Keysborough Gardens Primary School vs Lauriston Girls' School

	K Keysborough Gardens Primary School Melbourne, Australia	L Lauriston Girls' School Melbourne, Australia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year A$495	Fees / year A$150 - 47,400
Age range	Age range 5 - 12 years	Age range 0 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Girls School
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), Australian Curriculum	Curriculum Australian Curriculum, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 1,040
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2020	Opened 1901
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located at 10 Homeleigh Road, Keysborough 3173. The school is in the Keysborough area. It opened in January 2020 as Keysborough Gardens Primary School.	Location Armadale, Victoria, Australia. The main campus is at 38 Huntingtower Road, Armadale, Victoria 3143. Lauriston is accessible by public transport and offers private bus services to assist students' travel.
Stages	Stages Prep–Year 6	Stages Early Learning; Junior School; Howqua (Year 9); Senior School.
School type	School type Public (government) primary school	School type Private girls' day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Differentiated Learning supports students with diverse learning needs.	Additional learning support Programs are designed to meet the needs of each student, with extension opportunities or greater support as needed.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Australia
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure School times: Monday 9:00am–3:30pm; Tuesday 9:00am–3:30pm; Wednesday 8:45am–3:00pm; Thursday 9:00am–3:30pm; Friday 9:00am–3:30pm.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Lauriston provides private bus services to help students travel to school; a bus buddy program is available for younger students.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - No application fee or ongoing tuition charge is levied for enrolment. Education and instruction to meet the Victorian curriculum are provided without tuition fees; payments requested are voluntary contributions for curriculum and school activities. Tuition / Parent contributions (detailed annual amounts) - The school requests voluntary parent contributions rather than charging tuition. The published annual contribution for Prep–Year 6 is AUD 495 per student, comprised as follows: Curriculum contributions AUD 355 and Other contributions AUD 140 (total AUD 495). The curriculum contributions are itemised within that AUD 355 figure (examples below). These amounts are shown as annual figures. - Curriculum contributions (examples included in the annual AUD 355 total): - Classroom consumables, materials & equipment (art, classroom consumables, diaries, wellbeing resources, etc.): included within the curriculum contribution breakdown (e.g. Art $40, Mandarin $10, Performing Arts $10, STEM $20, Mathematics $10, English $10, Sports $10, Classroom consumables $105, Diary/Reading Log $15, Wellbeing $10). Total curriculum contribution shown AUD 240 for listed consumables plus further items to reach the curriculum subtotal. - Additional curriculum-related and ICT items included in the annual total: - Online subscriptions/access (examples: Online Reading $10, Seesaw $13, online assessments $10) – subtotal AUD 33; ICT devices (shared classroom sets) AUD 40; printing/photocopying AUD 35; whole-school events contribution AUD 7. These items form part of the curriculum contribution subtotal. Annual curriculum subtotal shown AUD 355. Extra‑curricular / user‑pay items (approximate amounts) - Extra‑curricular items and activities are charged on a user‑pays basis; costs are confirmed and invoiced as events occur. Approximate published amounts (per student) are: - Excursions/incursions (per year, Prep–Yr2 and Yr3–6): approx. AUD 150 (approximate; confirmed costs provided when events are scheduled). - Swimming program: AUD 80–90. - Camps: Year 3–6 approx. AUD 280–350; Year 2 sleepover approx. AUD 45–55. - House Athletics (offsite): approx. AUD 12. - Year 6 items (examples): Graduation polo shirt AUD 45; Big Day Out AUD 40; Graduation (art project, resources, event) AUD 40. - Exact charges for extra‑curricular items are provided to families when each activity is organised. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual contribution payment was requested by a published date (example: payment requested by Friday 1 March 2024 for the 2024 contribution year). Payment may be made in full or by instalment using the school's payment options where available. Extra‑curricular items are billed and paid as individual events occur. Payment methods and payment options - Preferred payment method: Compass (school's online parent portal) with payment plan functionality available through Compass. - Alternative at-school option: EFTPOS at the school office. - Outside-school-hours care (OSHC) provider at the school (TeamKids) operates its own payment system (Ezidebit) for OSHC charges. These are separate from parent contributions and extra‑curricular billing. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as a day primary school and does not list any boarding services or boarding fees. Uniforms and other recurring costs - School uniform is compulsory and is supplied via PSW (store location listed for Hampton Park). Uniform costs are charged by the uniform supplier (prices vary by item and are not listed as a fixed school fee). Book packs and consumable items are managed as part of the parent contributions/booklist processes. Refund information and hardship support - Refunds for extra‑curricular items and activities are considered on a case‑by‑case basis and will be provided where reasonable and fair (for example, where the school has not incurred a cost). Where the school has already incurred non‑refundable costs (for example, deposits or third‑party costs), full refunds may not be possible. The school will advise families about refund arrangements at time of payment and may require bank account details in writing to process refunds. - Camps and excursions: If an activity is cancelled or altered by the school, or a student cannot attend, the school considers requests for partial or full refunds on a case‑by‑case basis taking into account costs already committed to third parties; generally costs already paid to third parties that are non‑refundable cannot be returned. Families experiencing financial difficulty may discuss alternative payment arrangements with the Business Manager or Principal; the school can also assist families to access the Department's Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) and other support where eligible. Summary of findings for the requested academic years - The school's published parent payment schedule located for Prep–Year 6 shows the detailed contributions and user‑pays costs for the 2024 contribution year (annual contribution total AUD 495 and the itemised amounts and approximate extra‑curricular costs listed above). The school's policies and camps/excursions documents state the refund and payment handling approaches. The school does not publish tuition or application fees because instruction against the Victorian curriculum is provided without tuition charges; requested amounts are presented as voluntary parent contributions and user‑pays extra‑curricular charges. If any specific published annual schedule for 2025/26 or 2026/27 is required, the school's most recently published parent payment schedule located in the school's published documents is the 2024 Parent Payment schedule referenced above.	Fee details Application and admission fees - Application Fee: a non-refundable AUD 150 payable for each application for enrolment. - Admission Fee (Prep–Year 12 and securing Prep from Kindergarten): a non-refundable AUD 1,250 per student (maximum AUD 2,250 per family). The Admission Fee is separate to tuition and is not credited against fees. Tuition fees (Net fee per full year and per-term billing) (All fees shown in AUD. Fees are billed in four instalments: Oct / Jan / Apr / Jul; the per-term figure below is the net fee per billing at those instalment points.) - 3 Year‑Old Kindergarten (3 full days): Full year AUD 18,400 — per billing AUD 4,600. - 3 Year‑Old Kindergarten (4 full days): Full year AUD 24,500 — per billing AUD 6,125. - 4 Year‑Old Kindergarten (4 full days): Full year AUD 25,700 — per billing AUD 6,425. - Prep – Year 2: Full year AUD 31,260 — per billing AUD 7,815. - Year 3: Full year AUD 37,600 — per billing AUD 9,400. - Year 4 – 6: Full year AUD 39,400 — per billing AUD 9,850. - Year 7: Full year AUD 44,400 — per billing AUD 11,100. - Year 8: Full year AUD 44,800 — per billing AUD 11,200. - Year 9: Full year AUD 45,000 — per billing AUD 11,250. - Year 9 HRAC (Howqua Residential & Activities Charge — separate residential/activity charge for Year 9): Full year AUD 34,800 — per billing AUD 8,700. - Year 10 – 11: Full year AUD 47,400 — per billing AUD 11,850. - Year 12: Full year AUD 46,800 — per billing AUD 11,700. Deposits and scholarship acceptance amounts - Kindergarten Tuition Deposit: non-refundable AUD 1,000, credited to the second instalment after commencement. - Prep – Year 12 Tuition Deposit (new students, excluding most scholarship recipients): non-refundable AUD 2,500, credited to the second instalment after commencement. - Scholarship recipients accepting an offer: Admission Fee AUD 1,250 (non-refundable) and a Tuition Deposit of AUD 5,000 (non-refundable and credited to the second instalment after commencement). Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is billed one term in advance. Invoices are issued at the beginning of each term and must be paid in full within one month from the invoice issue date. - Standard 2026 invoice/due schedule (example): Term 1 invoice issued 08-Oct-2025, due 07-Nov-2025 (25% of annual fees billed); Term 2 invoice issued 30-Jan-2026, due 27-Feb-2026 (50% cumulative); Term 3 invoice issued 24-Apr-2026, due 25-May-2026 (75% cumulative); Term 4 invoice issued 24-Jul-2026, due 24-Aug-2026 (100% cumulative). - The first instalment for entry is paid in October in the year prior to entry. For Year 12 students the final account is rendered in July and due 30 days after invoice. - Students may not commence a term if fees remain outstanding. Interim accounts may be issued where significant other charges are incurred. Other charges and typical additional costs - Year 9 Howqua Residential & Activities Charge (HRAC): covers food, board, laundry, outdoor activities and additional staffing/resources for the residential campus; payable in advance. Student travel to/from Howqua by charter bus is a fixed charge of AUD 500 (incl. GST) per year, charged in two equal instalments (October and April). Additional skiing beyond specified days may attract an approximate AUD 200 per day charge. - Camps, optional excursions and optional co-curricular program charges are invoiced to the school account as advised; optional program enrolment is subject to availability and payment of fees. Cancellation of co-curricular enrolment requires four weeks' written notice within a term or four weeks' fees will be charged. - Books and materials requirements and charges are provided to families in Term 4 prior to the following year. - Printing: an amount of AUD 100 per student for printing is included in tuition; excess usage will be charged to the account. - Device program: Years 5–12 operate one-to-one/bring-your-own-device arrangements; a Lauriston Device Program (LDP) option is available that configures and supports devices and may incur additional costs. - Uniforms: on-site Uniform Shop sells required uniforms (shoes excluded); second‑hand uniform options are available from the Parents' Association shop on site. Subsidies, discounts and special charges - Sibling discount: where three or more siblings attend simultaneously, a 15% discount applies to the Annual Tuition Fee for each child (this discount applies to tuition only and not to other charges). - Payment-in-advance discount: a discount on Annual Tuition Fees is available when the annual fee is paid in full by the due date for the instalment one account (contact the Business Office to arrange). - Kindergarten fee subsidy: eligible Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card holders may apply for the Department of Education subsidy for 4‑year‑old Kindergarten; supporting documentation must be sighted prior to each term. Withdrawal, cancellation and refund rules - Admission Fee and Tuition Deposits (as specified above) are non-refundable and non-transferrable if a student does not commence on the agreed date (Scholarship recipient deposit exceptions noted above). - Cancellation of enrolment: one full term's written notice to the Principal is required prior to withdrawal. If less than one full term's notice is given, a Fee in Lieu of Notice equal to one term's tuition fee is charged. - Extended leave: for absences of one term or less full fees are payable; for absences of more than one term a non-refundable Holding Fee equal to 10% of the Tuition Fee for each term absent is payable to retain the student's place. Failure to pay the Holding Fee may lead to cancellation of enrolment. - Other refunds: optional/extra charges (camps, co-curricular activities) will be subject to the specific cancellation and refund terms advertised at the time they are offered. Billing penalties and chargebacks - Late payment penalties: if an account is unpaid by the due date a charge of AUD 200 will be added; if still unpaid one month later a further AUD 200 will be charged; accounts may be referred to a collection agency and any recovery costs will be added to the account. - Failed payment charge: AUD 60 applies to each failed cheque, credit card or direct debit transaction. Fee payment options and surcharges - BPAY (use biller code 18085 and the family reference number on the account). - Credit card (Visa or MasterCard) via the Parent Central page on the Schoolbox portal. A credit card surcharge of 1.0% (GST inclusive) is applied to card transactions. - Monthly direct debit from a nominated cheque, savings or credit card account (Visa or MasterCard) is available by written arrangement with the School. A credit card surcharge of 1.0% applies where applicable. - The School does not accept cash payments. - Failed transactions and recovery charges apply as noted above.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Keysborough Gardens Primary School is an IB World School delivering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) alongside the Victorian Curriculum. The program combines inquiry-based learning with explicit teaching to support every student's academic, social, and emotional development. The school has flexible learning spaces and modern facilities that support collaboration and creativity. Mandarin is taught at the school, with Mandarin provision in the main building for Reception and Year 1. The school's values are Kindness, Empathy, Gratitude, Respect and Excellence, and the vision is to inspire and empower every child to become a confident, caring global citizen who strives for excellence in learning and life. Opened in January 2020, the school had about 520 students across 23 classes in 2026.	Curriculum details The school offers a broad-based curriculum from Prep to Year 12 with up to 28 subjects available by Year 12. Students may complete either the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) in Years 11–12. Languages include French, Chinese and Latin, and the curriculum covers English, Humanities, Languages, Music, Social Science, Sport, STEM, Creative Arts and Drama. The Howqua program provides a robust five-day core subject academic program with Mathematics, Science, Humanities, English, Mandarin and French, plus Music and Art, and is an immersive residential experience with wellbeing, outdoor and fitness components. The Lauriston Inquiry Framework—Ask, Investigate, Create, Discuss, Reflect—underpins learning across the school.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results NAPLAN growth and strong academic results.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates have entrance to tertiary institutions locally and overseas through the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB).
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Extension opportunities are provided as needed to challenge advanced students.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. The school zone guarantees a place for residents within the designated residential address; enrolments are managed to ensure access to the neighbourhood school and enrolment at another school is possible if there are places available. 2. Foundation (Prep) enrolments follow a statewide enrolment timeline published by the Department of Education; the timeline provides when and how to enrol a child into Foundation (Prep) at a Victorian government primary school, including Keysborough Gardens Primary School. Useful information and resources about the enrolment timeline are available under Enrolling in Foundation (Prep). 3. Enrolment in other year levels is possible where there are places available; the school welcomes enquiries for Years 1 to 6. Families can contact the school office at 9792 6800 or complete the enrolment enquiry form; enrolment forms are available from the school. 4. Book a Tour to visit the school; tours can be arranged by calling the school or via the tour enquiry form. 5. Prep Transition begins with a Parent Information Evening, providing an overview of the curriculum and general information about teaching and learning at Keysborough Gardens Primary School; a comprehensive 4-session Transition Program is offered for all enrolled future prep students during term 4 to help them become familiar with the environment, meet future classmates and staff, and feel part of the community. 6. The Buddy Program pairs Year 6 students withPrep students to participate in structured activities, foster belonging, and support transitions; staff supervise the relationships and provide guidance and training to older buddies.	Admissions Lauriston Girls' School is non-selective with open entry from 3-year-old Kindergarten to Year 12. Main entry points are 3-year-old and 4-year-old Kindergarten, Prep, Year 5, Year 7 and Year 10, with occasional vacancies in other year levels. Applications can be submitted for immediate commencement, and the admissions team will contact families if a position is available. Families are encouraged to place their child's name on the waitlist by submitting an Application for Admission. An application is not a guarantee of enrolment. Step 2: Pre-enrolment Documentation involves completing the Enrolment Profile (parents/guardians) and Student Profile (student) and submitting supporting documents such as two most recent school reports (translations on letterhead if not in English), NAPLAN results if applicable, an Immunisation History Statement (Kindergarten only), external reports, medical reports, and any court orders relevant to custody or living arrangements. Completion of the Enrolment Profile and Student Profile is not a guarantee of enrolment. Step 3: Interview invites prospective students and their parents to an enrolment interview (which could be up to 36 months before commencement). The interview is conducted by a senior member of staff and aims to determine fit for Lauriston. A tour of the School is encouraged prior to the interview. Attending an interview is not a guarantee of enrolment. Step 4: Offer of Enrolment occurs if Lauriston can meet the student's educational needs; to accept, families complete an Acceptance of Offer of Enrolment and pay the relevant fees by the due date. Confirmation of enrolment is issued only after all documentation and fees are received. Step 5: Transition and Orientation introduces the Transition & Orientation Program for new students. Step 6: Enrolment Policies instruct families to read the enrolment policies.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Scholarships at Lauriston reflect values of creativity, courage, engagement in life, intellectual curiosity and relationships. Scholarship applications for 2027 entry are closed; applications for 2028 entry will open at the end of 2026. Academic Scholarship is awarded to students with outstanding academic potential and is not funded by philanthropic support; candidates must articulate what a scholarship would mean to them and how they would contribute to Lauriston and the broader community. General Excellence Scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate academic proficiency and potential to contribute in areas such as Music, Sport, Performing Arts, Creative Arts, Leadership or Community Service; not funded by philanthropic support; applicants must demonstrate participation and achievements in activities noted in the application. Belinda Phillips Goldman Sachs Memorial Scholarship is not being offered for commencement in 2027; it is for girls entering Years 7, 8, 10 or 11 and is means-tested for a well-rounded student with both academic and sporting pursuits. Lauriston Foundation Scholarship is not being offered for commencement in 2027; established in 2011, it provides financial assistance to a student who would otherwise be unable to experience Lauriston and is means-tested, with full remission for tuition fees awarded based on above-average scholarship exam results, school reports and an interview.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist The school is non-selective with main entry points and occasional vacancies, and families are encouraged to join the waitlist by submitting an Application for Admission.
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