Located in Ringwood, Victoria, Aquinas College is a coeducational Catholic secondary school that provides comprehensive education across middle and senior school levels within the Australian system. The college uniquely accommodates international students through carefully arranged homestay boarding, fostering a supportive community environment steeped in Catholic values. This focus on strong pastoral care paired with a grounded, suburban Melbourne campus makes it an appealing option for families seeking a balanced and values-driven secondary pathway.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Strong pastoral care and community feel, with parents frequently highlighting a supportive, grounded, and welcoming school environment.
- Diverse curriculum and vocational pathways, offering broad subject choices including strong VET/applied learning, performing arts, and co-curricular programs.
- Spacious grounds and updated facilities, with families appreciating the extensive 30-acre campus, green outdoor spaces, and modern arts and sports facilities.
Negatives
- Large student population, which some parents note can make the school feel overwhelming and lead to variable individual attention for students.
- Middle-of-the-road academic outcomes, with VCE/ATAR performance generally viewed as average when compared to nearby independent schools.
- Address
- 46 Great Ryrie StreetRingwood, Victoria, 3134Australia
- [email protected]
- Phone
- Australia (+61) +61 3-9259-3000
- National education system
- Australia
- Levels
- Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Faculty
- 133.3
- Students
- Coeducational
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic
- Boarding
- Homestay
