Two new schools open next door to Balmoral – Balmoral Estate

Two new schools open next door to Balmoral

2nd February 2023

Opening directly opposite Balmoral, the newly opened Catholic Regional College and Thornhill Park Primary, located just minutes away, provides even more education options for students from Prep through to Year 12!

St Francis Catholic Regional College

Catholic Regional College, which welcomed 150 year 7 students upon its opening this year with room to accommodate 1,500 Year 7 – 12 students by 2028, offers a new educational option for the growing population in Melbourne’s northwest. 

With a focus on faith, well-being and inclusive learning pathways, this new campus, located just 200 metres from Balmoral on Bridge Road, features:

  • State-of-the-art science facilities, music, drama, design, technology rooms and collaborative learning areas. 
  • Two-level, general-purpose buildings with generous classrooms and breakout zones for collaborative learning. 
  • And much more. 

Enrolments for 2024 are now open, find out more here and keep up to date with all the latest news via their Facebook page here.

Thornhill Park Primary School

Located at 61 Baxterpark Dr, Thornhill Park has officially opened for Term 1 2023. Educating students from Prep through to Year 6 under the direction of principal Darryl Spiteri, this new primary school features:

  • A community hub with a competition-grade gym, canteen, music and drama areas. 
  • Outdoor courts, sports field and bike shed. 
  • Food technology and science learning buildings. 
  • And much more. 

Find out more about Thornhill Park Primary School here and keep up to date with all the latest school news via their Facebook page here.