Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School
Keilor East VIC, Melbourne Western Suburbs
Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is a Coeducation combined school, serving years K-12. The uniform is compulsory and enforced. Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is located in VIC, Melbourne Western Suburbs region. Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is 1 of 18 independent schools in the Keilor East area.
Key Facts
School uniform
The uniform is compulsory
Number of students
Total enrolment: 2697
Up to Year 6: 1059
In high school: 1638
In Year 12: 256
Gender in depth
Female: 47%
Male: 53%
Other Requirements
Boarding school
Offers IB
Accepts international students
Offers VCE VM
Offers VET
Our Curriculum
Subjects Overview
Math classes: streamed
English classes: mixed
LOTE taught:
Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Latin
Senior secondary subjects overview
39 VCE level 3/4 studies
390 VCE students
Senior secondary programs overview
1 VET program(s) available
How our students performed in Year 12
Academic Results
Scores of 40+: 20%
Median Score: 34
Satisfactory completions of VCE: 100%
Activities & Support Staff
Accelerated learning (8)
- Accelerated Maths
- Advanced entry to VCE
- Enhanced And Accelerated Stream, Years 7-10
- Enrichment Program
- Extension And Enrichment Program
- Gifted And Talented Program
- Mathematics Enhancement
- Maths Extension Classes
Activities (93)
Academic Assistance/Student Support
- Big Brother/Sister
- Creative Writing
- Cross Age Tutoring
- House Activities
- Peer Support
- Tutor Group
Art/Performance/Drama
- Art Exhibition
- Art Festival
- Art Tuition
- Art/Craft Exhibition
- Artist In Residence
- Arts Festival
- Arts Show
- Crafts
- Dance
- Dance Competition
- Dance Performance Seasons
- Dance Performances
- Dancing
- Drama
- Drama Festivals
- Drama Performances
- Drama Production
- Drama Tuition
- Hip Hop
- Jazz Dance
- Modern Dance
- Music Festivals
- Painting
- Photography
- Public Speaking
- Theatre Production
Awards
- Awards Evening
- Awards Night
- Bronze Duke Of Edinburgh Award
- Duke Of Edinburgh's Award
- General Excellence
Career Development
- Careers Speakers
- House Captains
Competitions
- Da Vinci Decathlon
- English Competition
- Interschool Competitions
- Math Talent Quiz
- Mathematics Competition
- Student Writing Anthology
- Tournament of Minds
- World Challenge Expedition
Cultural/Indigenous
- Chinese (Mandarin)
- International Tour
- International Tours
- Language Competitions
Events
- Debating Club
- Formal Ball
- School Fair
- School Formals
- Senior Formal
- Speech Night
- Valedictory Dinner
- VCE Formal Dinner
Excursions/Exchanges/Camps
- Camps
- Excursions
- International Student Exchange
- Interschool And Overseas Sports Camps And Tours
- Kokoda Track
- Language International Trips
- National And International Sporting Trips
- Overseas Study Tours
- Overseas Tour
- School Camps
- Study Tours
- Year Level Camps
Sport, Leisure and Health
- Athletics Carnival
- Australian School Snowsport Club
- City To Surf
- First Aid
- House Sport Program
- Interschool Sports
- Interstate And Overseas Sports Camps And Tours
- Overseas Sporting Tours
- Overseas Sports Tours
- Sporting Clubs
- Swimming Carnival
- Tennis Squad
Technology
- Coding
Vocational programs
- Extensive Education Outdoors Program
- Hospitality Course
- Outdoor Education
Volunteering/community service
- Community Action Group
- Community Works
- Environment Group
- Environmental Action Group
- Parliament Of Youth
- Social Justice Group
Extra-curricular (5)
- Active After School Programme
- Before And After School Program
- Chess
- Chess Club
- Debating
Music (61)
Band/Ensemble
- Bands
- Brass ensemble
- Chamber group
- Chamber orchestra
- Chinese orchestra
- Choral ensemble
- Concert orchestra
- Drum ensemble
- Ensemble
- Flute ensemble
- Guitar ensemble
- Instrumental ensemble
- Jazz Ensemble
- Orchestra
- Percussion ensemble
- Rock
- Senior Vocal Ensemble
- Stage band
- String ensemble
- String orchestras
- Wind ensemble
- Woodwind ensemble
Concert/Performance
- Concert
- Performance
- Production
- Rock eisteddfod
- School musicals
Instrument
- Bass guitar
- Brass
- Cello
- Clarinet
- Double Bass
- Drum
- Drum kit
- Electric bass
- Euphoniuim
- Flute
- French Horn
- Guitar
- Instrument
- Keyboard
- Oboe
- Percussion
- Piano
- Saxophone
- String
- Trombone
- Trumpet
- Tuba
- Viola
- Violin
- Voice
- Wind
- Woodwind
Music theory
- Music lessons
- Music technology
- Music theory
- Music theory lessons
- Sound recording studio
Vocal
- Choirs
- Vocal
Sports (18)
Ball sports
- Basketball
- Netball
- Volleyball
Bat, stick and racquet
- Badminton
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Softball
- Squash
- Tennis
Football
- Australian Rules Football
- Football (other)
- Soccer
- Touch football
Running
- Cross country running
Track and field
- Athletics
- Javelin
- Triathlons
Water sports
- Swimming
Support Staff (81)
Academic support
- Academic Extension Support Teacher
- Classroom Support
- Laboratory Assistant
- Laboratory Technician
- Learning Support Teacher
- Librarian
- Library Support
- Literacy & Numeracy Intervention Yr 7
- Literacy Aide
- Literacy And Numeracy Coordinator
- Literacy And Numeracy Specialist
- Literacy Support
- Numeracy Leader
- Numeracy Support
- Reading Recovery Teacher
- Remedial Support Teacher
- Teacher Aid
- Teacher Librarian
- Teachers' Assistant
- Teaching Support For Gifted Students
- Year Level Coordinators
- Year Level Leaders
- Year Level Student Managers
Administrative staff
- After School Carer
- Before And After School Care Teacher
- Business Manager
- Camp Coordinator
- Cisco Certified Network Associate Coordinator
- Facilities Manager
- Groundsman
- House System
- Maintenance Staff
- Middle Years Coordinator
- Network Staff
- Sub-School Coordinator
- Transport Coordinator
Career guidance
- Career Teacher
- Careers Advisor
- Careers Advisor; Student Welfare Officer; Integration Aide
- Extension And Enrichment Coordinator
- Extension And Enrichment Program Staff
- Uniform Shop
- VET/VCE Coordinator
Health
- Canteen Manager
- Occupational Health And Safety Officer
- Physical Education Support
- Sport Coordinator
International student support
- Foreign Language Assistants
- Integration Aides
- Integration/Special Education Teacher
- Language Assistant
IT
- AV/IT Technician
- Computer Technician
- ICT Technician
- IT Technician
- Laptop Technician
- Library Technician
- Technology And Art Technicians
- Technology Support
Specialist support
- Director Of Music
- Drama Coordinator
- Instrumental Music Teachers
- Music Ensemble Leader
- Outdoor Education Specialists
- Performing Arts Technician
- Public Speaking Coordinator
- Special Education Support
- Special Needs Coordinator
- Specialist Literacy Staff
- Specialist Teachers
- Speech Therapist
Wellbeing
- Careers Counsellor
- Chaplain
- Chaplain/Religious Advisor
- Counsellors
- Pastoral Care
- Psychologist
- School Counsellors
- Student Counsellor
- Student Well-Being Co-Ordinator
- Well-being Coordinator
- Accelerated Maths
- Advanced entry to VCE
- Enhanced And Accelerated Stream, Years 7-10
- Enrichment Program
- Extension And Enrichment Program
- Gifted And Talented Program
- Mathematics Enhancement
- Maths Extension Classes
Academic Assistance/Student Support
- Big Brother/Sister
- Creative Writing
- Cross Age Tutoring
- House Activities
- Peer Support
- Tutor Group
Art/Performance/Drama
- Art Exhibition
- Art Festival
- Art Tuition
- Art/Craft Exhibition
- Artist In Residence
- Arts Festival
- Arts Show
- Crafts
- Dance
- Dance Competition
- Dance Performance Seasons
- Dance Performances
- Dancing
- Drama
- Drama Festivals
- Drama Performances
- Drama Production
- Drama Tuition
- Hip Hop
- Jazz Dance
- Modern Dance
- Music Festivals
- Painting
- Photography
- Public Speaking
- Theatre Production
Awards
- Awards Evening
- Awards Night
- Bronze Duke Of Edinburgh Award
- Duke Of Edinburgh's Award
- General Excellence
Career Development
- Careers Speakers
- House Captains
Competitions
- Da Vinci Decathlon
- English Competition
- Interschool Competitions
- Math Talent Quiz
- Mathematics Competition
- Student Writing Anthology
- Tournament of Minds
- World Challenge Expedition
Cultural/Indigenous
- Chinese (Mandarin)
- International Tour
- International Tours
- Language Competitions
Events
- Debating Club
- Formal Ball
- School Fair
- School Formals
- Senior Formal
- Speech Night
- Valedictory Dinner
- VCE Formal Dinner
Excursions/Exchanges/Camps
- Camps
- Excursions
- International Student Exchange
- Interschool And Overseas Sports Camps And Tours
- Kokoda Track
- Language International Trips
- National And International Sporting Trips
- Overseas Study Tours
- Overseas Tour
- School Camps
- Study Tours
- Year Level Camps
Sport, Leisure and Health
- Athletics Carnival
- Australian School Snowsport Club
- City To Surf
- First Aid
- House Sport Program
- Interschool Sports
- Interstate And Overseas Sports Camps And Tours
- Overseas Sporting Tours
- Overseas Sports Tours
- Sporting Clubs
- Swimming Carnival
- Tennis Squad
Technology
- Coding
Vocational programs
- Extensive Education Outdoors Program
- Hospitality Course
- Outdoor Education
Volunteering/community service
- Community Action Group
- Community Works
- Environment Group
- Environmental Action Group
- Parliament Of Youth
- Social Justice Group
- Active After School Programme
- Before And After School Program
- Chess
- Chess Club
- Debating
Band/Ensemble
- Bands
- Brass ensemble
- Chamber group
- Chamber orchestra
- Chinese orchestra
- Choral ensemble
- Concert orchestra
- Drum ensemble
- Ensemble
- Flute ensemble
- Guitar ensemble
- Instrumental ensemble
- Jazz Ensemble
- Orchestra
- Percussion ensemble
- Rock
- Senior Vocal Ensemble
- Stage band
- String ensemble
- String orchestras
- Wind ensemble
- Woodwind ensemble
Concert/Performance
- Concert
- Performance
- Production
- Rock eisteddfod
- School musicals
Instrument
- Bass guitar
- Brass
- Cello
- Clarinet
- Double Bass
- Drum
- Drum kit
- Electric bass
- Euphoniuim
- Flute
- French Horn
- Guitar
- Instrument
- Keyboard
- Oboe
- Percussion
- Piano
- Saxophone
- String
- Trombone
- Trumpet
- Tuba
- Viola
- Violin
- Voice
- Wind
- Woodwind
Music theory
- Music lessons
- Music technology
- Music theory
- Music theory lessons
- Sound recording studio
Vocal
- Choirs
- Vocal
Ball sports
- Basketball
- Netball
- Volleyball
Bat, stick and racquet
- Badminton
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Softball
- Squash
- Tennis
Football
- Australian Rules Football
- Football (other)
- Soccer
- Touch football
Running
- Cross country running
Track and field
- Athletics
- Javelin
- Triathlons
Water sports
- Swimming
Academic support
- Academic Extension Support Teacher
- Classroom Support
- Laboratory Assistant
- Laboratory Technician
- Learning Support Teacher
- Librarian
- Library Support
- Literacy & Numeracy Intervention Yr 7
- Literacy Aide
- Literacy And Numeracy Coordinator
- Literacy And Numeracy Specialist
- Literacy Support
- Numeracy Leader
- Numeracy Support
- Reading Recovery Teacher
- Remedial Support Teacher
- Teacher Aid
- Teacher Librarian
- Teachers' Assistant
- Teaching Support For Gifted Students
- Year Level Coordinators
- Year Level Leaders
- Year Level Student Managers
Administrative staff
- After School Carer
- Before And After School Care Teacher
- Business Manager
- Camp Coordinator
- Cisco Certified Network Associate Coordinator
- Facilities Manager
- Groundsman
- House System
- Maintenance Staff
- Middle Years Coordinator
- Network Staff
- Sub-School Coordinator
- Transport Coordinator
Career guidance
- Career Teacher
- Careers Advisor
- Careers Advisor; Student Welfare Officer; Integration Aide
- Extension And Enrichment Coordinator
- Extension And Enrichment Program Staff
- Uniform Shop
- VET/VCE Coordinator
Health
- Canteen Manager
- Occupational Health And Safety Officer
- Physical Education Support
- Sport Coordinator
International student support
- Foreign Language Assistants
- Integration Aides
- Integration/Special Education Teacher
- Language Assistant
IT
- AV/IT Technician
- Computer Technician
- ICT Technician
- IT Technician
- Laptop Technician
- Library Technician
- Technology And Art Technicians
- Technology Support
Specialist support
- Director Of Music
- Drama Coordinator
- Instrumental Music Teachers
- Music Ensemble Leader
- Outdoor Education Specialists
- Performing Arts Technician
- Public Speaking Coordinator
- Special Education Support
- Special Needs Coordinator
- Specialist Literacy Staff
- Specialist Teachers
- Speech Therapist
Wellbeing
- Careers Counsellor
- Chaplain
- Chaplain/Religious Advisor
- Counsellors
- Pastoral Care
- Psychologist
- School Counsellors
- Student Counsellor
- Student Well-Being Co-Ordinator
- Well-being Coordinator
Request Information Update
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Uniting
Principal: Ms Kate Dullard
Addresses:
59 Raleigh St Essendon Victoria 3040
Cnr Rachelle Rd and Keilor Rd Keilor East Victoria 3033
83 Park St Moonee Ponds Victoria 3039
Tel: (03) 9016 2000
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