About Geelong Grammar School

A school day that might move from a boarding house to a science laboratory, a playing field or the shores of Corio Bay captures the practical rhythm of Geelong Grammar School. The school’s main Corio campus sits north of Geelong, on a large bayside property with room for boarding, sport and outdoor activity. It is a private coeducational school rather than a university or vocational college, so its international offering is centred on school education.

Geelong Grammar is particularly associated with boarding and with an education that gives outdoor learning and co-curricular life a substantial place alongside classroom study. Senior secondary study leads to the Victorian Certificate of Education, while younger learners can enter primary schooling. The setting is more self-contained than an inner-city school: Geelong provides shops, transport and a regional-city life, while Melbourne is within reach for major events and services.

This will suit families seeking a residential school environment and pupils who are comfortable taking part in school life beyond lessons. Boarding can make the transition to Australia more structured, but it also means living within a school community rather than independently in a city. It may be less suited to someone looking for a tertiary-style campus, specialised vocational training, or the anonymity of a large metropolitan school.

Campuses

VIC - Geelong Grammar School

Melbourne