Caulfield Grammar School - Malvern Campus
- IB PYP
Per yearabout USD 21.9K–34.8K
AUD 31.9K–50.7K · 2027 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Co-educational campus of Caulfield Grammar School in Glen Iris, Melbourne, offering Early Learning to Year 6. Housed partly in a National Trust-listed mansion, it has about 430 students and prepares them for secondary school at Caulfield Campus.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP
Students
430
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
- Founded
- 1881
- Religion
- anglican
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2027 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Preparatory | AUD 31,936≈ USD 21.9K |
| Year 1 | AUD 37,642≈ USD 25.9K |
| Year 2 | AUD 37,642≈ USD 25.9K |
| Year 3 | AUD 38,916≈ USD 26.7K |
| Year 4 | AUD 38,916≈ USD 26.7K |
| Year 5 | AUD 42,390≈ USD 29.1K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Preparatory | AUD 31,936 (about USD 21.9K) |
| Year 1 | AUD 37,642 (about USD 25.9K) |
| Year 2 | AUD 37,642 (about USD 25.9K) |
| Year 3 | AUD 38,916 (about USD 26.7K) |
| Year 4 | AUD 38,916 (about USD 26.7K) |
| Year 5 | AUD 42,390 (about USD 29.1K) |
| Year 6 | AUD 42,390 (about USD 29.1K) |
| Year 7 | AUD 46,534 (about USD 32K) |
| Year 8 | AUD 46,534 (about USD 32K) |
| Year 9 | AUD 49,894 (about USD 34.3K) |
| Year 10 | AUD 49,894 (about USD 34.3K) |
| Year 11 | AUD 50,670 (about USD 34.8K) |
| Year 12 | AUD 50,670 (about USD 34.8K) |
Source: school website (caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AUD 255
- Enrolment fee
- AUD 1,250
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Documentation review, Interview, Testing
- Scholarships
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- STEM
- Visual arts
- Languages
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Boarding
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Theatre
Arts
- Music
- Performing Arts
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Diving deeper
House system
Every student belongs to a House group that meets regularly to connect, learn and play.
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Governance and ownership
A School Executive Committee and School Council guide the school's purpose and strategic plan across its multiple campuses.
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Academics
Curriculum
Teaching is guided by the IB Primary Years Programme, and early learning draws on the Reggio Emilia approach.
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
The Mind for Life approach aims to build emotionally aware learners who can handle life's challenges.
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Mental wellbeing
A school-wide CaulfieldCARES framework and wellbeing practices built into lessons support students' mental and emotional health.
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Safeguarding
The school takes a zero-tolerance stance on child abuse and follows child safe standards with set procedures for concerns.
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Parent experience
History
Founded in 1881 as a boys' school, it became co-educational and opened an early learning program at this campus in 1997.
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Community
An active Parents and Friends Association helps families feel welcome and connected to the campus community.
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Malvern Campus Parents and Friends Association hosts family functions and supports fundraising.
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Facilities
Facilities overview
The campus has a National Trust-listed mansion and grounds, several playgrounds, a veggie garden and an adventure playground.
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Sports facilities
Playgrounds and sporting facilities are on site, and students can use the nearby Caulfield Campus aquatic centre, gym and theatre.
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Academic facilities
Flexible classrooms and specialist spaces for visual arts, STEM, music and languages.
- Visual Arts
- STEM
- Music
- Languages
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Reputation
Accreditations
The campus is authorised to deliver the IB Primary Years Programme.
School website · Checked 2026-11-07
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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