Practical Information
Daily life at our school
Everything busy parents need to understand about daily life at Korowa.
Korowa school hours
Korowa's regular school hours for students, and extended before- and after-care available.
Early Learning (ELC)
- 8.30am: Classes start
- 2.50pm: End of day
Junior School (Prep-6)
- 8.20am: Classes start (start of Period 1)
- 3.15pm: Classes finish (end of Period 6)
Senior School (7-12)
- 8.20am: Classes start (start of Period 1)
- 3.15pm: Classes finish (end of Period 6)
Before school care
Korowa offers free Before School Care for students who arrive early.
Any ELC student arriving between 7.30am and 8.30am must be signed in to Before School Care.
Before School Care for students in Prep-Year 6 arriving between 7.30am – 8.15am is held in the Junior School Library.
After school care
Korowa offers an on-site After School Program for ELC to Year 6 children in the Junior School. We partner with Extend to deliver this service, which runs from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
In addition, for students in Year 4 to 6, the Korowa Out of School Hours (KOSH) program is available free of charge from Monday to Thursday, with a dedicated Supervisor from 3.15pm to 6pm.
Holiday care
Our After School Care provider, Extend, allows families to book holiday care at any Extend service in Australia, regardless of which school they attend.
Extend holiday care is available to all primary school aged children, and includes breakfast, and morning and afternoon snacks.
School bus routes
Korowa operates four subsidised bus routes to support families and students travelling to and from school.
Bayside
The school bus travels from Beaumaris via Black Rock, East Brighton, Brighton and with an additional stop at Caulfield Station.
Doncaster/Balwyn
The school bus travels through Mont Albert, Surrey Hills and Glen Iris.
Bentleigh
The school bus operates through Ormond, Carnegie and Malvern East.
Oakleigh
The school bus runs through Murrumbeena and Chadstone.
More ways to get to Korowa
Roads & public transport
Our address is 10–16 Ranfurlie Crescent, Glen Iris VIC 3146.
Korowa Anglican Girls' School is located in the leafy suburb of Glen Iris, approximately 10 km south-east of Melbourne’s CBD, with easy access by car and public transport.
Korowa by car
Drive
From Melbourne CBD, take the Monash Freeway (M1) east and take the Bourke Road or High Street exits. Korowa is approximately 15-20 minutes’ drive from the city centre.
Drop-off and pick-up:
Ranfurlie Crescent is a safe, quiet street for school drop-offs, with supervision present and dedicated “kiss & go areas” for road-safe drop-off and pick-up.
Parking:
Parking is limited to two hours on Ranfurlie Crescent, however, all-day parking is available on the adjoining Bourke Road.
Korowa by train
Train
The nearest train station is Glen Iris Station on the Glen Waverley line, about a five-minute walk to the school. From Southern Cross or Flinders Street stations, trains run frequently to Glen Waverley line destinations.
Exit the station and turn right onto High Street, then take the second left onto Kialla Avenue. At the top of Kialla turn right onto Ranfurlie Crescent, and Korowa’s main gates are a short way up on the left-hand side.
Korowa by tram
Tram
Tram Route 6 runs all the way from Brunswick, through the city to Glen Iris, and Korowa is conveniently located at the last stop (Malvern Road & High Street) so you can't miss it.
After disembarking the tram, continue in the same direction and you will immediately see Kialla Avenue on your right. Walk to the top of Kialla then turn right onto Ranfurlie Crescent. Korowa’s main gates are a short way up on the left-hand side.
Korowa by bus
Public bus
Several public buses service the Glen Iris area:
- Bus 612 connects Box Hill Station to Chadstone Shopping Centre
- Bus 624 services local areas and stops within walking distance
- Bus 734 travels between Warrigal Road and other local hubs, also near the school
A proud legacy
School uniform
Korowa’s distinctive uniform of cherry, white and grey has long been worn with pride by generations of students. From straw hats and checked summer dresses in the early 20th century, to today’s contemporary academic and sports uniforms, the Korowa uniform has evolved alongside the school itself. Historic uniform pieces are preserved in the School Archives, offering a glimpse into the daily life of Korowa students across more than a century.
Students today primarily wear:
- Academic uniform (summer)
- Academic uniform (winter)
- Sports uniform
Uniforms can be purchased from Bob Stewart, Malvern, with a complete list available either via appointment in-store, or online.
Secondhand uniform items and textbooks can be bought and sold through the Sustainable School Shop, and twice yearly at the Korowa secondhand uniform stall.
The Sandra Ivory Cafe & piazza
Canteen
Affectionately known by students as “Tuckies”, the Sandra Ivory Café and Piazza is a welcoming social hub at Korowa. Located within Korowa's state-of-the-art Sports and Wellbeing Centre precinct, the café provides a wide range of fresh, hot and cold food options, made on-site, for students, staff and visitors throughout the school day.
Lunch orders can be placed online through Flexischools, and students can purchase selected items during the day using their student ID cards.
Beyond simply providing food, the café is part of daily school life: it is a place where students gather, themed menus complement school events, teachers meet, alumni reunions are hosted, parents are welcomed, and the entire school community is able to connect and enjoy time together.
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Term dates
Planning ahead?
Korowa’s term dates and major school events for parents are available in our annual calendar.
Join us for a school tour and explore what makes Korowa a place where girls thrive.
