At a glance
Tintern Grammar was founded in 1877 by Emma Bartlet Cook and is one of the oldest independent schools in eastern Melbourne. It moved to its present site at Ringwood East in 1953 and now occupies a campus of more than 20 hectares, a rare expanse of green for a metropolitan school. Tintern is an Anglican school with a non selective enrolment policy and teaches a little over 890 students from the Early Learning Centre through to Year 12, including a small international cohort. You can set it against the wider market of international schools in Melbourne through our city hub.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | Victorian curriculum, Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE and VCE VET) |
| Stages | Early Learning Centre to Year 12 (ages 3 to 18) |
| Founded | 1877 |
| Accreditation | Registered with the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority; VCE administered by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority |
| Fee band | Established independent (see the Melbourne fees guide) |
| Campus area | 90 Alexandra Road, Ringwood East, eastern Melbourne |
Curriculum and academics
Tintern teaches the Victorian curriculum from the early years through the middle school and prepares students for the Victorian Certificate of Education in Years 11 and 12. The senior programme offers both VCE and VCE VET pathways, with English the only compulsory subject and a broad spread of choices across the sciences, the humanities and the arts. The school is best known for its parallel learning model, sometimes called a diamond structure, in which girls and boys learn together in the Early Learning Centre and the junior years, separate into parallel single sex classes through the middle years, then come back together for the senior years. Families weighing the Victorian system against an international qualification can read our guide to the Australian curriculum for how the VCE compares with the IB Diploma and A Levels. Ask the school for its most recent VCE results, median study scores and university destinations for the fullest academic picture.
Tintern Grammar fees
Tintern Grammar fees sit in the established independent band for Melbourne, in line with the long standing church affiliated schools in the eastern suburbs rather than the very top of the market. Annual tuition rises by year group, with Year 12 the most expensive stage and the Early Learning Centre the most affordable entry point. We do not print a single headline figure here because the school revises fees each year and publishes the current schedule to applicants, and you can sense check the band against our guide to international school fees in Melbourne. Beyond tuition, budget for an application fee, an enrolment deposit, uniform, camps and outdoor education, technology levies and optional bus transport. Many Australian independent schools offer sibling discounts and term instalment plans, so ask the registrar what applies.
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Admissions
Enrolment runs by application across the year for an academic year that starts in late January or early February. The most sought after entry points are the Early Learning Centre, Prep, the start of secondary at Year 7 and the move into the senior school at Year 10, and these fill ahead of time, so families relocating to the eastern suburbs should register as early as a place is foreseeable. As a non selective school, Tintern looks for a good fit rather than a competitive entrance examination, though older applicants may sit age appropriate assessment in English and mathematics and provide recent school reports. International families should confirm visa and English language requirements with the school directly.
Location and who goes there
The campus is at 90 Alexandra Road in Ringwood East, around 25 kilometres east of central Melbourne and close to the Maroondah and EastLink corridors. The leafy outer eastern suburbs draw families who want space, established schools and a community feel within commuting distance of the city, including professionals relocating to Melbourne for healthcare, technology and the universities. The single campus model means siblings across very different ages attend one site, which suits families who value continuity from preschool to Year 12. For the wider picture of where families settle across the city, return to the Melbourne city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Tintern Grammar fees?
Tintern Grammar fees sit in the established independent band for Melbourne and rise by year group, with Year 12 the most expensive stage. The school publishes its current schedule to applicants and revises it each year. Budget separately for an application fee, an enrolment deposit, uniform, camps and optional transport.
Is Tintern Grammar a good school?
Tintern Grammar is a long established independent Anglican school with a non selective enrolment policy and a single campus of more than 20 hectares in Ringwood East. Whether it suits your child depends on budget, stage and how its parallel learning model fits your family.
What curriculum does Tintern Grammar follow?
Tintern teaches the Victorian curriculum through the year groups and the Victorian Certificate of Education, including VCE and VCE VET options, in Years 11 and 12.
When do Tintern Grammar applications open?
Enrolment is by application across the year for an academic year that starts in late January or early February. Popular entry points such as the Early Learning Centre, Prep, Year 7 and Year 10 fill ahead of time, so register as early as a place is foreseeable.
Where is Tintern Grammar located?
The school is at 90 Alexandra Road, Ringwood East, in the leafy eastern suburbs of Melbourne, around 25 kilometres from the city centre.
