St Leonard's College

Our story began in 1914 with eight students attending classes in a church hall in Brighton.”
Since then we have grown, moved, innovated, changed and developed to become what we are today Bayside’s leading independent, truly coeducational school.

We have come a long way since that first day, but the last 110 years are just the beginning. Our story continues to unfold today, as each day over 1600 boys and girls from Early Learning to Year 12 pass through our gates to learn, discover, play and grow. Every student, every parent and every staff member is part of that story, building on the past and contributing to the future of our school.
We are proud of our rich history and the heritage created by those who have gone before us, and we look to the future with hope and confidence.

“At St Leonard’s College, we support young people to discover talents, interests and values that not only prepare them for further education, but which stay with them for life.”

From humble beginnings – with eight enrolled students in a church hall in 1914 – we have grown to become Bayside’s leading independent, truly coeducational school for students from Early Learning to year 12. The last century has seen many developments at St Leonard’s College, but through all this growth and change one thing has remained consistent: our unwavering commitment to providing our students with an education for life. Our programs, in and out of the classroom, are designed to develop the whole person – head, heart and soul – and to provide each individual student with the skills and personal qualities they need to be the best they can be.

St Leonard’s College offers state-of-the-art facilities designed to enrich the educational experience of our students.”
The campus features modern classrooms equipped with the latest technology to support interactive learning. Specialised facilities include a world-class performing arts centre, STEM laboratories, dedicated art and music centres, indoor aquatic centre and much more. Click the link below to explore our facilities.

As we embark on our educational journey, we honor the wisdom of the original custodians of the land on which our facilities stand, the first teachers and storytellers, whose knowledge and traditions enrich our learning community. In recognition of the College’s commitment to inclusivity and respect for the land on which it stands, St Leonard’s acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land, paying homage to their enduring connection to Country.

Our Vision

“Our vision is to provide all students with an education for life. We foster in young people the personal qualities necessary for lifelong learning.”

Our Mission

“Through inspiring and caring professionals and in a physically, emotionally and spiritually safe coeducational environment, St Leonard’s College provides an exemplary, innovative education for its students, enriched by the traditions of its heritage and the diversity of all humanity to develop global citizens who know and embrace all others as equals.”