Academy of Mary Immaculate

Sector
Catholic

Level
Secondary

Gender
Female

Religion
Catholic

About Us

In 2017, the Academy of Mary Immaculate celebrates 160 years of continuous operation as a College. As the oldest girls’ secondary college in Victoria, our contemporary focus draws on foundations within the Mercy tradition. We see our students as young women who will make a difference in a world that desperately needs honest, strong and compassionate leaders. We offer an education for girls that is not just about preparing them for the future, but also about giving them the skills, confidence and heart to shape the future.

A unique Melbourne learning experience

As the city school for girls, our central location enables easy access to Melbourne’s best cultural and learning centres and opportunities that transcend the classroom. It is an enriching way to learn and opens the door to a unique Melbourne learning experience. The Academy’s campus extends to sister schools in Italy and Japan, and study tours of France – opening up new horizons for students.

From the beginning of the secondary journey, our structured Year 7 immersion program builds a sense of belonging while supporting girls to grow their independence and take responsibility for their learning. The program includes Orientation Day, House sports, Big Sister/Little Sister program and the Year 7 Camp. Our size contributes to building a community of lasting friendships and peer support, and where every student is valued and given focused support along their academic journey.

Core education tailored to ability and aspiration

Each student participates in core curriculum tailored to her ability and aspirations. The wide co-curricula augment traditional learning in areas including: music, performing arts, visual arts, academic extension programs and leadership development initiatives. Our extensive sports program of inter-house and interschool athletics, and indoor/outdoor team sports promotes a culture of participation, while enabling talented students to compete at the highest level.

We encourage all Academy girls to be all that they can be and each graduate who leaves deeply appreciates not only our six key Mercy values, but also the role of women in the future of our world.

Discover first-hand the Academy difference for yourself.

Key facts

School uniform

The uniform is compulsory

Number of students

Total enrolment: 636
In high school: 636
In Year 12: 93

Gender in depth

Other requirements

Boarding school

Offer IB

Accepts international students

Offers VCAL

Offers VET

Our Curriculum

Subjects overview

Math classes: mixed
English classes: mixed
LOTE taught:
French, Italian, Japanese

Senior secondary subjects overview

41 VCE level 3/4 studies
149 VCE students

Senior secondary programs overview

6 VET program(s) available
17 VET students

How our students performed in Year 12

VCE Results

Scores of 40+ 12%

Median Score 31

Satisfactory completions of VCE 96%

Satisfactory completions of VET 99%

Destinations

Bachelor enrolled 77%

TAFE/VET enrolled 17%

Apprentice/Trainee 2%

Employed 3%

Activities and Support staff

Music

11 music options
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Sport

14 sporting activities
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Other

18 other clubs, activities and services
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Support staff

10 support staff
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Awards options

Awards Evening

Academic Assistance/Student Support options

Big Sister Program

Excursions/Exchanges/Camps options

Camps

Overseas Study Tours

Reflection Days

School Camps

Sister School Program

Volunteering/community service options

Community Action Week

Seeds Of Justice

Social Justice Group

SRC Fundraising Activities

Competitions options

Interschool Competitions

Cultural/Indigenous options

Language Competitions

Career Development options

Student Representative Council

Work Experience

Vocational programs options

Vet Program

Art/Performance/Drama options

Visual/Performing Arts Groups

Events options

Year 8 Program (Citi Cite)

School services