Cornish College
Melbourne, Australia
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026
Per year· 2026 school year
AUD 14.9K–26.2K
about USD 10.4K–18.3K
ECB reference rate (2026-11-05)
About
Cornish College is a school in Bangholme, Victoria, Australia, on a 100-acre natural parkland campus. It educates students from Early Learning Centre to Year 12 with a holistic, student-centred curriculum and a focus on sustainability.
65 Riverend Road, Bangholme VIC 3175
Key facts
Curriculum
IB PYP
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
- Gifted programme
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
Curriculum and academics
Curricula, explained
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
- Outdoor education
- Performing arts
- Sport
Fees
2026 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| ELC3 (4 days) | AUD 16,006≈ USD 11.2K |
| ELC3 (5 days) | AUD 18,841≈ USD 13.2K |
| ELC4 | AUD 18,841≈ USD 13.2K |
| Prep | AUD 14,875≈ USD 10.4K |
| Year 1 and 2 | AUD 15,722≈ USD 11K |
| Year 3 and 4 | AUD 17,458≈ USD 12.2K |
| Year 5 and 6 | AUD 19,298≈ USD 13.5K |
| Year 7 and 8 | AUD 22,665≈ USD 15.9K |
| Year 9 and 10 | AUD 24,548≈ USD 17.2K |
| Year 11 | AUD 26,155≈ USD 18.3K |
| Year 12 | AUD 26,155≈ USD 18.3K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| ELC3 (4 days) | AUD 16,006 (about USD 11.2K) |
| ELC3 (5 days) | AUD 18,841 (about USD 13.2K) |
| ELC4 | AUD 18,841 (about USD 13.2K) |
| Prep | AUD 14,875 (about USD 10.4K) |
| Year 1 and 2 | AUD 15,722 (about USD 11K) |
| Year 3 and 4 | AUD 17,458 (about USD 12.2K) |
| Year 5 and 6 | AUD 19,298 (about USD 13.5K) |
| Year 7 and 8 | AUD 22,665 (about USD 15.9K) |
| Year 9 and 10 | AUD 24,548 (about USD 17.2K) |
| Year 11 | AUD 26,155 (about USD 18.3K) |
| Year 12 | AUD 26,155 (about USD 18.3K) |
Source: school website (cornishcollege.vic.edu.au) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-05)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AUD 100
- Enrolment fee
- AUD 1,100
- Capital levy
- AUD 700
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 (2026-11-05). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
- Open days
- 2026-11-11
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 2nd sibling 5%; 3rd sibling 15%; 4th or more 50% (applied oldest to youngest)
Campus and school life
Sports
- Equestrian
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Running
Arts
- Drama
- Music
- Performing Arts
After-school activities
- Drama
- Equestrian
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Running
- Out of Hours Care
Upcoming events
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