Is Rossbourne School a government, Catholic or independent school?

Rossbourne School is an independent special school in Victoria. Its governing body is Independent Schools Victoria.

What years does Rossbourne School teach?

Rossbourne School teaches Years 7 to 12, for boys and girls.

How many students are enrolled at Rossbourne School?

Rossbourne School had 147 students in 2025, according to ACARA. That is about 5.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, which is not the same as class size.

Independent special school in Hawthorn

Rossbourne School

Rossbourne School is an independent special school for boys and girls, from Year 7 to Year 12, in Hawthorn, Victoria.

School website

Rossbourne School: Modern school building with metal screen facade, students on steps and at outdoor tables

About the school

What Rossbourne School is like

It has 147 students (51 girls and 96 boys) and the equivalent of 27.4 full-time teachers, about 5 students for each teacher.

Compared with the 9 other secondary schools within about 3 km, it is about average in size.

The school is run by Independent Schools Victoria.

As an independent school it sets its own fees. Ask the school for the current fee schedule, including any scholarships or bursaries.

Its ICSEA value is 1100, against a national average of 1000. ICSEA describes the educational advantage of the families a school serves, not the quality of the school; read it alongside the school's results on My School.

At a glance

Rossbourne School at a glance

Students: 147; 2025
Girls and boys: 35% / 65%; 51 girls, 96 boys
Teachers: 27.4; full-time equivalent
Students per teacher: 5.4 to 1; not the same as class size
Years: Years 7 to 12

Students, staff and years: Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), School Profile 2025. Results are on My School, not here.

Photos

Inside Rossbourne School

Photos from the school’s website (opens in a new tab).

Fees

Rossbourne School fees

Rossbourne School has not published its fees with us yet. Fees at independent schools in Australia usually rise with the year level, and many schools offer sibling discounts, scholarships and bursaries. The quickest way to get the current fee schedule is to ask the school; enquiries are free.

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Results

NAPLAN results and the school profile

Australian schools are not given inspection grades. Each school’s NAPLAN results, finances, attendance and student background are published by ACARA on My School: Rossbourne School on My School.

Non-government schools are registered and reviewed by the school registration authority in Victoria. Ask the school for its most recent annual report, which every Australian school publishes.

Enrolment

How to get a place

Independent schools run their own enrolment. Most invite families to an open day or a tour, then ask for an application form and fee; popular schools fill their entry years (often Prep and Year 7) a year or more ahead. Ask Rossbourne School about places for your child’s year level.

Open day dates for Rossbourne School are not listed yet. Enquire and the school can send you the next dates directly.

Questions

Common questions about Rossbourne School

Is Rossbourne School a government, Catholic or independent school?: Rossbourne School is an independent special school in Victoria. Its governing body is Independent Schools Victoria.
What years does Rossbourne School teach?: Rossbourne School teaches Years 7 to 12, for boys and girls.
How many students are enrolled at Rossbourne School?: Rossbourne School had 147 students in 2025, according to ACARA. That is about 5.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, which is not the same as class size.
What is the ICSEA value of Rossbourne School?: Rossbourne School has an ICSEA value of 1100, against a national average of 1000. ICSEA describes the educational advantage of the families a school serves, not the quality of the school; read it alongside the school's results on My School.

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