About St Margaret's School

St Margaret’s School and Berwick Grammar School is a non-denominational independent school catering for the whole family, providing coeducation from the early years to Year 4 and single-gender education from Year 5 to Year 12.

At our school we seek to be personalised and precise in our approach to learning. In being personalised, we seek to know your child as a person and how they learn best. In being precise, we seek to understand what your child’s individual learning needs are so that we can best assist them to realise their full potential as a learner. A lifelong love of learning is nurtured so that students may continue to achieve excellence throughout a lifetime of continual change.

St Margaret’s School and Berwick Grammar School is based on a proud and distinguished 87-year history and is a highly regarded provider of academic, sporting and performing excellence within a nurturing and personalised student culture.

Academic Scholarship

For entry into Years 5 to 11. Based on an exam, school reports and an interview.

Principal's Scholarship

For entry into Years 5 to 11. Awarded for academic ability and general excellence in music, sport, the arts, leadership and/or community service. Based on an interview, school reports and evidence of excellence.

Music Scholarship

For entry into Years 5 to 11. Based on academic performance, school reports, an interview and an audition. Must meet minimum AMEB level, participate in the co-curricular music program, and undertake music studies to VCE level.