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Schools in Hawthorn

Swinburne Senior Secondary College
505 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia
Swinburne Senior Secondary College is a government secondary college at 505 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, specialising in senior secondary education for students in Years 11 and 12. The college draws students from across metropolitan Melbourne seeking a distinctive, university-style approach to senior schooling, with a flexible and academically focused environment. Burwood Road is one of Hawthorn's main east-west arterials, carrying a tram line connecting the campus to the CBD to the west and to Camberwell Junction and Box Hill to the east. Adjacent to the broader Swinburne University precinct on John Street, the college benefits from proximity to tertiary facilities and a distinctly campus-like atmosphere. Families and students travel along Burwood Road, John Street, and Glenferrie Road to reach the campus. Glenferrie Road's busy commercial strip — with cafés, restaurants, and specialty stores — is within easy walking distance. Hawthorn Oval and the Yarra River parklands are accessible nearby. Hawthorn Railway Station on the Alamein line connects students to the broader network. The surrounding neighbourhood of Hawthorn features a mix of Victorian terrace houses, Edwardian homes, and contemporary infill development, creating a vibrant, urban setting well-matched to the college's student-focused and academically ambitious ethos.
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Hawthorn West Primary School
16 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia
Hawthorn West Primary School is a government primary school at 2A Wood Street in Hawthorn, tucked into a quiet residential pocket between Barkers Road and the Glenferrie Road village. Wood Street is a narrow, tree-lined local road where families walk from neighbouring streets including Power Street, Barkers Road, and the avenues that slope toward the Yarra River parklands. The school sits within easy reach of Hawthorn Oval and Morell Park, and the Main Yarra Trail along the river is a short walk south for weekend recreation and school excursions. Glenferrie Road's cafés, supermarkets, and tram services are a few minutes east on foot or by tram from Barkers Road, while Burwood Road to the south offers another tram corridor toward Richmond and the CBD. The surrounding streets retain a mix of Victorian terraces, Edwardian homes, and newer infill, reflecting Hawthorn's steady inner-city renewal without losing its village feel. Swinburne University's Hawthorn campus and the Cremorne creative precinct are accessible toward the west, giving older students and families a sense of connection to education and employment hubs nearby. Hawthorn Railway Station on the Alamein line is within reasonable walking distance. A well-established local primary with strong community ties in one of Hawthorn's most walkable residential enclaves.
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Rossbourne School
131 Power St, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia
Rossbourne School is an independent specialist secondary school at 131 Power Street, Hawthorn, providing tailored education for students with learning difficulties, attention disorders, and similar challenges. The school occupies a site on Power Street, one of Hawthorn's quieter residential streets running between Burwood Road and the Yarra River parklands, creating a low-key and community-focused environment suited to its specialist approach. Families drive or commute from across Melbourne's inner-east and south-east, as Rossbourne's selective intake draws from a wide catchment. Power Street's leafy character and proximity to the Yarra River make the location physically calming and supportive of the school's therapeutic and educational philosophy. Hawthorn Oval and the Yarra River trails are just metres away, providing outdoor recreational access. Glenferrie Road's commercial strip is a short walk north, offering cafés and daily conveniences. Hawthorn Railway Station is easily accessible via Burwood Road. Tram routes on Burwood Road and Glenferrie Road connect the school to the broader metropolitan transport network. Swinburne University's John Street campus adds to the educational character of the immediate neighbourhood. The school's intimate scale and specialist focus make it an important resource for families throughout Melbourne's eastern suburbs seeking appropriate and supportive secondary schooling.
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Scotch College
1 Morrison St, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia
Scotch College is a leading independent Anglican boys' school at 1 Morrison Street, Hawthorn, one of Melbourne's most prestigious and historically significant schools, educating students from Early Learning through to Year 12. Founded in 1851, Scotch occupies a magnificent campus in Hawthorn with extensive oval and sporting grounds, heritage bluestone buildings, and state-of-the-art contemporary facilities. Morrison Street is a quiet residential street off Burwood Road, and the school's broad campus extends across a significant area of the inner suburb. Families travel from across Melbourne's eastern and southern suburbs by car, train, and tram. Burwood Road's tram provides direct CBD connectivity, and Hawthorn Railway Station on the Alamein line is nearby. The Yarra River parklands run just south of the campus, offering remarkable recreational space — including the Main Yarra Trail and Morell Park — within metres of the school's playing fields. Glenferrie Road's commercial strip is a short walk to the east, and the Cremorne and Richmond precincts to the west provide a diverse and energetic urban environment. The school is known for its academic excellence, strong sporting culture, prominent alumni network, and the sense of tradition that defines Scotch as a cornerstone of Melbourne's independent school sector.
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Bialik College
429 Auburn Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia
Bialik College is an independent Jewish day school at 429 Auburn Road, Hawthorn, offering co-educational education from Early Learning through to Year 12 within a distinctive Jewish cultural and values framework. The college occupies a significant campus on Auburn Road, drawing students from Jewish communities across Melbourne's inner-east and beyond, including Toorak, Caulfield, St Kilda, and the eastern suburbs. Auburn Road is a pleasant commercial and residential street connecting Hawthorn with Camberwell, and families travelling to Bialik use Auburn Road and the surrounding streets of Power Street, Glenferrie Road, and Cotham Road for access. The Auburn Road Village café strip, with its independent coffee shops, restaurants, and specialty food retailers, is a popular gathering spot for the college's parent community. Swinburne University is nearby on John Street. The Yarra River parklands and Hawthorn Oval provide recreational space within cycling distance. Hawthorn Railway Station on the Alamein line and tram routes on Glenferrie Road and Burwood Road support student transit. The college is well known for its strong academic standards, vibrant Jewish community culture, and excellence in the arts, sport, and community service, reflecting the values and aspirations of Melbourne's broader Jewish community. A distinctive and well-regarded institution.
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Erasmus Primary School
40 Lisson Grove, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia
Erasmus Primary School is a Catholic primary school at 40 Lisson Grove, Hawthorn, serving the residential community around Hawthorn's western fringe near the Yarra River. Lisson Grove is a quiet, tree-lined street close to Barkers Road and the East Hawthorn neighbourhood, with families walking from surrounding streets including Power Street, Barkers Road, and the residential avenues that run toward the Yarra River parklands. The school is anchored by its Catholic faith community and parish connections, providing a nurturing and values-based education. The Yarra River trail is within very easy walking distance of the school, and the expansive parklands and gardens along the Yarra provide a natural backdrop to school life and regular outdoor excursions. Hawthorn Oval and Morell Park nearby offer further recreational space. Glenferrie Road's commercial strip is accessible for daily café visits and errands. Hawthorn Railway Station on the Alamein line is close by, and trams on Burwood Road and Glenferrie Road offer CBD and suburban connections. The area around Lisson Grove retains a relatively quiet, established residential character compared to the busier Glenferrie strip, with Victorian terraces and brick homes on narrow streets typical of inner Hawthorn's western edge. A community-focused Catholic school in a well-loved setting.
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St Joseph'S School
571 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia
St Joseph's School is a Catholic primary school at 571 Glenferrie Road in Hawthorn, located on one of Melbourne's most commercially vibrant suburban high streets. Glenferrie Road in Hawthorn carries a tram service and is lined with cafés, restaurants, specialty retailers, and a Woolworths, making the daily school run a social and convenient routine for local families. The school draws from the residential streets feeding off Glenferrie Road, including Auburn Road, Power Street, and the network of Victorian and Edwardian terraces and bungalows typical of Hawthorn. St Joseph's Parish connection anchors the school's community and faith culture. Swinburne University's campus on John Street is nearby, giving the neighbourhood an academic and cosmopolitan energy. Hawthorn Oval and the Yarra River parklands are within cycling distance, providing open recreational space. Hawthorn Railway Station on the Alamein line is accessible along Glenferrie Road, and multiple tram routes along Glenferrie Road and Burwood Road connect the community to the CBD. Auburn Road Village, with its cluster of independent cafés, boutiques, and specialty food shops, is a short walk away and popular with parents. The school sits within one of Melbourne's most architecturally and culturally rich inner-east neighbourhoods, with a strong sense of local community identity.
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Glenferrie Primary School
78-98 Manningtree Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia
Glenferrie Primary School is a government primary school at 78-98 Manningtree Road, Hawthorn, a large and well-established school serving the heart of the Glenferrie neighbourhood. Manningtree Road is a residential avenue running behind the Glenferrie Road commercial strip, placing the school within easy walking distance of one of Hawthorn's most vibrant local high streets. Families walk from Manningtree Road, Glenferrie Road, Power Street, and the surrounding network of Victorian and Edwardian streets that define this central part of Hawthorn. The school has a strong community following and a well-regarded academic culture typical of a large inner-city government primary. Glenferrie Road's cafés, restaurants, bakeries, and Woolworths are within a short walk, making the school run a convenient and social experience for parents. Hawthorn Oval sits just down the road, providing large open recreational space. The Yarra River and its trail network are accessible within a short cycle. Hawthorn Railway Station on the Alamein line is close by, and trams on Glenferrie Road and Burwood Road offer multiple route options. Swinburne University's campus and the broader Hawthorn Village character give the immediate neighbourhood a lively, collegiate energy that adds to this school's urban appeal and community vitality.
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