An Education That Begins with Wonder and Ends with Purpose

At The Geelong College, we believe education is not just about what is learned – it is about discovering who you can become.

Since 1861, our College has walked beside generations of young people as they grow into thoughtful citizens and purposeful leaders. We nurture the whole child – heart, mind, body and spirit – and challenge them to become not just successful individuals, but compassionate global contributors.

Our vision is bold, yet simple: that our students are not better than others, but better for others. That they live with curiosity, courage and humility. That they lead with purpose, not ego. That they recognise the strength of their voice and choose to use it wisely.

This journey begins with wonder. In our Junior School, we are inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy – a deeply respectful, child-centred approach that sees every learner as capable, creative and full of potential. Here, questions are celebrated, and curiosity is the curriculum. Children learn through play, inquiry, and deep connection with their environment, all within a community that honours their ideas, their agency and their joy.

As students move through Middle and Senior School, that sense of wonder evolves into rigour, reflection and readiness for the world beyond. Academic excellence is pursued not in isolation, but alongside music, sport, drama, experiential learning, service, and leadership. These are not extras; they are the building blocks of a rich, human-centred education.

Our Pegasus is not a symbol of privilege, it is a call to possibility. It reminds us that education should lift us, challenge us and give us wings. Our students are not only taught to think but to care, to create and to contribute.

As you explore our website, you will see the College not as a collection of programs or facilities – though we are proud of both – but as a living, breathing culture where young people are known, seen and stretched to become their best selves.

To walk through the gates of The Geelong College is to enter a place of deep learning, enduring friendships and lifelong formation. We invite you to discover a school where your child’s uniqueness is honoured, their gifts cultivated and their future empowered.

We look forward to welcoming your family to our story – one defined by values, fuelled by hope and illuminated by purpose.

Mr Simon Young
Principal of The Geelong College