Melbourne Grammar School Co-ed Prep - Year 6, Boys Year 7

Our Purpose

To develop independent and creative thinkers who have the confidence and capacity to make meaningful contributions to the world around them.

Our Campuses

Grimwade House

Prep to Year 6

Coeducational | Caulfield | Day students

This is a special place designed just for our youngest learners. As a leader in childhood learning and development, we build strong academic foundations in a warm, supportive community.

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Wadhurst

Years 7 and 8

Boys | South Yarra | Day students & boarders

Here, intrinsic curiosity drives the pursuit of excellence in all its forms. We support students to achieve their best, build healthy relationships, and discover new strengths.

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Senior School

Years 9 to 12

Boys | South Yarra | Day students & boarders

In their final years, our students rise to new challenges and refine their capacity to create positive change. Their learning environment is defined by integrity, inclusiveness and respect.

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Our Values

Strong positive values underpin everything we do at Melbourne Grammar School. We explore the meanings and dimensions of these values with every student every day.

Learn more about our School values in these stories featuring our students and alumni.

Learning & Wellbeing

Develop a lifelong pursuit of knowledge, understanding and wisdom.
Be healthy, confident and resilient.

"I have always believed a holistic education [like one offered by Melbourne Grammar School] ... to be synonymous with boundless opportunity." Jaden Taveira, 2023 Academic Head of School Read more

Courage & Integrity

Accept responsibility. Act ethically. Stand up for what you believe.
Value the pursuit of excellence.
Accept success with humility. Face adversity with intelligence and resolve.

"I’m searching for something that will have the greatest impact on our lives.” Hon Weng Chong (OM 2006), biotech start-up CEO Read more

Respect & Compassion

Based on principles of love, faith and hope, be willing to understand difference and to honour its value.
Know and respect yourself, others and the natural environment.

"Grimwade House fostered in me a sense that gender equity was not a gift or a blessing or a privilege but just part of how things should be." Stephanie Williams (OM 1996), Australian Ambassador for Regional Health Security Read more

Service & Contribution

Aspire to a good life fulfilled by meaning, purpose, kindness and achievement.
Give back to those who have given to you, to your community and to the world in which we all live.

"Service...enriches the individual but it also enriches everyone else that surrounds them." Hirunaka Ekanayake, 2024 Captain of the School View video

Success and Achievement

A tradition of excellence

Outstanding results

A diverse alumni community

A tradition of excellence

Melbourne Grammar’s history has been shaped by the pursuit of excellence.

Today, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. This is reflected in our culture, our approach to teaching and learning, and in the context that influences our community.

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Outstanding results

Each year, our students excel in a wide variety of academic, performing arts, sporting, debating and other pursuits.

Their continued success is testament to their talent, commitment and determination as well as the exceptional staff who guide their progress and development.

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A diverse alumni community

Our alumni improve the world in myriad ways.

They advance science. They care for the sick and those in need. They research diseases. They create art. They write books. They perform on stage. They excite sports fans.

They inspire students. They create new ways of thinking. They defend our country and our environment. They shape government policy and law. They found and lead businesses.

Three of them have led our nation as Prime Ministers.

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Join Our Community

As part of Melbourne Grammar, you will share in a culture that is welcoming, inclusive, and community focused.

Boarding life

Our School is a place of possibilities. No matter what you are interested in, you can probably pursue it here.

And, as a boarder, you'll be part of friendly community that cares for and supports each other.

Apply for a place

We are delighted that you are interested in joining the Melbourne Grammar School community.

If you are ready to take the next steps towards an application for a place at the School, start by contacting our Admissions team.

Scholarships

Our scholarships recognise and enrich the talents of very capable students, and support students who would not otherwise be able to attend Melbourne Grammar.

We offer outstanding scholarships opportunities which celebrate excellence in academic study, music, sport, community service and more.

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Learn about our School’s history, culture, and the stories of those who have shaped one of Australia’s leading independent schools.

Leadership

Our strategic intentions are a considered, confident response to an ever-changing educational landscape.

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A community of ideas

As a community of ideas, knowledge is explored within a multidimensional, reason-infused, and ethical framework.

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First Nations program

We prioritise ongoing initiatives which increase engagement with First Nations communities, and those which create cultural safety for our First Nations students.

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Old Melburnians

No matter when you left Melbourne Grammar, the School gates are always open to our alumni.

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Grammar News

Read the latest stories about our diverse, global community, from campus updates to in-depth alumni profiles.

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Career opportunities

At Melbourne Grammar you'll find purpose in your work. Here, professionalism and a commitment to excellence are valued in every role.

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A history of giving

Every student at Melbourne Grammar benefits from the generosity of those who have come before them.

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A global perspective

As a school with permeable boundaries we take our students outside the gates to learn about the community in the world around them.

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Learning environments

Our inspiring spaces and facilities are a catalyst for creativity, collaboration and connection for students and staff alike.

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