Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School

What Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School does

Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School is a private, Anglican-affiliated independent girls' school located at 123 Marshall Street, Ivanhoe, Victoria, Australia. Established in 1903 by Miss Frances Lowe as Cooerwull and renamed under the St James' Church Vestry in 1923, the school delivers a continuous educational pathway from the Early Learning Centre (ages 3-5) through Junior School (Prep to Year 6) and Senior School (Years 7-12), capped at 850-1000 students to preserve individualised attention. Its product portfolio spans the VCE curriculum, an Innovation Station maker space, Performing Arts and Aquatic Centres, the Hillsley Visual Arts and Hospitality Complex, outdoor education, and co-curricular programs in sport, music, drama, and debating; the empowerED Learning Program is under construction for Semester 2, 2027.

The school generates revenue primarily through tuition fees (specific amounts not publicly disclosed in the input), supplemented by a non-refundable AUD $150 application fee (AUD $125 for concurrent sibling enrolments) and a non-refundable AUD $1,500 Confirmation of Enrolment Deposit that is credited against future fees. Distribution is direct-to-family via an enrolment process that includes school tours, prospectus distribution, interviews, and Letters of Offer issued approximately 18 months prior to commencement. International student enrolments are supported under CRICOS 00974A. Marketing channels include the school's website, school tours, Open Days, the bi-annual Lux Mea magazine, and ongoing news/event publications.

The school is governed by a Board of Directors (chaired by Mrs Karen Frost) under Principal Ms Narelle Umbers (13th Principal, appointed 16 January 2023 for a five-year term). It holds memberships in Alliance of Girls' Schools Australasia (AGSA), Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA), Independent Schools Victoria (ISV), Girls Sport Victoria (GSV), and other professional bodies. Recent strategic actions include the launch of the Reconciliation Action Plan (Reflect) in 2024, expansion of the Innovation Station and Cooerwull Centre, and partnerships with the University of Melbourne Telstra Creator Space and Red Earth for STEM and Indigenous immersion programming.

Name

Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School

Legal name

Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School

Website

https://ivanhoegirls.vic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ivanhoe

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School provides continuous girls-only education through three vertically integrated programs: an Early Learning Centre (ages 3-5) with play-based, inquiry-led learning; a Junior School (Prep-Year 6) building foundational academics, wellbeing, and leadership; and a Senior School (Years 7-12) delivering the VCE curriculum alongside co-curricular sport, performing arts, debating, outdoor education, and enrichment programs. Enrolment is capped at 850-1000 students to ensure individual attention, with international students supported under CRICOS 00974A.

Product overview

Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School offers a comprehensive educational experience from Early Learning Centre (ages 3-5) through to Year 12, structured as a unified K-12 school with dedicated Junior School (Prep-Year 6) and Senior School (Years 7-12) programs. The school provides a broad portfolio including academic curriculum (VCE), co-curricular activities (sports, music, drama, debating), outdoor education, and specialized facilities such as the Innovation Station maker space. A major development, the empowerED Learning Program, is under construction for the Senior School opening in 2027. The school maintains enrolments of 850-1000 students to ensure personalized education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Learning Centre (ELC) A play-based early learning program for children aged 3-5 years offering inquiry-based learning and a gentle transition into formal schooling. Awarded top marks by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
• Junior School Primary education from Prep to Year 6 with integrated inquiry learning, wellbeing and leadership development, and co-curricular activities including sports, music, and clubs.
• Senior School Secondary education from Years 7-12 with VCE curriculum, leadership opportunities, and an extensive co-curricular program including sports, performing arts, debating, and community service.
• Co-Curricular Activities Program After-school and extracurricular programs spanning Junior and Senior Schools, including sports, music, drama, debating, leadership activities, and clubs.
• Outdoor Education Program Immersive outdoor learning experiences from Early Learning through Year 12, including camps, environmental activities, and the Cape York cultural immersion program, aligned with school values of Connectedness, Kindness, Curiosity, Vibrancy, and Bravery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 73.8% of 2025 graduates achieved ATAR above 80; 47.7% above 90; 30.8% above 95
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Katalyst FoundationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership with Katalyst Foundation for the Pre-Loved Uniform program, allowing the school to donate pre-loved uniforms to those in need.
• The University of Melbourne (Telstra Creator Space)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Collaboration with University of Melbourne's Telstra Creator Space for the Amazing Spaghetti Machine Competition, providing fabrication lab facilities and STEM learning experiences.
• Red EarthminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Red Earth hosts the Cape York Immersion Program, providing cultural immersion experiences for Senior School students in Indigenous Australian communities.
• Alliance of Girls' Schools Australasia (AGSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school holds membership with AGSA, an alliance supporting girls' schools across Australasia, providing networking and advocacy for girls' education.
• Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership with AHISA provides the school leadership with professional development, networking, and advocacy support for independent school principals.
• Australian College of Educators (ACE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional membership supporting educators' professional development and recognition.
• Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional membership for educational leaders providing resources and professional development opportunities.
• EducatePlusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation sector membership organization providing professional development and support for school communities.
• Girls Sport Victoria (GSV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in GSV provides the school with inter-school sports competitions and sporting opportunities for female students.
• Independent Schools Victoria (ISV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level membership providing advocacy, professional development, and support for independent schools in Victoria.
• Anglican Diocese of MelbournecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school has historical ties to the Anglican Church, with the school being sold to the St James' Church Vestry in 1922 and maintaining Anglican heritage in its values and traditions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Haileybury: One of Australia's largest independent schools with multiple campuses; a broader incumbent that competes for the same Melbourne premium family segment though co-educational and at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Shelford Girls' Grammar: Independent Anglican girls' school in Caulfield with ELC-12 offering, similar heritage and academic orientation, and overlapping Melbourne catchment.
• Presbyterian Ladies' College (PLC Melbourne): Historic independent girls' school in Burwood with similar Christian heritage, full ELC-12 offering, and comparable academic profile; one of the most established premium girls' schools in Melbourne.
• Camberwell Girls Grammar School: Independent Anglican girls' school in Melbourne with similar ELC-12 structure, heritage, and enrolment cap philosophy; directly competes in the same premium segment.
• Lauriston Girls' School: Independent non-denominational girls' school in Melbourne with ELC through Year 12, comparable size and academic orientation, and similar premium fee structure.
• Methodist Ladies' College (MLC): One of Australia's most established independent girls' schools, located in nearby Kew; directly comparable in size, Anglican-adjacent heritage, premium fees, and strong VCE results, competing for the same Melbourne families.
• Melbourne Girls Grammar School: Independent girls' school in Melbourne with similar K-12 structure and premium positioning; directly competes for the same cohort of academically focused families in the Melbourne market.
• Fintona Girls' School: Independent girls' school in Balwyn with ELC-Year 12 offering, similar medium size, and premium academic positioning in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
• Korowa Anglican Girls' School: Anglican independent girls' school in Melbourne with similar heritage and premium positioning; shares Anglican affiliation and overlapping catchment with Ivanhoe Girls'.
• St Catherine's School: Anglican independent girls' school in Toorak with ELC-Year 12 structure; comparable heritage, premium positioning, and single-gender model targeting similar Melbourne families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ivanhoegirls

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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