About
Victorian government primary school in Hawthorn, Melbourne, with about 250 students from over 40 countries. Accredited International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme school, with a focus on inquiry-based learning and student wellbeing. Established in 1875 and celebrating 150 years in 2025-2026.
Key facts
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Curriculum
IB PYP · Australian
Students
250
Language
English
Type
Local school, international programme
- Nationalities
- 40
- Founded
- 1875
- Ownership
- Government
- Accreditations
- IB
Curriculum and academics
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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
- Academics
- Sport
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Sports field
- Gym
After-school activities
- Before school care
- After school care
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