Exceptional Education from Kindergarten to Year 12
Discover why Kingswood College is a leading independent school in Melbourne
If you are looking for a school that offers strong academic outcomes, a nurturing community and a clear pathway from Kindergarten to Year 12, Kingswood College is a place where students can truly thrive.
With 135 years of rich history, a vibrant learning culture and a dedicated team of award-winning educators, Kingswood combines tradition with research driven practice to create an environment where every student is supported to achieve their best.
A School Families Trust
Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions a family makes for their child. Kingswood College offers an inspiring, future focused education from Kindergarten to Year 12, where every student is known, challenged and supported to achieve their personal best.
Evidence informed teaching and explicit instruction across all year levels | Kindergarten to Year 12 pathway on one welcoming campus |
Outstanding VCE results and proven tertiary pathways | Multi-Award-winning leadership and experienced senior staff |
Twenty acres of natural, tree lined grounds in the heart of Box Hill | Rich specialist programs in sport, arts, languages, STEM and cocurricular life |
Scholarships recognising excellence, creativity and potential | Ambitious strategic plans for the next five years and a visionary fifty year master plan |
135 years of educational heritage and community impact | A proudly coeducational learning environment. |
our learning journey
The Pathway to Success
At Kingswood College, our students experience a seamless educational journey in a consistent learning environment, fostering confidence, leadership, and a genuine sense of belonging from Kindergarten through to Year 12.
Awards and Recognition
Kingswood College continues to be recognised for excellence across leadership and learning.
- Named a Five Star Best School in Australia for 2025 by The Educator
- Recognised for highly tailored learning, explicit instruction and holistic education
- Celebrated for our comprehensive Careers Program and tertiary guidance
- Principal Chrissy Gamble named in The Educator’s 2024 and 2025 Hot List for educational leadership and excellence
- Our Early Learning Centre has been recognised as 'Exceeding National Standard' in all 7 ACEQA categories since 2013.
Our Principal: Leading with Purpose
Chrissy Gamble brings experience, warmth and ambition to Kingswood College.
With a Master of Education and extensive leadership experience across Australia, Chrissy has guided schools to stronger student outcomes, enriched teaching programs and enhanced community engagement, having been hot listed for Australia’s Best Educators list for both 2025 and 2024.
Her leadership is shaped by:
- Deep commitment to the future vision of Kingswood College
- Strong belief in challenge, growth and academic ambition
- Decades of experience improving student outcomes across independent schools
- A visible and dedicated approach that builds trust with students, staff and families
Chrissy’s influence has already shaped our ambitious strategic and master plans for the next chapter of Kingswood College.
Our Five Year Strategic Plan: 2025 to 2029
The Kingswood College Strategic Plan 2025–2029, is a bold five-year roadmap guiding us toward a future where education truly emboldens hearts and inspires minds. This plan builds on our unwavering commitment and our shared values of respect, courage, kindness, perseverance, and excellence.
Scholarships
Kingswood College offers scholarships that support academic excellence, creativity and student leadership. These programs recognise potential and provide opportunities for students to thrive.
Categories may include:
- Academics
- Visual Arts
- Choral and Instrumental
- General Excellence
- Leadership
Scholarships encourage ambition and give students the platform to pursue their passions with confidence.
Fees
Kingswood provides a transparent fee structure that reflects the breadth of our programs, specialist staff and comprehensive facilities.
Fees support:
- Extensive co-curricular offerings
- High quality learning resources
- Specialist teachers across the curriculum
- Wellbeing and pastoral programs
- Maintenance of our twenty acre campus
- Technology and digital learning experiences
- Small class sizes
Families can access the full fee schedule via our Enrolments team or in our downloadable School Guide
At Kingswood College we proudly work to fulfil our vision to embolden hearts and inspire minds in a nurturing environment, on land that holds deep cultural significance to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge and honour their Elders, past and present, and extend our respect to all First Nations people. Whenever we gather, and wherever we gather, we extend respect and dignity to the first inhabitants of our country and acknowledge the truth about the country on which our school has stood and now stands.
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