Avila College

Welcome to Avila College

A Catholic girls’ school in Melbourne, Avila College offers a dynamic, inclusive and faith-filled learning environment nestled in the green, leafy suburb of Mount Waverley, committed to the care, safety and wellbeing of all students.

Empowering young women to thrive.

Discover the possibilities of an all-girls education.

As an all-girls school, Avila College proudly fosters a stimulating learning community that nurtures academic achievement, female leadership and aspirational pathways without unconscious biases or gender stereotypes.

Designed to meet the needs and aspirations of young women in the 21st century, our diverse academic, wellbeing and co-curricular programs offer a breadth of opportunities for students to engage in their learning within and beyond the classroom, develop the confidence to discover and pursue new interests and build meaningful connections with their peers.

Inspired by the charism of the Presentation Sisters and the teachings of St Teresa of Ávila and Nano Nagle, we nurture a faith-filled learning community grounded in compassion, justice, courage and a deep respect for the dignity of every person.

Our Catholic faith and tradition is woven throughout College life, encouraging students to develop a strong sense of purpose, act with integrity and become compassionate, socially responsible young women.

Learn more about Avila’s Catholic identity, the legacy of Nano Nagle and our faith filled learning environment. 

At Avila College, student leadership is about empowering young women to find their voice, recognise their strengths and make a positive difference in their community.

We provide diverse opportunities for students to develop confidence, initiative, collaboration and a strong sense of social responsibility. Through formal leadership roles, student voice initiatives, mentoring and service to others, students are encouraged to lead with integrity, embrace new challenges and inspire those around them.

Find out more about the student leadership opportunities at Avila College.

We firmly believe that positive student wellbeing paves the way for better learning. Wellbeing encompasses all dimensions of life in our Catholic school and the positive physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual health of each student.

We firmly believe that positive student wellbeing paves the way for better learning. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where every student feels valued, connected and empowered to be their best. Through our Wellbeing for Learning approach, we nurture positive relationships, emotional resilience, self-awareness and a strong sense of belonging.

Learn more about our signature Wellbeing for Learning program.

Located in the leafy surrounds of Mount Waverley, just a short walk from the train station, Avila College offers a welcoming and accessible campus with purpose-built facilities.

From innovative specialist classrooms to the contemporary St Teresa Library and dedicated senior learning environments, every space is designed to enrich the learning experience. With modern technologies and facilities that support the demands of 21st-century learning, our campus continues to evolve to meet the needs of our students and prepare them for the future.

Explore the Avila College campus on a school tour.

For over six incredible decades, Avila College has been a place of learning, growth, and community. From humble beginnings in 1965 to the thriving school it is today, Avila has shaped generations of students with knowledge, faith and friendship.

Delve into the history and heritage of Avila College.

Faith. Community. Action. Justice.
Compassion. Daring. Vision.

Be part of a vibrant, active and engaging learning community that seeks success for every student in all she explores and aspires to.