Give her the best start

The first year of school is vital, laying the foundation for your daughter's education. Shelford is an inclusive school with a wonderful community where each student is nurtured, known and valued.

Small class sizes allow our teachers to individually nurture each student so they develop to the best of their potential. Our girls very quickly become successful learners, confident and creative individuals.

Junior Discovery Centre

Our Junior Discovery Centre (JDC) is a large learning area where students from Prep to Year 2 interact collaboratively, problem solve, experiment and explore through play-based experiences. They very quickly develop passion and lifelong interests.

Our approach

Students are taught to be critical and creative thinkers, striving for their personal best.

Our teaching in Literacy and Numeracy are explicit, giving students the tools to read, write and manipulate numbers successfully, very early on. This is achieved through programs such as Jolly Phonics (a multi-sensory approach) where students learn all their sounds, giving them the skills to develop competency in reading.

Technology is embedded into our curriculum and is well balanced with opportunities of self-exploration. Our small class sizes allow students to be risk takers, and feel valued and cared for.

Specialist programs

Our specialist programs include:

  • Japanese
  • French
  • Digital Technology
  • Art
  • Music
  • Drama
  • Health and Physical Education.

Our students make connections within the School through a Buddies program and participating in House carnivals.

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Personal tour

We invite you to join us for a personal tour to experience Shelford and explore more about our Junior Discovery Centre. A member of our team will contact you to arrange a personal tour after you register your interest below. 

Helpful resources

eBook: Is your child ready for school?

eBook: Student wellbeing really matters

Article: Why choose Shelford for Prep 2023? by Vicky Gemmell, Head of Junior School Student Wellbeing and Development

Article: The importance of literacy in Prep–Year 2 by Bec Walker, Prep Teacher

Article: How to ignite your daughter’s passion for literacy by Vicky Gemmell and Jacqui Sidaway, Heads of Junior School

Junior School fees

Our fees represent an outstanding value proposition for Shelford families. Our beautiful grounds and well-resourced spaces, excellent educators, small class sizes, individualised attention and an extensive range of further opportunities will help your daughter thrive. 

Full fee schedule.

Year level Tuition Fee ($) Consolidated Fee ($) Annual Total ($)
Prep
10,000
1,000
11,000
Year 1
12,000
1,000
13,000
Year 2
12,500
1,000
13,500
Year 3*
17,000
1,500
18.500
Year 4*
19,000
1,500
20,500
Year 5*
20,000
2,500
22,500
Year 6*
21,000
2,500
23,500

* Scholarships from Year 3 may be offered. 

Speak to our Registrar

Should you have any enquiries please contact our Registrar, Marie De Sousa: