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Donvale (ELC–6)
Junior School – Donvale campus is characterised by natural bushland, community art projects and facilities inspired by the surrounding landscape.
Donvale Transition Information
In an exciting development taking place in 2028, all Junior School students will be based at our Kew campus. This significant decision to bring students from our Junior School Donvale and Kew campuses together will allow us to strengthen academic and wellbeing programs, align pastoral care and provide daily access to a broad range of specialist learning areas and co-curricular opportunities.
This is an exciting prospect for new families as we will continue to welcome any new applications for 2026 and 2027 entry to our Donvale campus, from three-year-old children to Year 6 students. Places will continue to be offered in line with our enrolment caps. Transfer of students to our Kew campus in 2028 is guaranteed.
We are excited about the future for Carey as we unify on one site. We encourage prospective families to embark on this journey with us.
More information about this transition is available here or you can contact us at contact@carey.com.au or phone +61 3 9816 1000.
The Donvale campus provides students from Early Learning to Year 6 with facilities that blend seamlessly with the surrounding natural, native bushland and the adjoining Mullum Creek.
The buildings are designed to reflect the natural landscape of Donvale, including the treehouse-inspired and well-resourced library; plant life inside all classrooms; and large, dedicated spaces for art, music and sport. This peaceful setting is enhanced by community artwork created by the students, staff and parents of Junior School – Donvale campus.
Our Schools
Our Donvale campus caters for students from Early Learning to Year 6.
Donvale is an area with a distinctively Australian character, populated by native plants that are home to a magnificent array of bird and animal life. The campus joins the Mullum Mullum Creek Linear Park, which provides a unique opportunity to learn from nature throughout the Junior School journey. Students often benefit from studying the wetlands, collecting samples and recording findings for a variety of subjects.
This includes the Bush Kinder program for our Early Learning Centre children at Junior School – Donvale campus. The program is designed to allow children to encounter and engage with the natural environment, establish a meaningful relationship with it and develop their curiosity, resilience and sense of agency.
Donvale campus facilities
The purpose-built facilities at our Junior School – Donvale campus allow students to follow their passions, inspire them to learn from nature, and encourage them to be creative and collaborate both with their peers at Carey and with the broader community.
ELC – Donvale campus
Located at our Junior School campus in Donvale, our Donvale ELC offers a unique learning experience for the youngest members of our school.
Junior School – Donvale campus
Small class sizes, the beautiful native bush surroundings and a strong sense of community are the cornerstones of Junior School Donvale.
D R Brown Library Donvale
This library was designed to replicate a treehouse. The striking interior creates a comfortable and welcoming space to encourage wide reading in students from all year levels.
ELC – Donvale campus
Located at our Junior School campus in Donvale, our Donvale ELC offers a unique learning experience for the youngest members of our school.
Junior School – Donvale campus
Small class sizes, the beautiful native bush surroundings and a strong sense of community are the cornerstones of Junior School Donvale.
D R Brown Library Donvale
This library was designed to replicate a treehouse. The striking interior creates a comfortable and welcoming space to encourage wide reading in students from all year levels.
ELC – Donvale campus
Located at our Junior School campus in Donvale, our Donvale ELC offers a unique learning experience for the youngest members of our school.
Junior School – Donvale campus
Small class sizes, the beautiful native bush surroundings and a strong sense of community are the cornerstones of Junior School Donvale.
D R Brown Library Donvale
This library was designed to replicate a treehouse. The striking interior creates a comfortable and welcoming space to encourage wide reading in students from all year levels.
Virtual Tours
Explore the Donvale campus
Click on the icons to enjoy 360 degree views of some of the best parts of our Donvale campus facilities
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How to get to our Donvale campus
The Donvale campus is in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne, close to the Eastern Freeway and Springvale Road.
It's approximately 32 kilometres from the central business district and it is serviced by both public and private bus services.
If you are driving to our Donvale campus, limited visitor and parent parking is available on campus. We ask that parents and visitors are mindful of local residents and do not park in Era Court.
Location and transportAccessibility
Dedicated parking spaces for vehicles displaying Disabled Persons' Parking Permits are located in the main car park.
These are accessed from the main entrance on Era Court. There are also wheelchair accessible toilets at each of our campuses.
If you think you may require assistance during your visit to Carey, please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your individual requirements.
