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Early Learning
In Campbell House, young learners are welcomed into a warm, purposeful environment where curiosity, language, creativity and belonging form the foundation for confident beginnings.
Learn moreIndependent girls’ education in Toorak
She who dares begins here
At St Catherine’s School, girls are known, challenged and inspired to become courageous learners, thoughtful leaders and confident young women ready to shape their future.
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Preparing girls for a life of purpose
Behind the historic Heyington Gates, St Catherine’s has been educating girls since 1896. Today, the School combines academic ambition, wellbeing, character development and authentic opportunity so every student can discover her strengths and step forward with confidence.
From Early Learning through the Junior and Senior Schools, students are encouraged to inquire, contribute and lead. They learn in a community shaped by integrity, curiosity, perseverance, empathy and gratitude — values that support achievement while nurturing the quality of character for which St Catherine’s is known.
Learning pathways
A connected journey from first discoveries to future decisions
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Junior School
Barbreck girls build independence through rich classroom learning, specialist programs and daily encouragement to ask questions, solve problems and grow as capable friends and learners.
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Senior School
Senior students are supported to pursue academic excellence, wellbeing and leadership, developing the self-belief and discipline to thrive beyond school in a changing world.
Learn moreIntegrity | Curiosity | Perseverance | Empathy | Gratitude
“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.”
At St Catherine’s, excellence is measured not only by results, but by the courage to contribute, the resilience to persevere and the compassion to use learning in service of others.
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Beyond the classroom
Opportunities that help every girl play her part
Music, sport, outdoor education, leadership, service, debating, performing arts and local and global experiences all form part of a St Catherine’s education. These opportunities give students room to test ideas, build friendships and develop the confidence to participate fully in school life.
Learning and wellbeing are treated as parallel, integrated priorities. Students are supported by dedicated teachers and a community that understands girls’ education, helping each student respond positively to challenge and change.
Discover school lifeAcademic excellence
A future-focused program encourages deep inquiry, strong study habits and the confidence to pursue ambitious goals.
Wellbeing and care
Students are known by name and supported to build resilience, balance and a strong sense of belonging.
Boarding in Melbourne
Boarders experience the warmth of a close community with access to the academic and cultural opportunities of Toorak.
Old Girls’ network
Generations of St Catherine’s graduates remain connected through SCOGA, mentoring and lifelong community ties.
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What’s happening at St Catherine’s
School life
Celebrating each student’s journey
Stories of learning, leadership and friendship show how girls grow in confidence across every stage of school.
Academic
Excellence with purpose
Strong results are matched by curiosity, independence and a desire to make meaningful contributions beyond the classroom.
Community
Through the Heyington Gates
Families are invited to experience the culture, care and opportunity that define a St Catherine’s education.
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See the St Catherine’s experience for yourself
There is no better way to understand St Catherine’s than to step through the Heyington Gates, meet our students and staff, and see learning in action across the campus.
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