Magis Est in Nobis

There is more in us than we know

For more than 70 years, Timbertop has been doing something that no classroom can replicate. Set in 325 hectares of Victorian High Country, three hours from Melbourne, it takes Year 9 students away from their phones, their familiar surroundings and the noise of modern adolescence, and gives them something far more valuable in return.

This is the year when identity forms, when peer pressure peaks, and when the habits of a lifetime begin to set. Timbertop meets that moment deliberately and purposefully.

Explore the programme below and watch the student experience video. If Timbertop feels right for your family, we encourage you to begin the application process early — each year, the number of families seeking a place exceeds the places available.

To find out more or to begin your application, our Admissions team would be very happy to hear from you — please call us on +61 3 5273 9307 or email admissions@ggs.vic.edu.au.

Watch: The Timbertop Experience

Hear directly from students and our Head of Campus as they share how Timbertop builds resilience, deepens friendships, fosters independence and cultivates a powerful sense of purpose.

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Explore: A Day in the Life

Every day at Timbertop follows a rhythm shaped deliberately to build independence, responsibility and community. Here is what a typical day looks like.

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A message from our Head of Campus

Hear from Ross Hopkins about the philosophy behind the programme and what he sees in students who commit fully to the Timbertop experience.

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The Academic Programme

A rigorous academic programme runs five days a week, preparing every student for Senior School at Corio Campus.

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Community & Unit Life

Life at Timbertop is built on community, with around 250 students living, working and growing together for an entire year.

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The Outdoor Programme

Every weekend, students head into the Victorian High Country. On foot, on snow, and under their own steam.

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Applying to Timbertop

Places at Timbertop are limited and each application is considered carefully. If Timbertop is right for your family, we encourage you to begin the process early, or consider entry into Years 7 or 8 at our Corio Campus.

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Fees & Financial Information

Boarding and tuition fees for the Timbertop programme.

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Enrolment Application

To apply for a place at Timbertop, please complete the online application form.

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