Hillstowe offers an ideal location for families of all ages, with a diverse range of local schools catering to every family’s needs. Few addresses can compare to Hillstowe’s proximity to a host of education choices – with government, private, specialist and grammar schools all close to home.
Officer Primary School
41 Bayview Road, Officer Victoria 3809 VIC
Officer Primary School is Hillstowe’s local government primary school. There are currently 169 students enrolled and because of this small school population, Officer Primary School can offer intimate class sizes.
The school’s academic program is complemented by a range of extracurricular programs that provide opportunities for students to explore and develop their strengths and interests. Hillstowe conveniently falls in the Officer Primary School zoned area. More about the school and enrolment information can be found here.
St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School
25 Bayview Rd, Officer VIC
St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School is one of three schools in St. Michael’s Parish Berwick. In addition to the Victorian curriculum, as a Catholic school, Religious Education is an important part of the student experience at St Brigid’s.
Placement for students who are Baptised Catholics in the local area are prioritised. Upon application, families will be invited for an interview at the school. To find out more about St Brigid’s and the application process click here.
Officer Secondary College
1 Parker St, Officer VIC
Officer Secondary College is Hillstowe’s local government secondary school. As a part of its curriculum, students will be offered a range of pathways either through a Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), Vocational Education and Training (VET) or Higher Education pathways.
As with Officer Primary School, Hillstowe falls in the Officer Secondary College school zone. To find out more about enrolments, visit the college’s website here.
St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar School
Berwick Campus (Junior and Senior Girls School): 27-47 Gloucester Ave, Berwick VIC
Officer Campus (Senior Boys School): 80 Tivendale Rd, Officer VIC
St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar is a leading non-denominational independent private school for boys and girls, from Early Learning to Year 12. One of the key features of the school is smaller class sizes. Additionally, the primary school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IBPYP).
Applicants to the Grammar school are placed on a waiting list, with the priority of places provided based on the date of application, if they are a sibling of a current student, and children and grandchildren of past students. You can find further information on the admissions process here.
Heritage College
66 Starling Road, Officer VIC
Heritage College is a private Christian School that provides Christian education from Early Learning to Year 12. In addition to the VCE senior secondary qualification, Heritage College also offers the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL).
As a part of the enrolment process for the school, families may be requested to submit their child’s most recent school reports, NAPLAN results and any other relevant reports – as well as undertake a family interview. To discuss availability for your child’s year level, please visit the school’s website here.
OneSchool Global Berwick
30 Starling Road, Officer VIC
OneSchool Global is one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive, truly global schools. With more than 9,500 students spread across 120 campuses and over 2,000 staff and volunteers operating across 20 countries. The Berwick Campus in Officer currently has 120 enrolled students across primary and secondary school.
Students are encouraged to develop their full potential and acquire the discipline of ‘learning how to learn’, while upholding fundamental Christian teachings and beliefs, especially those of purity, integrity, and godliness. To find out more about OneSchool and its Berwick campus click here.
Minaret College
67 Tivendale Rd, Officer VIC
Minaret College is one of Victoria’s largest independent Islamic schools, offering education from Early Learning to Year 12. The College aims to impart knowledge and skills to its students by keeping in line with the principles of Islamic Education and pedagogy. The curriculum is aligned to keep true to the Quranic view of the world.
Minaret College assess every student, and prospective students are required to sit an entrance English and Maths test. For further information regarding enrolments, contact the college here.
Officer Specialist School
3 Parker St, Officer VIC
Officer Specialist School is a purpose-built school providing educational programs for students with mild to severe intellectual and associated disabilities. Specialist classes include Physical Education, Music, Art, and Kitchen Garden program.
The teachers and therapy team work collaboratively to create excellent learning environments and personalised learning plans for each student. To find out more and to check enrolment eligibility click here.
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