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Geelong Grammar School

Timbertop, Victoria · 2 campuses


A co-educational independent day and boarding school in Victoria with campuses at Corio, Timbertop and Toorak; boarding is offered at Corio (from Year 7) and Timbertop (Year 9).

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Exterior of the Chapel of All Saints at Geelong Grammar School
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At a glance

School type
Independent, Faith-based · Private
Official website
ggs.vic.edu.au

Timbertop Campus

Timbertop, Victoria

Academic

Ages taught
Year 9source
School admits
Co-educationalsource
Day places
Nosource
Curriculum
Not confirmed
Qualifications
Not confirmed
Teaching languages
ENsource
Learning support
Not confirmed
English-language support
Not confirmed
Size
Not confirmed

Boarding

  • Full boarding

    Pupils live at school during term, including weekends.

Boarding entry
All students attend Timbertop as full boarders.source
Boarding is for
Boys and girlssource
Accommodation
On campussource
Boarding houses
Not confirmed
Rooms
Not confirmed
Weekends and holidays
Weekends (Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday and Thursday) are spent engaging in the Outdoors, Community Service or Co-curricular Programmes.source
Pastoral care
Not confirmed
Activities
Not confirmed
Facilities
Not confirmed

Admissions

Entry points
Not confirmed
Application process
Not confirmed
Assessments and interviews
Not confirmed
Documents
Not confirmed
Language requirements
Not confirmed
Deadlines
Not confirmed
International applicants
Accepted. Overseas students are accepted from Prep to Year 12; the school lists a separate overseas fee schedule.source
Guardianship
Not confirmed
Apply
Not confirmed

Fees

Annual boarding total, calculated from published figures

A total is shown only where the school’s own figures support it. Original currency; no conversion.

  • Full boarding · Domestic pupils · 2027 · Year 9 (Timbertop)

    A$98,820 a year

    Basis: Tuition and boarding, published per year.

  • Full boarding · International pupils · 2027 · Year 9 (Timbertop)

    A$119,600 a year

    Basis: Tuition and boarding, published per year.

Published fees, exactly as the school states them
FeeAmountForYearIncludes tuition
Tuition and boarding (all-in)Timbertop Full Boarding and Tuition Fees, domestic (GST shown separately by the school)Full boardingA$98,820 per year (4 periods stated)sourceDomestic pupilsYear 9 (Timbertop)2027read 17 October 2026Yes
Tuition and boarding (all-in)Timbertop Full Boarding and Tuition Fees, overseas (GST shown separately by the school)Full boardingA$119,600 per year (4 periods stated)sourceInternational pupilsYear 9 (Timbertop)2027read 17 October 2026Yes

“Includes tuition: No” means the figure is a boarding charge on top of tuition. Day-pupil figures are shown for reference only and are never used as a boarding price. Additional costs not listed here may apply; always confirm with the school.

Scholarships and financial assistance

No scholarships or financial assistance are confirmed here. That does not mean none exist: ask the school.

Inspection reports

No inspection report is recorded for this campus in our research yet.

Corio Campus

Corio, Victoria

Academic

Ages taught
Corio Campus: Prep to Year 8 and Year 10 to Year 12 (Year 9 is spent at Timbertop)source
School admits
Co-educationalsource
Day places
Yessource
Curriculum
Victorian Certificate of Education, IB Diploma Programmesource
Qualifications
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programmesource
Teaching languages
ENsource
Learning support
Not confirmed
English-language support
Not confirmed
Size
Not confirmed

Boarding

  • Full boarding

    Pupils live at school during term, including weekends.

  • Weekly boarding

    Pupils board from Monday to Friday and go home at weekends.

Boarding entry
Boarding begins for students at Corio Campus from Year 7. Weekly boarding is listed for Middle School (Years 7 to 8); day boarders or full boarders in Senior School.source
Boarding is for
Separate boys’ and girls’ housessource
Accommodation
On campussource
Boarding houses
Years 7 to 8 boarders join Parrwang (Boys) or Kunuwarra (Girls).source
Rooms
Middle School boarders share dormitory living; Senior School boarders have more private sleeping and study spaces.source
Weekends and holidays
Not confirmed
Pastoral care
Not confirmed
Activities
Not confirmed
Facilities
Not confirmed

Admissions

Entry points
Not confirmed
Application process
Not confirmed
Assessments and interviews
Not confirmed
Documents
Overseas applicants supply a copy of birth certificate, passport and visa grant notice, an AEAS test report (if applicable) and most recent school reports.source
Language requirements
Overseas students entering Year 5 and above who do not have English as their first language sit an approved English Language Proficiency Test administered by AEAS.source
Deadlines
Not confirmed
International applicants
Accepted. Overseas students are accepted from Prep to Year 12; the school lists a separate overseas fee schedule.source
Guardianship
Not confirmed
Apply
Not confirmed

Fees

Annual boarding total, calculated from published figures

A total is shown only where the school’s own figures support it. Original currency; no conversion.

  • Full boarding · Domestic pupils · 2027 · Year 7 to Year 8

    A$94,040 a year

    Basis: Tuition and boarding, published per year.

  • Full boarding · Domestic pupils · 2027 · Year 10 to Year 12

    A$98,820 a year

    Basis: Tuition and boarding, published per year.

  • Full boarding · International pupils · 2027 · Year 7 to Year 8

    A$109,860 a year

    Basis: Tuition and boarding, published per year.

  • Full boarding · International pupils · 2027 · Year 10 to Year 12

    A$119,600 a year

    Basis: Tuition and boarding, published per year.

  • Weekly boarding · Domestic pupils · 2027 · Year 7 to Year 8

    A$80,840 a year

    Basis: Tuition and boarding, published per year.

  • Weekly boarding · International pupils · 2027 · Year 7 to Year 8

    A$101,880 a year

    Basis: Tuition and boarding, published per year.

Published fees, exactly as the school states them
FeeAmountForYearIncludes tuition
Tuition and boarding (all-in)Weekly Boarder: Year 7 to Year 8, domestic (GST shown separately by the school)Weekly boardingA$80,840 per year (4 periods stated)sourceDomestic pupilsYear 7 to Year 82027read 17 October 2026Yes
Tuition and boarding (all-in)Full Boarder: Year 7 to Year 8, domestic (GST shown separately by the school)Full boardingA$94,040 per year (4 periods stated)sourceDomestic pupilsYear 7 to Year 82027read 17 October 2026Yes
Tuition and boarding (all-in)Full Boarder: Year 10 to Year 12, domestic (GST shown separately by the school)Full boardingA$98,820 per year (4 periods stated)sourceDomestic pupilsYear 10 to Year 122027read 17 October 2026Yes
Tuition and boarding (all-in)Weekly Boarder: Year 7 to Year 8, overseas (GST shown separately by the school)Weekly boardingA$101,880 per year (4 periods stated)sourceInternational pupilsYear 7 to Year 82027read 17 October 2026Yes
Tuition and boarding (all-in)Full Boarder: Year 7 to Year 8, overseas (GST shown separately by the school)Full boardingA$109,860 per year (4 periods stated)sourceInternational pupilsYear 7 to Year 82027read 17 October 2026Yes
Tuition and boarding (all-in)Tuition and Full Boarding Fees, Year 10 to Year 12, overseas (GST shown separately by the school)Full boardingA$119,600 per year (4 periods stated)sourceInternational pupilsYear 10 to Year 122027read 17 October 2026Yes

“Includes tuition: No” means the figure is a boarding charge on top of tuition. Day-pupil figures are shown for reference only and are never used as a boarding price. Additional costs not listed here may apply; always confirm with the school.

Scholarships and financial assistance

  • ScholarshipBoarding scholarshipssource

    Boarding scholarships help students and families cover the costs of tuition and boarding; awarded across Academic, Music, Visual Art, Sport and General Excellence categories.

Inspection reports

No inspection report is recorded for this campus in our research yet.

Accreditation, registration and membership

The school’s registration or licence with a government authority.

  • Government registration / licenceCRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students)

    Stated by the schoolReference: 00143GScope: Overseas students

    source

Accreditation and membership describe a school’s status with a particular body. Neither is a guarantee of safety, quality or suitability for your child.

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