Report Community
At Camberwell Grammar School, we are committed to offering every student the best possible education to prepare them for life beyond school. As an independent Anglican day school for boys from Pre-Preparatory to Year 12, our mission is to nurture academic excellence alongside the personal growth of each student.
Founded in 1886, our school proudly upholds a rich tradition while embracing innovation to meet the evolving needs of our students. Dedicated peers, mentors and staff support students to discover their passions and reach their potential. Our motto Spectemur Agendo, ‘By Our Deeds May We Be Known’, encourages our students to act with integrity and to strive to be good men who contribute meaningfully to our world. This report is produced in accordance with the national compliance legislation and is also published on the Camberwell Grammar School website: www.cgs.vic.edu.au.
The Student Body
Student Attendance
Parents/Guardians are requested to report reasons for student absence to the School.
Teachers mark an electronic roll each lesson and the Administrative Officer identifies and determines the nature of any absence, records the details in the School’s administrative system and makes class teachers aware of a student’s absence through subsequent class rolls. A daily student absence summary report is published on the School’s Intranet for all staff. Staff involved in the pastoral care of particular students liaise with parents if there are concerns regarding attendance. A summary of each student’s attendance is published to parents on their semester report, a digital copy of which is stored on the School’s Intranet.
Attendance data is forwarded to the Australian Government for Years 1 to 10 students biannually, during semesters 1 and 2.
‘Camberwell Grammar School is an independent �nglican day school for boys from Pre-Preparatory to Year 12.’
Student Body by Age at Birthday in Current Year
Student Body Postcode Distribution
Student Outcomes
The 2024 VCE results were outstanding, equalling the best in Camberwell Grammar’s history. Despite facing significant disruptions during their formative years due to COVID-19, 172 Year 12 students demonstrated extraordinary perseverance, with each one successfully completing their VCE.
Their hard work was rewarded with exceptional results: 15% achieved an ATAR of 99 or better, placing them in the top 1% of the state, while 54% scored 90 or above. The depth of results was pleasing, with a median ATAR of 90.85 and an average of 85.4. A remarkable 12 perfect study scores across various subjects further highlight the academic strength of this cohort.
Our Duces were Joel Cheok, Jerry Jin and Chris Lu, who scored the highest possible rank of 99.95. Our Proxime Accessit was Ethan Ong, who scored 99.85. All four, apart from being exceptional students, were actively involved in the full life of the School and worked very hard at their studies. From competing internationally in Science Olympiads to excelling in sports, debating and service, these students embodied the Camberwell Grammar values.
A further 21 students attained an ATAR of 99 or higher: Daniel An, Nathan Bosmans, Raphael Champion, Adrian Chiu, Joshua Day, Timothy Gunasegaram, Will Joy, Matthew Lau, Jason Liang, Ethan Mak, Jonty Neil, Brodie Pang, Sabir Singh, Rylan Tan, Matthew Tong, Minh Tran, Matthew Treagus, Rohan Wickremasinghe, Jayden Yap, Tony Zhang and Pierce Zheng.
While these numbers are impressive, they are just one measure of success. Many students faced personal hardships throughout the year and still emerged with results to be immensely proud of. The ATAR may capture a moment in time, but it does not reflect the journey, the resilience or the character that each student has developed. It is these qualities that will shape their futures far beyond the classroom.
Their teachers played a significant role – their dedication, guidance and belief in their students helped make these results possible. Likewise, parents, who were supportive, encouraging and patient with their sons throughout the journey of a VCE year. Congratulations to every member of the Class of 2024.
Mr Ben Jeacocke Principal
‘The 2024 VCE results were outstanding, equalling the best in Camberwell Grammar’s history.’
Student Results Number of Students
Australian Tertiary Administration Rank (ATAR)
ATAR Scores - Number of Students
N�PL�N Results
In accordance with Schools Assistance Regulations 2005 (Cth): Schedule 2: School Performance Information.
Proportions of Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 Students Meeting National Benchmarks in Reading, Writing, Spelling and Numeracy.
There has been no significant change in benchmark results from 2023.
Average Standardised Assessment Results for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Student Destination
Student Destination - Class of 2024
167 of the Camberwell Grammar School students who successfully completed their VCE in 2024 applied to undertake tertiary study in 2025. Whilst 163 students received offers in December, an additional 26 offers were made in January but none in the February rounds. Whilst most students received just one offer, 33% received two or more. In terms of preferences, 83% of applicants received their first or second preferences. Two students have advised that instead of taking up their offers domestically, they will be accepting offers to study abroad, one at Oxford in the UK and one at Missouri State University beginning later in the year.
The University of Melbourne and Monash University accounted for more than 70% of offers received; however, Monash continues to be the preferred destination of choice. Sixty-eight students accepted offers to study at Monash compared to Melbourne (51). Deakin University was the third most popular institution - 19 offers overall – with students drawn by the range of specialised choices. The table opposite compares tertiary destinations over the past three years.
Tertiary Placements 2022-2024
The following table highlights the fields of study that our 2024 cohort intend to pursue this year. Once again, Management and Commerce remains the clear favourite, with just under one third of students selecting those courses, though many combine it with another area of interest. The next most popular area is Pure Science, with Society and Culture third. A substantial number of students chose to study double degrees (41) or were successful in applying for guaranteed packages of undergraduate with post-graduate courses (18).
Fields of Study 2023 to 2025
Total 222 (167 students), as double degrees count in more than one field of study. Postgraduate options in different fields are also counted (eg. Science with guaranteed post-graduate Engineering pathway are counted in both areas)
# This includes offers in Medicine (4), Physiotherapy (1), Occupational Therapy (1)
** This includes offers in Arts (12) and Law (10)
Camberwell Grammar values staff satisfaction and wellbeing. The School has an established Health and Wellbeing Program (CamberWellness) which focuses on improving physical and mental health. The School also offers its staff professional development opportunities, with set days put aside each year for further development and learning. All staff of the School are offered opportunities to broaden their knowledge and enhance their skills. Professional learning covers a variety of topics from role-specific to leadership, HR compliance training and more. All academic staff are registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
SCHOOL COUNCIL
CHAIR
Mr G Powell, BComm, CA, FGIA, MSIAA, GAICD
VESTRY OF THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF ST MARK’S CAMBERWELL
* Reverend V Spring, BMinTh
Mr D Chan, MDiv, ADIM, BBIS
NOMINEE OF THE PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION
Ms R McKern, BEc, FCAANZ, GAICD
NOMINEES OF THE OCGA
Mr N Schildberger, B.Comm
NOMINEE OF THE CGS FOUNDATION
Mr D Haintz AM (Deputy Chair), CFP, FFPA, B. Ed, Dip FP, FAICD
ADDITIONAL MEMBERS
Mrs M Vienet, BPham, FSHP, Cert IV Training and Assessment
Mr M Phillips, OAM, BEc, DipEd
Mr M Ross, LLB(Hons), BEc, LLM, GradDipMgmt
Mrs C Garrard, RN, RM, GradDipNeo
Mr G Campbell-Cowan, B.Comm, FCA
TEACHING STAFF
HEADMASTER
#Dr P Hicks, BA(Hons), MEd, PGCE, PhD, GAICD
DEPUTY HEAD – HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL
Mr B Jeacocke, BEd, MEd
HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL
Mr T Stanley, BEd, MEd
HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL
Mr R Gow, BEd, MEd
Ms B Alekna
*Ms A Allan
#Mr J Allen, BA, BEd
Ms S Alton, BEd
Mr N Appleyard, BEd, DipT
Mr M Aram, BA(Hons), MA, PGCE
Mr G Arthur
Ms K Arvanitis BA(Hons), DipLang, MTeach (Sec)
Ms R Atkinson DipRAM LRSM ARAM (London)
Ms S Aw, BMus(Adv Perf), MMus(Perf)
Mr S Barry, BA, DipEd, GradDipEd
+*Mrs M Batra
Mr C Bayliss, BA, BMusEd
Ms A Beadell
Mr D Beardsley, BAppSc, BTeach
+*Mr J Bedford, BSc (Hons), PGCE
*Mr J Beere
Miss G Bellchambers, BA, MTeach
Dr A Berg, PhD, BComm, BA, MTeach, MEPI
Dr D S Bird, BA(Hons), MA, DipEd, PhD, ALAA
Mr B Bishop, BMus, PDM, GradDipEd
#Ms S Bohni, BEd
+*#Mr C Bradtke
Mrs G Brown, BA, GradDipEd (Primary)
Mr S Burke, BEd, Dip Leadership and Management
#Mr D Byrne, BMus(Hons), BA, DipEd, CertMusEd
*Ms K Cai
*Mr J Carbines
*Ms F Carbo
Mr J Catanzariti, BBus, BTeach
Mr I Cathcart, BSc, DipEd
*Miss J Chahine
+Mr L Chan, BComm, BEcon, MTeach(Sec), MIntEd(IB)
Ms C Chaomhanach, M Ed (Specific Learning Difficulties, GradDip AdolescentHealth and Welfare, BEd(Hons)
Mr S Chockalingam, BVSc (Hons), PGDipTeach, MTeach
*Ms J Chou
Mr M Christopher, BBus, GradDipEd
Mr G Clifford, MRE, BEd, GradDipCompEd, DipT
#Mr M Collins, BEd, GradDipEd
+*Miss L Condon
Mr C Conlan, BEd
+*Mr W Cordner
Ms J Cormick
Ms W Couch, MA(Mus), BMusEd, GradDipMus, DipArtsMus
Mr L Crawford, BEd
#Ms R Crockett, BSc(Hons), DipEd
Mrs A Cross, DipVArts, BFineArt, GradDipEd
*Mr J Cross
Mr T Cross, BSc, DipEd, CertOutRec
Mr M E Daniel, BA(Hons),BTh, MEd, MTESOL, DipEd, GradCertRE
Mr C Day, BMus, DipEd
#Mrs J De Paiva, MEd, GradDipTheolSt
Mr R Devine, BA, BEd, MEd (Student Wellbeing)
Ms S Dixon, BMus(Adv Perf)
Ms D Dotson
#Mr P Double, MEd, BEd, DipT, GradDipEdAdmin
#Ms M Drentin, MTeach, LLB, BIR
#Ms L Dubberley, BA, BEd
Mr P Dumsday, BMus(Hons)
Mr T-L Duong, BE(Comms), GradCertBIT, GradDipEd
*Mr H Eames
*Mr C East-Bryans
Ms N Eckersley, BA, DipEd
Ms A Emenyeonu, BEng(Hons), GradCertCarEd&Dev
+Mr T Everett
Ms A Fairs, BA(Mus), AMusA
Mr I Faragher
+*Mrs S Forrester
Ms C Gatley, BEd, DipT
*Miss B Gawler
Ms H Geary
Ms S George, BSci, BEd(Hons)
Mrs E Goessler, BEd, MA(AppLing), GradDipTESOL, GCertArts(Eng)
Mr S Gough, BA(Hons), GradDipDramArt(Direc), GradDipEd
Mr H Green, BA(Hons), MA, MEd, GradDipEd, GradDipEdLead&Mgt, GradCertAppLing
Ms J Griffiths
Mr J Grigg, BA, DipEd
Ms L Grosman
Mr W Guest
Mr W Ha, BA, DipEd
Mr T Haines, BTeach, BA
Mr J Hall, BA(Hons)
#Mr B Hamilton-Smith
Ms J Hanley, BTeach (Hons), BA
+*Mr T Harley
Dr L Harrold, PhD, MMus, BAppSc
Ms E Henderson
#Mr M Heyes, BSc, DipEd
Ms J Hickey, BBA, MTeach
Mrs E Holden, BA, MEd(Lang&LitEd), DipEd
Mr W Hone, BA, GradDipEd
Ms F Howie, MSpecEd, BEdSt, DipTeachECE
Ms J Huang
Mr J Hunt
Mr A Hurst, BMus(Hons), Masterclass Diploma(Munich)
Mr L Ince, BSC, BEd, MEd, GDQM
Ms S Jack, BSc, GradDipEd
Mrs C Jarrett-Burke, DipEd, GradDipStudentWelfare, MEd (Special Education)
Mr N Johnston, BA (Mus), MTeach (Sec), AMusA
Mr M Jones, BSc(Hons), GradDipEd
Mr N Jones, BEd
Ms A Joyce, BEd
Mr M Kerr, BA(Hons), DipEd, LTCL, FTCL, AMusA, LMusA
*Mr A Keser
Dr M Khor, PhD, BE(Hons), MDiv, GradDipEd, Med
+*Ms C Kim, BPharm(Hons), MTeachSec(Hons)
*Ms Z Knighton
Mrs J Koon
Ms M Krupina, BMusEd, LMusA
Dr T Kusserow, PhD, BA, DipEd
Ms S Kwoun, BMus, AmusA
*Mr A Leach
Mr G Lee, MMusPerf(Melb), BMusPerf(Hons)(Melb), LMusA, AmusA
Miss Z Linnell
Mr C Lockwood
Ms Y Lu, BSc, GradDipEd
*Mr J Macaulay
Dr M Mandusic, PhD, PGCE
#Mrs J Manison
Mr I March, BSocSci, GradDipEd
Mr N Martin, BEd
Mr R Mason, BEd
Ms K Massey, BSc, GradDipEd
Mrs J McCarthy, BA, DipEd
*Mr R McCluskey
*Ms E McCowan
Ms M McDonald, BCI (Dance), BEd
Mrs K McDougall, BEdEC, DipT, GradDipLib
Ms K McDougall, MEd, GradDipEd, BA(OutDEd), CertIVTraing&Assess
Mr J McGee, BMus(Improv), MMus(PT), GradDipEd
*Mr B McGrath, BInfoTech, BMaths, GradCertCyberSec, MTeach(Sec)
Mr D McLaughlin BEd(IT), Pedagogical Leadership from IBO
Mr L McLean
Mr B McManus, BA(Hons), GradDipArtsAdmin, GradDipEd
+Ms L Miller
Mr T Miriklis, BAppSc(PhysEd)
#Ms C Morgan, BEd, DipTeach
*Mrs E Moulton
Mr C Nankervis, MMus, BMus (Hons), LMusA, AMusA
Ms C Neville, BEng, BCom, DipSecTeach
+*Ms C Ni
+*Mr C O’Callaghan
Mr M Ong
*Miss A Pang
Ms P Pang, BSc; Mtech (secondary)
Mr S Pankhurst
#Mrs H Papageorgiou, BEd, DipT
Ms L Park, BMus(Hons), MMus (Perf), MTeach(Sec), LMusA
Mr M Pettolino
Ms C Phanjoo
#Mr C Phillips
Mrs J Pietralla, BEd(Librarianship)
#Mr M Pietralla, BA, DipEd
Ms M Ponert, BEd, BaccSci(Hons)
#Mr G Pountney, BSc(Hons), DipEd, GDipCEd, GDipCS
Mr D Ramalingam, MEdMgt, BSc, AssDipMin, GradDipEd
+*#Mr S Rapisarda, BA, DipEd, GradDip(CareersEd)
Mr D Rayner, BCom, BEng(Hons), GradDipEd
Ms B Reid, BMus(Griff), MMus(Melb)
Mrs L Reiger, MBIT, BEd, CertIVCareersEd
Ms A Renieris, BEd (Honours Lit), Grad Cert. Professional Writing and Editing, MA (Literature)
Mrs N Rice
Ms J Robertson, BA(Mus), GradDipPerf
+*#Mr P Robinson
Dr D Rodgers, PhD, BAppSc(Hons), DipEd, CertIVTAA
Mr G Ruffles, BAppSc(MedLabSc), GradDipEd(Sec), MEd(LL)
#Mrs P Runge, BA, DipEd
Mrs M Rutter, MEd(Teacher Librarianship), GradDipEd, BA
Mrs R Schneider, BBiomedSc, MTeach, MEd
Ms J Sharman, BA, GradDipEd, GradDipLib
Ms B Shi, BT/BA, MIntEd(IB)
Ms C Shiau, MA, BEd
Mr B Siketa, BMus(Perf)
#Ms M Simpson, BMus(Perf), MMus(Perf)
Dr J Smith, PhD, BSc(Hons), DipEd
Mrs K Smith, BA, MIMS, GradDipEd
Mr S Smith, BEng, GradDipEd
#Mr M Sofoulis
Mr A St Vincent Welch, BMus(Hons), BEd, ProfCertEdNeuro
Mr A Stocker, BA(Hons), PGCE, CertHE, Cert IV TAE, CertTAA
Ms C Tait, BEd(Sec)Lib & Info Studies, MEdPolicy(International)
+Ms S Teeuwsen
Mr L Teys
Mr R Thomson, BAComm(Finance), LLB, MTeach(Sec)
Ms K Thornburn, BArts(FinArt) BTeach
Ms E Toh, BMus(Perf), MMus(Perf), GradDipEd
*Mr J Tosio
*Ms V Triantafyllou, BAppSc, BEd, SpecCertECT, MInstrLead
Ms S Tsolakis, DipTeach, BEd
#Mr J Tuckfield, BA(Hons), DipEd, DipIndEmpRel, DEd
Ms J Turnnidge, MEd, BSc(Hons), BA, DipEd
Mr L Van Maanen, BSc, GradDipEd
Mr J Victor, BA(Hons), HDE, CFPS, CertCompEd, DipLanguages, MPhil (Ed)
Ms M Voumard, BCompSc, MTeach(Sec)
Mrs A Walters, MEd, BEdSt, DipT
Ms H Wang, BEd, DipAcc
Mr A Warne, BA, DipEd, GradDipComp
Mr J Watson, BAppSc, GradDipEd, MBus(SportMgt), CertTAA
Mr S Weatherson
Ms R Williams
Mr D Williamson, GradDipEdAdmin, DipT
Mr I Wilmoth, BA, LLB, GradDipEd
Mr M Wood, MA, MEd, CertGiftEd, CertIVTAA
Ms P Wood, BEd
Mr A Worsnop GradDipEd, BACom(Honours)
Ms L Wostry, BEd(Mus)
Mr S Wyatt, MEd, BSc(Hons), BA, AMusA
*Mrs J Wynne, BMus(Hons), BA, MMus, GradDipEd
+*Mr D Yeung, BPharm, MTeach
#Mr P Young, BA, DipEd
Ms J Yu, BMus(Hons), LMusA
Mr P Zagarn, BEd, BSc
Ms G Zhang
*Ms M Zwart
SUPPORT STAFF
BUSINESS MANAGER
*Mr C Blew, BComm, CA, DipSM, MEd
#Mr C Lloyd, Chartered Accountant, M.Corp Law, FCA, FCPA, FAICD, FCIS
HEAD OF COMMUNITY & DEVELOPMENT
Mr R Whitehead, BAppSc(PEM), MSportMgmnt
HEAD OF ADMISSIONS
Ms N Borcoski
FINANCE MANAGER
Mr G Wensor, BEc, ACA
*#Miss F Ahmed
Miss A Ball, BSportDevelopment
Mrs G Barnes, BEd P-12
Mr M Belgiovane
Mr D Bennie, B Fine Art (Vis Art)
Mrs J Bennie, BN, GradDipNurs
Mrs P Bini, DipTeach, BEd, CertIIITrainAssess
*Mr W Bolton
Mr N Bower, BEd, BTeach, DipLeadershipMng, CertIVTraining&Assess, DipBusMng, GradDipCareerCounselling, DipVocEd&Training
*Ms G Bourke
Mr P Brincat
Mr J Burke
#Mrs M Callenberg
Mr N Campbell, BAExScience
#Mrs M Carbone, ADipBus
*Ms E Carmichael
Mrs D Chapman, DipAplSci
Mr J Cheung, BSciAccounting
*Miss H Cheshire
Mr T Cleversley, BAppSci(Computer Science), DipIT, CertIVIT
*Mrs E Collyer
*Ms J Cowley
*Mr T Cox
Ms A Cutler, BMus(Hons)
Mrs T Das Neves, BA, MA
Mrs C Denbury, BACreatArt, GradDipPsych
Mrs J Elliott, CertIVTrainAssess
Mrs S Emerson, BA(Hons)
Ms J Everett, DipLib&InfSe
Mr S Feldt
#Mr R Fernando, BAIT(Networking), DipIT(Networking)
Mrs H Fethers
*Mr G Flaherty
Ms N Gardiner
Ms A Gehrke, BFA, GradDipPACCT
Ms E Grant, MAppSc, BSc, GradDipAdolChildPsy
#Mr A Green, AdDipCompSystEngin
Ms B Handfield, Dip Costume, Cert IV Design
*Ms T Hancock
#Ms T Hayes, GradCert BusEA
#Mrs R Haynes
Mrs K Hendry
Mrs D Henriksen
Mrs M Herold, BASci(Nursing), CertIVTraining&Assessment, CertIVWHS, CPSIA
+*Mrs V Hicks
Mr J Holding
Dr S Hutton, DPsych (Clinical), BA/BSc (Hons), GradDipEd (Secondary)
Ms B Jin, MAppFin, BAComm(Acc)
Mr R Johns, BAAppSci, CertIVWorkTrain, DipIT, CELTA, GraDipEd
Mrs J Johnson, BPA, MACM
Mr C Kerdemelidis
Mrs K Knight, BA Recreation
Mrs S Kontos, DIPofTT, CertIVTraining&Assess
*Mr B Koon, BEng(Civ)(Hon)
Ms N Layton
*Miss M Leahy
Mrs S Li, MSc, DipEd
*#Ms M Liew
Ms Y Liu
Mrs H Lowe, CertIIIChildrServ, Associate Degree in Education, BEd
Mr J Lu, BEng
Mrs J Luca, BEd
Miss F Magee, AdvDipVisArt(Painting and Art History), BFinArt(Expansion Studio Practice, Painting)
Mr C Mara, BASportMng
Mrs S Marchouba, DipAplPhysicsCompSci, CertlVAssTrain
Mrs R McArdle
*Mrs E McMillan, BCA, Dip. Dance Teaching & Management, DipEd
Ms J Menzies, BAppSc(Geology), DipEd (Sec)
Miss E Moffat, Dip Live Prodn & Tech Serv, Dip Theatre Arts
Mrs K Moore
Mrs J Mulcahy, CertIIIBus
Mrs K Munro
#Mr M Neal
+*Mrs L New
*Mr J Nguyen
#Ms R Nicholson, Cert IV TAE, GradCertHlthProm, GradCertIntHlt, Cert IV Counselling
Mrs S O’Connell, BPsychSc, GradCertCarEd&Dev
Mrs C Parker, BABus
#Ms L Perna, CertIVBusAdmin
Ms M Perna, CertIVFinServices
Ms K Presutto
Mrs K Price, BEng(Civil)(Hons), BA, MBM
*Mr L Randall
#Mrs D Richards
Ms J Sangster, DipHotel/CaterOps, CertIVAdmin
Mr P Sartori, BAExSCi/SportsSci
*Mr A Savage
Mr J Sayers
Mrs L Sayers
#Ms K Sganga, Dip. Vis Art, Adv. Dip. Creative Prod. Dev
Mr B Smith
*Mr E Smith
Ms J Sonego, BAppSci (Nursing), Nurse Immuniser, RN
Mr I Spoljaric
Miss J Stryker, BAPolitics, BAHealthSci, CertIII&IVFitness&PT
Mrs S Thorne
#Mrs B Tighe
Ms C Tighe, CertEdSupport
Miss K Trigg, BSc(Nutr&FoodSc)
Ms E Turner
*Miss T Tzouroutis
*Miss A Vertsonis
Mr M Wager, B Fine Arts & Drama, B Production Design
Mrs M Walker
+*Mr J Wallbank
Mr M Wanford, BSc. BA
Mr J Wang, BEng, AdvDipSoftDevt, MTech, CCNA
Mr T Wells
+*Mr M Welsh
+*Mrs E White, BComm, BA, GradCertCarEd&Dev
Ms S White, DipBusStud
#Miss J Wood
*Ms K Woods, BInfoStud, DipLib&InfSe
+*Miss J Yokarinis
*Mr H Zito
* New 2024
# Leavers 2024
+ Temporary appointment
Parent, Student and Staff Surveys
Parent Satisfaction
The School surveyed parents in 2024 using question items designed by the Australian Curriculum and Reporting Authority (ACARA). The survey was conducted electronically. Overall, 433 responses out of 1189 families were received, giving a good return rate.
Eighty-five Junior School parents, 178 Middle School parents and 245 Senior School parents responded (some parents have students in more than one section of the School).
PARENTS INDICATED A VERY HIGH LEVEL OF SATISFACTION WITH THE SCHOOL:
Teachers at Camberwell Grammar School expect students to do their best.
Teachers at Camberwell Grammar School provide my child with useful feedback about their school work.
Teachers at Camberwell Grammar School treat students fairly.
Camberwell Grammar School is well maintained.
My child feels safe at Camberwell Grammar School.
I can talk to my child's teachers about my concerns.
Student behaviour is well managed at Camberwell Grammar School.
My child likes being at Camberwell Grammar School.
Camberwell Grammar School looks for ways to improve.
Camberwell
My child is making good progress at Camberwell Grammar School.
Camberwell Grammar School works with me to support my child's learning.
The School achieved 80% approval ratings in almost every area, with respondents indicating either ‘agree’ or ‘strongly agree’. Notably, 96% of parents reported their child felt safe at school and 95% reported their child liked being at Camberwell Grammar School. Parents expressed strong satisfaction with the School’s upkeep, safety and the positive environment fostered for their children. They appreciate the diverse extracurricular activities, wellmaintained facilities and the strong sense
of community. Additionally, parents value the dedication of teachers, the emphasis on academic excellence and the holistic approach to education, including CGS’s robust music program and strong focus on student wellbeing. Parents conveyed a desire for improved communication and for their children to play a more active role in contributing to the broader community. Camberwell Grammar School is committed to continuous improvement and welcomes feedback from parents and students.
Student Satisfaction
The School surveyed students in 2024 using question items designed by the Australian Curriculum and Reporting Authority (ACARA). The survey was conducted electronically with students from Years 5 to 12.
Overall, 789 responses were received, giving a very high return rate. Thirty-seven Junior School students, 363 Middle School students, and 389 Senior School students responded.
STUDENTS INDICATED A VERY HIGH LEVEL OF SATISFACTION WITH THE SCHOOL:
My teachers expect me to do my best.
My teachers provide me with useful feedback about my school work.
Teachers at Camberwell Grammar School treat students fairly.
Camberwell Grammar School is well maintained.
I feel safe at Camberwell Grammar School.
I can talk to my teachers about my concerns.
Student behaviour is well managed at Camberwell Grammar School.
I like being at Camberwell Grammar School.
Camberwell Grammar School looks for ways to improve.
Camberwell Grammar School takes students’ opinions seriously. 13%
My teachers motivate me to learn.
Camberwell Grammar School gives me opportunities to do interesting things.
Students rated the School highly on key indicators such as teacher expectations, outstanding resources and facilities, and being given the opportunity to do interesting things. Almost all students felt that Camberwell Grammar School is a safe, positive and inclusive place for them, with a range of pastoral and academic support
offered by teachers. Students seek greater clarity related to behaviour management processes, more avenues for student voice and input, opportunities for real-world learning experiences and more diversity in subjects offered at VCE level. The School will continue to look for ways to improve in these areas in 2025.
Staff Satisfaction
The School surveyed all staff - teaching and nonteaching - in 2024. Overall, 103 out of a possible 250 staff responded, giving a response rate of 41%.
KEY FINDINGS INCLUDE:
Staff value the School’s strong leadership, excellent facilities and respectful, supportive culture. Students are viewed as engaged and high-achieving, contributing to a positive
environment. Staff seek improved opportunities for collaboration, clearer communication and more meaningful opportunities for staff voice. Key areas for further exploration include workload management, clearer pathways for career progression, and a review of meeting structures and Friday activities to better support teaching and learning, which will be addressed in 2025.
