Independent primary & secondary school in Bacchus MarshBacchus Marsh Grammar School
Bacchus Marsh, VIC 3340
Bacchus Marsh Grammar is an independent, not-for-profit ecumenical school for girls and boys from Prep to Year 12, founded in 1988 and based since 1990 at South Maddingley Road, Bacchus Marsh, west of Melbourne.
About Bacchus Marsh Grammar School
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Bacchus Marsh Grammar is an independent, not-for-profit ecumenical school for girls and boys from Prep to Year 12, founded in 1988 and based since 1990 at South Maddingley Road, Bacchus Marsh, west of Melbourne. A second campus at Woodlea in Aintree opened in 2019 and now runs to VCE, with an early learning centre there and the 200-acre Staughton Vale rural property. The school is a member of Ecumenical Schools Australia and states its vision as being the affordable independent school of choice in western Melbourne.
Students sit the VCE, with the VCE Vocational Major and VET certificates in workplace skills, hospitality and music also offered. Eight houses — Lerderderg, Kororoit, Toolern, Djerriwarrh, Parwan, Pyrites, Dale and Pykes — were introduced in 2024.
The 2026 schedule lists tuition of $13,910 a year for Year 7 and $15,592 for Year 12, plus an annual school development levy per family ($2,548 for one child) and subject levies where taken. Family concessions on tuition are 17% for a second child, 20% for a third and 30% for a fourth.
Source: bmg.vic.edu.au (Our school, School history, Locations, Apply for school, Scholarships, School tours, Transport bus network) and the 2026 Fee Schedule, checked 6 October 2026.
Enrolment & scholarships
- Enrolment
- Main entry levels are Prep and Year 7, with secondary intakes at Years 9, 10 and 11. Families nominate a campus (Maddingley or Woodlea) and join its waitlist, with priority to siblings and then date of application; the online application carries a $150 non-refundable fee, a mandatory interview follows if a place arises, and an offer is accepted with a $440 enrolment fee. As at October 2026 the school lists 2027 Prep, Year 7 and Senior School applications and 2028 Year 7 applications as closed; international students are not considered. School's enrolment page ↗
- Scholarships
- The 2028 programme includes full and partial academic scholarships for Years 7 and 9. Applications close 12 February 2027; Edutest testing is on 27 February 2027 at Maddingley Campus, with a $110 application fee. Partial awards reduce tuition by 25% or 50%. Callow and Norman Access and Indigenous scholarships for Years 7–12 use a separate direct application and can cover full tuition plus specified allowances. Scholarship page ↗
- Open days & tours
- Group campus tours of about an hour on normal school days — Maddingley Primary, Maddingley Secondary and Woodlea whole-school — with one booking per family through TryBooking; Term 4 2026 tours are open.
- Getting there
- A private school bus network across Hume, Wyndham, Macedon, Moorabool, Hobsons Bay and Brimbank (Ballan, Melton, Werribee, Point Cook, Caroline Springs, Sunbury, Gisborne and more), charged annually, with late buses from both campuses; Maddingley is beside Bacchus Marsh station on the Ballarat line and Woodlea has a shuttle from Rockbank station.
A few things parents ask
How much are the fees at Bacchus Marsh Grammar School?
Year 7 fees at Bacchus Marsh Grammar School are $13,910 a year (2026 schedule); across all year levels, fees for local students run from $7,745 – $15,592.
Which year do these fees apply to?
The figures are Bacchus Marsh Grammar School's 2026 schedule, read from the school's published fee schedule at bmg.vic.edu.au. The school's own schedule is the final word for the current year.
What type of school is Bacchus Marsh Grammar School?
Bacchus Marsh Grammar School is an Independent, Co-ed school in Bacchus Marsh, VIC, offering Primary, Secondary year levels.
How do I enrol at Bacchus Marsh Grammar School?
Main entry levels are Prep and Year 7, with secondary intakes at Years 9, 10 and 11. Families nominate a campus (Maddingley or Woodlea) and join its waitlist, with priority to siblings and then date of application; the online application carries a $150 non-refundable fee, a mandatory interview follows if a place arises, and an offer is accepted with a $440 enrolment fee. As at October 2026 the school lists 2027 Prep, Year 7 and Senior School applications and 2028 Year 7 applications as closed; international students are not considered.
Is Bacchus Marsh Grammar School a public or private school?
Bacchus Marsh Grammar School is an independent private school. It operates independently of the government and Catholic school systems and charges tuition fees.
Does Bacchus Marsh Grammar School offer scholarships?
The 2028 programme includes full and partial academic scholarships for Years 7 and 9. Applications close 12 February 2027; Edutest testing is on 27 February 2027 at Maddingley Campus, with a $110 application fee. Partial awards reduce tuition by 25% or 50%. Callow and Norman Access and Indigenous scholarships for Years 7–12 use a separate direct application and can cover full tuition plus specified allowances.
How does Bacchus Marsh Grammar School perform academically?
The stored historical averages for Bacchus Marsh Grammar School include a median VCE study score of around 31.2. Stored annual exam results: 2011–2025. The period used for historical averages is not recorded. These figures do not represent current-year results; check the school’s latest published results. Source: Senior secondary completion and achievement information, © Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA).
Where is Bacchus Marsh Grammar School located?
Bacchus Marsh Grammar School is located at South Maddingley Rd, Bacchus Marsh VIC 3340 Australia, Bacchus Marsh, VIC, 3340.
Fees & results
| Year level | Local fees / yr |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | $7,745 |
| Year 7 | $13,910 |
| Year 12 | $15,592 |
All year levels
School Fees
2026 fees, as published by the school. Annual tuition may exclude compulsory charges, boarding and optional costs; check the original schedule. · checked 6 Oct 2026 Fee schedule ↗
Results
Stored annual exam results: 2011–2025. The period used for historical averages is not recorded. These figures do not represent current-year results; check the school’s latest published results.
Historical averages (period not recorded)
31.2
Median Study Score
Source: Senior secondary completion and achievement information, © Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA).
Compare with nearby schools
The closest schools to Bacchus Marsh Grammar School, side by side. Fees appear where a school publishes them; activities and events are what is listed on AroundSchools within a short drive of each school.
| School | Distance | Sector | Gender | Years | Fees / yr | Kids' activities within 2 km | Events within 3 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacchus Marsh Grammar SchoolThis school | Here | Independent | Co-ed | Primary · Secondary | $7,745 – $15,592 | 8 | 0 |
| Bacchus Marsh College | 1.8 km | Government | Co-ed | Secondary | — | 15 | 0 |
| Bacchus Marsh Primary School | 2.7 km | Government | Co-ed | Primary | — | 14 | 0 |
| St Bernard's Parish Primary School | 2.8 km | Catholic | Co-ed | Primary | $1,280 | 15 | 0 |
| Pentland Primary School | 4.4 km | Government | Co-ed | Primary | — | 5 | 0 |
| Darley Primary School | 4.7 km | Government | Co-ed | Primary | — | 4 | 0 |
| OneSchool Global Vic | 9.9 km | Independent | — | Primary · Secondary | — | 0 | 0 |
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