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Top 5 Montessori Schools in Melbourne

Greater Melbourne, including inner-city, eastern, bayside, and surrounding suburbs.

  1. Caulfield South and Brighton East

    Melbourne Montessori College

    Montessori adherence · 40%
    90/100
    Montessori includes a connected program sequence.
    Facilities · 30%
    85/100
    The school operates multiple campuses.
    Convenience · 30%
    93/100
    Programs cover Early learning through Year 12, starting at 18 months, with multiple campuses.
    Overall grade
    A-89.4/100
    Program
    Early learning through Year 12, starting at 18 months.
    Why it stands out
    More than 51 years of operation support Melbourne's broadest Montessori pathway, from early childhood through Year 12 across two campuses.
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  2. Donvale

    Donvale Montessori

    Montessori adherence · 40%
    88/100
    Montessori spans Early Starters from 18 months, Sessional Kindergarten, and Cycle 1 through age 6.
    Facilities · 30%
    87/100
    The campus includes gardens.
    Convenience · 30%
    87/100
    Programs cover Early Starters from 18 months in Donvale.
    Overall grade
    A-87.4/100
    Program
    Early Starters from 18 months, Sessional Kindergarten, and Cycle 1 through age 6.
    Why it stands out
    Established in 1975, Donvale focuses on the complete first Montessori cycle. Small Early Starters groups use a published one-to-four educator ratio, and the site includes herb and vegetable gardens.
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  3. Bulleen

    Kalker Montessori Centre

    Montessori adherence · 40%
    88/100
    Montessori spans Early learning ages 2.25 to 3 and Preschool ages 3 to 6.
    Facilities · 30%
    84/100
    The Bulleen campus houses the program.
    Convenience · 30%
    87/100
    Programs cover Early learning ages 2.25 to 3 and Preschool ages 3 to 6 in Bulleen.
    Overall grade
    B+86.5/100
    Program
    Early learning ages 2.25 to 3 and Preschool ages 3 to 6.
    Why it stands out
    Established in 1977, this parent-governed nonprofit specializes in early Montessori education. About 150 children use its large green campus.
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  4. Coburg and Essendon

    Northwest Montessori Preschool

    Montessori adherence · 40%
    88/100
    Montessori spans Preschool ages 3 to 6.
    Facilities · 30%
    84/100
    The Coburg and Essendon campus houses the program.
    Convenience · 30%
    87/100
    Programs cover Preschool ages 3 to 6 in Coburg and Essendon.
    Overall grade
    B+86.5/100
    Program
    Preschool ages 3 to 6.
    Why it stands out
    The school offers the full three-year early-childhood cycle, and its regulator record shows an overall Exceeding rating.
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  5. St Helena

    North-Eastern Montessori School

    Montessori adherence · 40%
    84/100
    Montessori spans Toddler Community through Year 9, starting at 15 months.
    Facilities · 30%
    84/100
    The St Helena campus houses the program.
    Convenience · 30%
    90/100
    Programs cover Toddler Community through Year 9, starting at 15 months in St Helena.
    Overall grade
    B+85.8/100
    Program
    Toddler Community through Year 9, starting at 15 months.
    Why it stands out
    The school began in 1975 and provides continuity through its Middle Years program. The early-learning service holds an Exceeding National Quality Standard rating.
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