	Governance and ownership The College is governed by the Wesley College Council, which was incorporated as Wesley College Melbourne on 1 September 2016 and meets about nine times a year to oversee governance, strategic direction and budgets.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	Curriculum details Wesley College uses the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) in the Junior School and continues the PYP framework through to Year 6 before commencing the Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Year 7; the final year of the MYP is completed in Year 10 prior to following a chosen pathway in Years 11 and 12.
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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+.	Exam results In 2025, 59% of Wesley College graduates completed VCE and 41% completed the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP). The combined VCE and IB DP median ATAR was 87.38, and the IB DP median ATAR was 92.3. Rick Foley, IB DP Dux, achieved a perfect ATAR of 99.95, and 13 students achieved an ATAR of 99 or above. All Year 12 students received first-preference university offers, with 61% accepting offers from Melbourne's top universities.
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.	Higher education progression Graduates pursue higher education at universities in Australia and overseas. In 2025, 61% of first-preference offers were to Melbourne's top universities, including the University of Melbourne and Monash University, with some graduates gaining offers from UK institutions such as Imperial College London, King's College London and University College London. The College supports pathways through both VCE and IB Diploma programmes, with graduates attending a diverse range of courses worldwide.
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.	Gifted and talented Academic Excellence Scholarships: Rennie Coutts STEM Scholarship for Girls; Nigel Cherk Memorial Academic Scholarships; Richard Ball Academic Scholarship. General Excellence Scholarships: Carlo and Tine Tabalujan Scholarship; Norman Mendelson Scholarship; Jimmy Wastell Bursary; Bruce Gregory Bursary; Rob Webster Bursary; Tony Ayerbe Bursary; Chu Family Award for Excellence in Leadership and Service. Boarding scholarships: Posner Lenzer Boarding Scholarship.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	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.	Social & emotional learning Wesley College places wellbeing and social‑emotional development at the core of its learning. The Prospectus describes relationships and emotional literacy as key elements of learning and wellbeing. Play‑based learning supports social and emotional wellbeing in the Primary Years Program, with experiences that foster emotional literacy and personal safety. The College uses a restorative approach to behaviour management to address breaches of rights and responsibilities, supporting wellbeing and accountability. WesleySAFE promotes a speak‑up culture to support student wellbeing and safeguarding across the community.
Special educational needs (SEN)	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.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	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.	English as an additional language The English Language Preparation Program (ELPP) is Wesley's in‑house intensive English language program. Designed for international and local students with English as an additional language, the program is available to students in Years 8–10. It is delivered at the Glen Waverley Campus and focuses on the four language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Before completing the program, students undertake the AEAS assessment and are interviewed by the Head of School to determine readiness for transition to mainstream classes; all transitions into mainstream take place at the end of a school term. Students can choose to continue into mainstream study at any Wesley campus after completion.
Mental 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.	Mental wellbeing Wesley College emphasises mental wellbeing as part of its learning and wellbeing framework. The Prospectus highlights relationships and emotional literacy as elements of wellbeing, and the environment includes activities aimed at promoting social and emotional development. The school's approach to wellbeing is complemented by practices that support emotional wellbeing and resilience within the community.
Safeguarding	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.	Safeguarding Wesley College has a Child Safe Policy and a Child Safe Code of Conduct to protect students, with the policy applying to all adults in the College community and to all physical, virtual and online environments used by students. The policy supports the Victorian Child Safe Standards and Ministerial Order requirements, and safeguarding channels are provided through reporting procedures and safeguarding training as part of a comprehensive safeguarding program. The WesleySAFE whistleblowing service offers a formal mechanism to report concerns and promotes a speak‑up culture for safeguarding and child protection.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	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.	Facilities overview Wesley College operates across three Melbourne campuses: Elsternwick, Glen Waverley and St Kilda Road. The Elsternwick Campus comprises an Early Childhood Learning Centre, Junior School and Middle School, serving children from three years old to Year 9. Glen Waverley Campus has modern learning environments and extensive sporting facilities, with dedicated Junior, Middle and Senior Schools and age‑specific learning, recreation and social spaces. St Kilda Road Campus is a progressive learning environment near Melbourne's central business district, with a community of more than 1,500 students from across Melbourne and around the world. Across campuses Wesley offers cocurricular programs and strong pastoral care.
Sports facilities	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.	Sports facilities Glen Waverley Campus offers extensive sporting facilities, including five ovals, an indoor pool, a gymnasium, a weights room, a full‑sized indoor basketball court, a two‑court indoor sports centre, an athletics track, tennis and netball courts, hockey pitches and a rowing centre, plus playing fields for football, soccer and cricket. Outdoor spaces support a wide range of sports and fitness activities. Facilities are available for hire across Elsternwick, Glen Waverley and St Kilda Road campuses.
Academic facilities	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.	Academic facilities Elsternwick Campus provides a library and facilities designed for design, science, food technology, the arts and physical education. Glen Waverley Campus features The Drennen Centre, a campus library, the Goldstraw Visual Arts Centre, and specialist language classrooms with audio‑visual equipment. St Kilda Road Campus includes an Early Childhood Learning Centre and related academic facilities.
Extra curricular facilities	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.	Extra curricular facilities Cocurricular sport is compulsory in Years 7 to 12; students participate in Associated Public Schools sports on Saturdays and in AGSV and APS girls sport competitions. There are 20 sports across three seasons and about 680 teams. Performing arts and music are offered as extracurricular activities. Wesley Olympians highlights alumni who have competed in Olympic Games, including Jemima Montag (OW2016) who competed in Paris 2024.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	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.	History Wesley College opened on 11 January 1866 at the St Kilda Road Campus with a single student, Freddie Binks. Today it is a leading coeducational, multi-campus school with a student population of more than 3,300. Wesley has a history of more than 150 years and celebrates open entry, religious tolerance and cultural diversity. The College operates across three Melbourne metropolitan campuses: Elsternwick, Glen Waverley and St Kilda Road.
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.	Community Wesley is more than a school, it's a community. Wesley parents and guardians are vital to the community, diverse, welcoming and supportive, and there are programs and groups connecting families from orientation through graduation. The Wesley Parents' Association is an active campus-based group with various activities and events that provide social interaction and fundraising opportunities, and there are avenues for volunteering, including helping at the Second-hand Uniform Store. WiSE, School TV and the Parent Intranet support communication and engagement, and the Albert Park Hockey and Tennis Centre provides recreational facilities for families across the three campuses.
Parent teacher association	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.	Parent teacher association The Wesley Parents' Association is an active and dynamic part of each campus, and parents and guardians are automatically members. As a parent volunteer group, it aims to create a positive, inclusive, and thriving College community across all year levels. A variety of activities and events are held throughout the year that provide social interaction and fundraising for the College. Parents can participate by sharing ideas, volunteering, helping at the Wesley parents' Second-hand Uniform Store, or providing feedback. Our campus-based associations include Wesley Parents Elsternwick, Wesley Parents Glen Waverley and Wesley Parents Association St Kilda Road. WiSE, School TV and the Parent Intranet aid engagement and information sharing.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	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.	Academic & intellectual The school offers international exchanges with partner schools in Germany, Spain, China, Japan and France, staying with approved host families. This immersive experience develops students' language skills, resilience and understanding of local culture. Science tours expose students to leading practice, from cloud chamber workshops at CERN in Switzerland to examining molecular structures with biophysicists at the University of Oxford, deepening scientific understanding across disciplines. Wesley also provides incursions that include Q&A sessions with politicians, thought leaders and sports stars, expanding knowledge across multiple disciplines.
Arts & creative	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.	Arts & creative Cocurricular music offers every student opportunities to practise, improve and perform. The College hosts 21 chamber ensembles, 23 bands, 10 orchestras and 16 choirs across the campus. Students have performance opportunities throughout the year, including events such as Wesley's Winter Concert at the Melbourne Recital Centre. The music program embraces students of all ages and abilities, encouraging participation and exploration of different musical styles.
Cultural & language	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.	Cultural & language International hosting partnerships place Wesley students with partner schools in Germany, Spain, China, Japan or France, staying with host families and developing language skills while deepening cultural understanding. Music and drama tours offer extended performance experience and exposure to the arts on the world stage. Sports tours provide opportunities to train and compete internationally, broadening cross-cultural perspectives through sport.
Social & hobbies	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.	Social & hobbies Recreational sport is supported by Wesley College's joint operation of the Albert Park Hockey and Tennis Centre, which features facilities including 12 tennis courts and a hockey pitch. The centre offers programs designed to engage families, communities and individuals, promoting a fit and healthy lifestyle. Wesley's campus life also includes after-school activities and clubs that connect students beyond the classroom, contributing to social connections and well-being.
Community & service	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.	Community & service Our community fundraising supports diversity and access by providing opportunities for more students to experience Wesley's education and to sustain an exceptional teaching and learning environment. The College jointly operates facilities such as the Albert Park Hockey and Tennis Centre to engage communities and promote sport and wellness. Alumni networks connect graduates across more than 53 countries, enabling career collaboration and professional networking opportunities.
Leadership & professional	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.	Leadership & professional The school maintains an alumni network of over 22,000 graduates living in more than 53 countries, offering networking and career collaboration opportunities. Wesley presents incursions and talks featuring politicians, thought leaders and sports stars to broaden student leadership and professional understanding. The XSOAR high-performance tennis program integrates mindset, nutrition and life-skills development, preparing students for diverse career pathways in sport and beyond.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	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.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Wesley's high-performance tennis program balances daily training and school commitments, emphasising well-being and life skills alongside sport. The XSOAR program develops physical, tactical and mental skills while supporting students' broader education. The school's recreational facilities and sports programs promote a healthy lifestyle and physical well-being across student life.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	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.	Language provision Chinese and French are taught as Language Acquisition options in the Middle School. Year 5 students choose between French or Chinese for the language acquisition elective, and in Years 7–9 students study Language Acquisition with Chinese or French, continuing with their chosen language through at least Year 9. English language support is provided through the English Language Preparation Program (ELPP). In Senior School, all students study under the International Baccalaureate framework until Year 10, and may pursue the IB Diploma Program or Victorian Certificate of Education in Years 11–12; the IB DP requires languages as a compulsory subject area.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	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.	Admissions 1. Online application: Submit the online international application, or apply through one of Wesley's approved international agents. Provide a copy of the applicant's birth certificate or passport; AEAS results if English is a second language (AEAS results are valid for 12 months); a notarised copy of the student's most recent school report (entry to a year level requires completion of the prior year or equivalent); and details of living and welfare arrangements. An application is a prerequisite for admission but not a guarantee of enrolment. 2. Application fee: Pay a non-refundable and non-transferable $300 application fee. The fee is waived for children and grandchildren of Old Wesley Collegians (OWs) and for Wesley approved education agencies applying on an applicant's behalf. An application is a prerequisite for admission but not a guarantee of enrolment. 3. AEAS test: International applicants, for whom English is a second language, must sit an entrance test administered by Australian Education Assessment Services (AEAS). AEAS results provide detail on English proficiency and are one of the measures of the candidate's suitability. The AEAS test may be completed in your home country and should be completed within 12 months of submitting your application. Applicants must attain a satisfactory level of English before entering mainstream study, and may be invited to attend the post-ELICOS AEAS test. 4. Interview: Students who satisfy entry requirements may be invited to attend an interview with the Head of School (or delegate), Head of Boarding (if applicable) and Head of the English Language Preparation Program (if applicable) prior to a letter of offer being issued. The interview may take place online or in person. During the interview, the student's suitability to enrol at the College is assessed, and the College may review reports and other notarised documents and undertake additional verification if required. 5. Enrolment criteria: The College considers a range of criteria when making enrolment offers, including siblings already attending, children or grandchildren of Old Wesley Collegians, gender balance, and the interests and activities of the student. It also considers the number of students seeking boarding, class size and the year level, College resources and staffing, and the date of application. Genuine aspiration to derive value from the course is considered. 6. Offer of enrolment: Successful applicants receive a formal offer of enrolment in writing, which may be subject to conditions such as satisfactory completion of a Wesley-approved English language preparation or ELICOS course for EAL students. To accept, families must return a completed Acceptance of Offer form and pay a non-refundable $1,500 confirmation fee plus a deposit equal to the annual international tuition fee. The deposit is refundable under specified conditions. 7. Confirmation of enrolment and visa: After confirmation fees and documentation are received, the College issues a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and a Confirmation of Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW) if applicable. These documents are required to obtain a student visa. If payment is not received by the due date, the offer may be withdrawn. 8. Contact: The international admissions team is available to guide families through the enrolment process.
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.	Scholarships Wesley College offers scholarships and bursaries that balance merit and means, recognizing talents, achievements and character. Scholarships typically provide a 25–80 percent reduction in tuition fees, last for the duration of the student's time at the College, and include a means-tested component informed by family circumstances provided in the scholarship application. The number and value of scholarships depend on meeting scholarship criteria, means assessment, and the availability of places. Boarding Scholarships are available at the Glen Waverley campus for boarders entering Years 7–11; Academic Excellence Scholarships reopen late in 2026 and are awarded to Years 7 and 10; General Excellence Scholarships reopen late in 2026 and apply to Years 5–11. Named scholarships include Rennie Coutts Academic Scholarship, Nigel Cherk Memorial Academic Scholarship, and Richard Ball Academic Scholarship, with General Excellence Named Scholarships such as Carlo and Tine Tabalujan Scholarship and Norman Mendelson Scholarship.
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.	Waitlist —
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