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Schools in Glen Iris

St Roch'S School
5 Glenvale Rd, Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia
St Roch's School is a Catholic primary school on Glenvale Road in Glen Iris, nestled within a quiet residential precinct between High Street and the Gardiner's Creek corridor. The school serves families from Glenvale Road, Isabella Grove, Malvern Road, and the broader Glen Iris community, many of whom walk through the suburb's characteristic tree-lined streets each morning. St Roch's provides faith-based education strongly integrated with the local parish, creating a community that extends well beyond school hours. Gardiner's Creek Reserve is close by to the east, and families regularly use its trails and open spaces for recreation. The High Street tram on Glen Iris's northern fringe provides good CBD connectivity. Gardiner Railway Station on the Alamein line is accessible from the school via Gardiners Creek Road, providing a reliable train service into the city. The café and specialty store strip on High Street is within walking distance for parents running errands. The surrounding residential streets feature predominantly Federation, Edwardian, and interwar homes with generous gardens, consistent with Glen Iris's settled, prosperous character. The area is well-served by green open space, with multiple reserves and the creek corridor complementing the school's outdoor education philosophy. A warm and well-regarded Catholic community school.
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St Cecilia'S School
4 Van Ness Ave, Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia
St Cecilia's School is a Catholic primary school at 4 Van Ness Avenue, Glen Iris, sitting within a predominantly residential pocket of the suburb between Malvern Road and the Gardiner's Creek corridor. Van Ness Avenue is a quiet, tree-lined street, and the school draws families walking from surrounding streets including Malvern Road, Isabella Grove, and the network of avenues that define this part of Glen Iris. A faith-integrated curriculum supported by strong parish connections characterises the school's culture, creating a cohesive community that parents and students find deeply appealing. Gardiner's Creek Reserve provides nearby bushland recreation and cycling trail access. Malvern Road carries a tram service to the city and to Chapel Street's retail hub in South Yarra. Gardiner Railway Station is within a short drive or bicycle ride along Gardiners Creek Road. The High Street shopping strip in Glen Iris is accessible for daily errands. Cabrini Health on Wattletree Road in Malvern East is the major nearby institutional landmark. The school operates within an area of well-established homes, with the settled, community-oriented character typical of Boroondara's eastern residential suburbs. Strong café culture along nearby High Street and Malvern Road supports a vibrant morning and afternoon school-run routine for the school's engaged and active parent community.
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Sacre Coeur
172 Burke Rd, Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia
Sacré Cœur is an independent Catholic girls' school on Burke Road, Glen Iris, operated by the Society of the Sacred Heart and educating students from Pre-Kindergarten through to Year 12. The school sits on an elevated site on Burke Road with expansive grounds and notable heritage buildings, forming one of the more architecturally distinguished school campuses in Melbourne's inner-east. Burke Road is a major north-south corridor through the suburb, carrying tram services connecting the school community to the CBD to the north and Camberwell Junction to the south. Students and families travel from across Boroondara — from Hawthorn, Malvern, Toorak, and Camberwell — by tram, car, or on foot from nearby residential streets. The suburb of Glen Iris is characterised by large, established homes on generous allotments, with mature street canopy providing shade along Burke Road and surrounding avenues. Gardiners Creek Reserve to the east provides bushland walking, cycling, and open recreational space. Central Park on Burke Road is nearby and used for community events and weekend recreation. Malvern and Gardiner train stations serve the broader area, and trams on Malvern Road and Burke Road provide multiple route options. An academically and culturally strong institution with a long Melbourne history and a distinctive Sacred Heart identity.
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Camberwell South Primary School
4 Peate Ave, Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia
Camberwell South Primary School is a government primary school on Peate Avenue in Glen Iris, in the southern portion of what was once mapped as greater Camberwell. Despite its name, the school is located within the Glen Iris suburb boundary, serving families from Peate Avenue, Glenway Avenue, and the surrounding streets straddling the Camberwell-Glen Iris border. The area is a classic inner-eastern Melbourne residential precinct, with Federation bungalows and interwar brick homes on tree-lined streets. Gardiner's Creek is within close proximity to the east and south, providing open recreational land and cycling paths. High Street Glen Iris carries a tram line providing connections to the CBD and to Chapel Street's retail hub in Prahran. Camberwell Junction is accessible along Toorak Road West to the north. The school is a community-focused institution with a broad curriculum and a strong local following. The Cabrini Health campus on Wattletree Road in nearby Malvern East is the dominant nearby institutional presence. Local parks, including reserves along the Gardiner's Creek linear corridor, provide space for sport and recreation. The suburb's easy access to multiple tram lines on High Street and Malvern Road gives families excellent public transport options for the school run and beyond.
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Korowa Anglican Girls' School
10-16 Ranfurlie Cres, Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia
Korowa Anglican Girls' School is an independent Anglican girls' school located on Ranfurlie Crescent in Glen Iris, offering education from Early Learning through to Year 12. The school occupies a generous, established campus on Ranfurlie Crescent, a quiet residential crescent set back from Burke Road, with leafy grounds and a distinctive school community. Families travel from across Boroondara and Stonnington — from Malvern, Camberwell, and Hawthorn — by car, tram, or on foot. Burke Road carries a busy tram line connecting the school to Camberwell Junction to the north and Malvern's retail precinct to the south. Central Park on Burke Road is a large community reserve nearby, popular for weekend recreation. Gardiner's Creek Reserve provides further open green space and cycling trail access to the east. The Cabrini Health campus on Wattletree Road is a nearby neighbourhood landmark. The Burke Road retail strip near the school offers cafés, specialty stores, and services convenient for families. Malvern Railway Station and Gardiner Station on the Alamein line both serve the broader area. The school is known for its academic strength, co-curricular breadth, and the distinctive Christian values character of its Anglican tradition, creating a grounded and purposeful learning environment for young women from Melbourne's inner-east and south.
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Glen Iris Primary School
170 Glen Iris Rd, Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia
Glen Iris Primary School is a government primary school at 170 Glen Iris Road in the residential suburb of Glen Iris, within the City of Stonnington. The school sits on Glen Iris Road, a quiet street running through one of the suburb's established residential precincts, attracting families from surrounding streets including High Street, Isabella Grove, and the avenues extending toward the Gardiner's Creek corridor. The school is well regarded within the local community for its inclusive culture and strong parent engagement. Gardiner's Creek Reserve runs to the west and south of the school, providing extensive trails for cycling and walking popular with commuting families. High Street Glen Iris offers cafés, specialty food stores, and everyday retail within a short walk of the school. Gardiner Railway Station on the Alamein line is nearby on Gardiners Creek Road, providing direct train access to the CBD. The area around the school is characterised by Federation and interwar homes with large established gardens, creating the leafy, settled streetscapes that define Glen Iris as one of Melbourne's quieter and well-loved inner-eastern suburbs. Local parks and the creek corridor ensure ample recreation space for children and families throughout the school week and on weekends. A well-connected and valued neighbourhood school.
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