FAQs

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of an independent academic test, current school reports (including recent NAPLAN) and an interview (for short-listed candidates only).

Yes. All scholarships can be redeemed for commencement the year prior for external applicants only.

Please visit our fees page for more information on boarding costs.

Toorak College offers a range of specialist classes commencing in our Early Learning Centre including Chinese, STEM-X, Music, Performing Arts, Equestrian, Soccer, AFL, Rowing and more. Please visit our co-curricular page for more information.

At Toorak College we have dedicated learning enhancement teachers who work with our children to provide both support and extension. These specialist teachers work with children in small groups or in the classroom depending on what is required.

No. Toorak College is an independent school which means anyone can enrol in our school, regardless of their geographic location.

Each year we welcome many international students to Toorak College. For more information on our international enrolments process, please visit our enrolments page.

During this important phase, children develop independence, social skills, communication and are introduced to skill learning which is exclusive to early education. When children are around the age of eight-years-old they have already begun to develop an understanding of their self identity and their identity as a learner. Children will decide how valuable and competent they are in these early years and this belief becomes increasingly difficult to change the older they become. To learn more about the importance of early education please read our blog on The Importance of Choosing the Right Primary School.

Yes. Toorak College is co-educational from Kindergarten through to Year 4 and from Year 5 we take an all-girls approach.

No. Unfortunately our ELC does not qualify for the child-care subsidy scheme.

Our Junior School students are able to extend their knowledge through a number of specialist classes taught by expert teachers in the field. These specialist offerings are clustered into five main groups: Language, Research and Digital Citizenship, STEM-X, The Arts and Health and Wellbeing. For more information on our Junior School curriculum please visit our Junior School page.

Yes. Our Prep students commence the year with a full 5 day program from day one, Term 1.

Yes. Students are assigned homework tasks from as early as Prep in order to create lifelong organisational and study habits that will set them up for success in their future.

These tasks include daily reading and usually last from 15 minutes in Prep through to 30 - 45 minutes in the older year levels. Homework tasks increase in difficulty and frequency as students progress through the Junior School.

At Toorak College, we closely and regularly assess the progress of each of our students. Through regular reporting we are able to identify any difficulties early and work with families to put a support plan in place. This includes a personalised approach to teaching that identifies challenges and supports every individual. We also run after school homework clubs supported by our teaching staff, and offer supervised study times in our Boarding House for those students who are able to self-regulate their learning.

Career planning starts as early as Year 9 at Toorak College. Alongside a VCE offering that has a high global reputation due to its breadth, rigour, and results, our Senior years curriculum ensures our girls are well prepared for their future career pathways. Our Futures Specialist works closely with industry partners to foster intern and cadetship placements and facilitates early entry opportunities to the top universities in Australia and internationally. In 2021, 40% of our Year 12 cohort received university offers in Term 3, prior to sitting their final exams. For more information on our Futures program please visit our Senior School page.

Our small class sizes allow students the opportunity to achieve their best in whatever field they choose. Our average class size across the school consists of 17 students per class.

Toorak College has a proud track record of achieving outstanding results and is ranked as one of the leading primary and secondary schools on the Mornington Peninsula. For up to date information on our NAPLAN and VCE results please visit the Toorak Advantage page.