Kilbreda College, Mentone School Reviews

Kilbreda College, Mentone

School Reviews

By Parent - 28 Feb 2024, Rate: excellent

strength and kindliness ?? most bs i have ever heard

By Student - 28 Feb 2024, Rate: bad

this school is terrible i’m so thank full i left you may think the things that happen at this school is normal but it is not normal what do ever the teachers are just rude and out dated moving was the best desion i have ever made it so much happier and i hope this school realises what they do to young girls they break down there confidence little by little until they crack and can’t take it anymore i don’t wish the pain this school causes me upon anyone

By Parent - 24 Jan 2024, Rate: bad

some of the poor girls that were in year 9 had to witness a teacher smoking inside her home on a online zoom call duing lockdown witch is terrible and when i reached out to the school about it they did nothing about it

By Student - 12 Nov 2023, Rate: bad

i am a current student at kilbreda and i hate everything about this school. i find the teachers are very unsupportive. there is not one teacher at that school that i feel i could go to and trust to help me. the bullying in this school is rampant and NOTHING gets done about it. i have been bullied since the start of my schooling at kilbreda and have tried to seek help from every year level coordinator and even the wellbeing team. the school supports the perpetrators instead of the victims. I have been both physically and cyber bullied during my time at this college and no consequences have been put in place to the perpetrators. the teachers don't care about your mental health and care more about the second pair of earrings you have in. in the interview they fool you into believing that they are caring and supportive around your daughters mental health but they really could not care less. bullying is accepted because its better to live in ignorance than to deal with real issues. i do not feel supported or heard in that school and i now see why girls at the college absolutely hate this school. your daughter has the right to feel safe and supported in their school environment, do not make the wrong decision of sending your daughter here and listen to the students who spend everyday in this hell.

By Student - 31 Oct 2023, Rate: bad

I truly hate this school. Ever since year seven I began to hate coming to school, not that have trouble with friends or other girls but the environment and teachers are horrible and cruel and the girls are all bitchy whether you’re friends with them or not. Teachers care more about your second pair of earrings than your mental health, or they pretend they do care and yell at you constantly anyway. The education they provide is not engaging whatsoever and the teachers are just straight up cruel and don’t let you go to the bathroom. They’re too broke to afford anything decent and spend all their money on the musical. Unless you’re interested in music and the arts or lqbtq this school is not for you. If you want your daughter to be feeling sick everyday because of simply walking into this hell then go for it and enroll her here. Not to mention hearing other people’s stories or past students horrid experiences. This school lives up to its bad reputation.

By Student - 19 Oct 2023, Rate: bad

everyday i want to kms at this school i’m not allowed to get a drink of water in 30 degree weather

By Parent - 08 Jun 2023, Rate: excellent

this school needs to be cancelled

By Parent - 08 Jun 2023, Rate: bad

my daughter goes to kilbreda but i will be pulling her out as soon and she gets accpect to another school the things she tells me about what happens is terrible before you send your child here don’t do not ever think abt sending your child here it is the worst school you can ever think of sending your child the pricipal is one proplem but the teachers my daughter has gotten screamed at for so many things because the system is old and outdated the teachers don’t know how to teach or treat people with respect

By Student - 07 Jun 2023, Rate: bad

DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE . this is the worst school ever i wouldn’t want anyone to have to go thought what the teachers put me thought. the teachers are old and have no care in the world for you or your well-being thye only care about what you look like in puplic or the lqbtq+ community if you are not gay bi or whatever they will target you i get screamed at daily for being in the hallways when that’s were my books are the teachers call you out for anything.and when you get your parnets to complain they do nothing about it at all do not send your kids here every time i walk thoight thoses red gates it’s one step into hell

By Student - 28 Oct 2022, Rate: average

"strength & kindliness" ??? ahaha

By Parent - 26 Oct 2022, Rate: bad

If you are a grade 6 parent about to send your daughter here please think again. Find another school before it is too late!! Because you will be pulling her out at some stage... it's just a matter of when.
We tried everything to make this work whilst other girls exited in droves.
Our daughter went into the school a bright and happy child, but Kilbreda killed her soul :(
Bullying and meanness is out of control here with very little to no discipline. Although most of them are fairly good, we've had issues with teachers bullying our child.
Girls use their phones and vape at school with regular binge drinking and drug taking on the weekends to manage their depression. All these things can be acquired at the school btw!
Years ago I met a lady who told me her friend is a local psychologist and most of her clientele are girls from Kilbreda. I thought this was an urban myth - but I now believe it must be true. Most of the girls we know need mental health support - self harm, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, dissociation - so what does that tell you?
Send your daughter to a government school where she'll be happier and so will you plus you'll have more money for family holidays.

By Parent - 21 Sep 2021, Rate: good

It's now our second year of lockdown and I can honestly say that Kilbreda I have gone out of their way to support my daughter in her learning. This year has been a big improvement on last with her mental health and her overall Marks. It's been a tough time for everyone but compared to other schools I believe Kilbreda has provided good quality teaching and a strong sense of community. There have been some bullying issues but I believe that it's just the age and it happens in all schools. Covid and the impact of lockdowns have made these situations worse!! Thankfully my daughter has not fallen behind here as I have heard of happening at other schools and with my friends children. Let's hope we all have a better 2022. Everyone is doing their best

By Student - 31 Aug 2021, Rate: bad

the worst

By Alumnus - 08 Jul 2021, Rate: average

kilbreda is alright. there are some really good teachers but also some really terrible ones that only care about how your uniform looks, the principal is terrible, during the years I've hardly seen her around and when she is seen, she gives off a negative era and makes the girls feel un wanted at the school. the sports program sucks. i would send my girl/s to a public school and just pay for tutoring. the best thing about kilbreda is the girls, they are beautiful and sweet I've made some of my best friends at this school and they helped me get through the years.

By Alumnus - 27 May 2021, Rate: average

The VCE teachers are great, but the principal and leadership team are problematic and actively undermine our learning.
I also think the way they spend money is ridiculous. It feels like we are in a facilities arms race with all the grammar schools. We're never going to win there! Instead, invest in student learning. Give struggling students proper support with teachers aides, tutors etc.
I agree with one of the other reviews. At Kilbreda I got a low 90s ATAR. As great as the teachers are (9-10/10) I think my parents should have sent me to Mordialloc College or MGSC and got me private tutoring instead. I could have had one-on-one support from teachers of a similar calibre.

By Student - 09 Mar 2021, Rate: good

this school is good, it has some downs but what school doesn't, the girls are lovely and most of the teachers are bright and always able to help you. do send your child here it is a very respectable environment.

By Student - 05 Feb 2021, Rate: excellent

I’ve had the best time at Kilbride. I’ve been challenged, excited by all possible activities and I really enjoy this place. It’s my second home. I never want to leave this place. Some say the teachers are outdated but some may be a little strict but that’s what some people need to be. We can’t all be gently handed an easy A. We need to work for it. It’s definetely worth the money no matter what anyone says. No teacher asked me to write this review I just saw the bad ones and knew I need to tell everyone the truth. For year 7s there are lockers in the home room so it’s easy to access. You need to at least have a tour. This is the best school that ever existed and I’m proud to be a Kilbreda girl.

By Student - 17 Nov 2020, Rate: bad

I have spent the past 2 years at Kilbreda (yr 7,8) I would never wish for someone else to experience the things Kilbreda put me through mentally. This school only cares about the uniform and how they look to the public. The teachers are outdated and have no motivation to teach the students. The maintenance at this school is shocking, the bathrooms are disgusting. I walk around the school grounds feeling extremely judged by other students and even teachers. The school gives off terrible vibes and have never shown the morals "strength and kindliness" From the start of year 7 I have been bullied by my peers and picked on by teachers. My school coordinator did nothing about it until my parents had to get involved. I got sent to counseling sessions WITH the girls bullying me and it made it worst. It is not worth paying $6000 a year for the teachers to only care about your daughter's uniform and completely throw away your daughter's education and our mental health. I dread going to this school every day and I'm so excited to be moving schools.

By Student - 17 Nov 2020, Rate: bad

Kilbreda college ughhh, my experience at this school has been shocking. let's start with the teachers they are all outdated and not up with the times they have used multiple slurs in class including the n-word and the f slur. when brought up with someone higher up nothing was done the students did not even get an apology DISGUSTING. I have been at this school for two shocking years most definitely the worst two years the things this school has put me though mentally are disgusting I would never wish these things upon anyone else. In my time here I have been bullied by the students picked on by the staff/teachers and nothing was done about it. I can not wait to leave this school at the end of this year. the facilities at this school are disgustingly dirty and run down.

By Alumnus - 04 May 2020, Rate: bad

The teachers and leadership team don't care about you or your grades. I lose everytime. They have covered up bullying and teacher incompetence. They have ruined my ATAR. I cannot say anymore without being identified
Don't send your students here for thousands per year. Send them to a public school and if you care about their education invest in tutors instead.

By Parent - 24 Feb 2020, Rate: excellent

My daughter has had so many opportunities at Kilbreda. She’s made great friends and enjoys her classes. We’ve appreciated the changes that have been made in recent years at the school to increase the focus on academic performance.

By Student - 25 Jan 2020, Rate: average

Some good experiences some bad experiences. Still a student so don’t want to identify myself. If you can afford to send your child to a better school you should. If you cannot, this is probably better than most public schools

By Student - 05 Dec 2019, Rate: excellent

I’ve just completed Year 12 and loved my years there. We were all so supportive of each other as a year level and the teachers really helped and encouraged us.

By Parent - 02 Dec 2019, Rate: bad

I had a similar experience at a catholic primary school with my daughter. I think the main problem starts with some of the catholic primary schools however I experience Ed one really good one. We moved our daughters it of the catholic primary school into a government primary school and things improved immensely. Don’t always blame the secondary colleges it starts at the primary level and at home.

By Parent - 02 Dec 2019, Rate: bad

By Student - 10 Sep 2019, Rate: bad

This school is quite possibly a sad excuse for an education do not send your daughter here you will get bullied and will cry yourselves to sleep. the teachers are either narcissistic of creepy and the only thing you will learn from this school is how bad it is

By Parent - 02 Sep 2019, Rate: excellent

We couldn't be happier with our decision to send our girls to Kilbreda. They love going to school and have been really well supported. The transition program they run really helps the girls to settle in well and make new friends.

By Parent - 07 Jun 2019, Rate: excellent

Our daughter has been at Kilbreda for a couple of years now and we couldn't be happier. The staff have never failed to provide excellent support, developing strong strategies to support our daughter's needs. We have found Kilbreda to be a truly values-driven school, embodying it's motto of strength and kindliness in everything it does.

By Parent - 31 May 2019, Rate: bad

The worst decision was sending my daughter to Kilbreda school. She was bullied on numerous occasions only to feel totally let down by the school. My husband and I had enough and we just pulled our daughter out of year 8. And btw it’s not multicultural!

By Alumnus - 19 May 2019, Rate: excellent

Not sure what the last reviewer is talking about as the vast majority of teachers are Australian and there are heaps of activities to get involved in at lunchtime etc. Sport, dance, drama, music, technology club are just a few of them. I had so many opportunities there - you just have to take them up.

By Parent - 26 Apr 2019, Rate: bad

DO NOT GO TO THIS SCHOOL. Daughter told me teachers don't know how to teach and barely speak English and she hasn't learnt anything over the years of being there. Even A public school would be better than kilbreda

By Student - 25 Feb 2019, Rate: bad

WORST SCHOOL EVER!
Highly recommend not sending your daughter/s here. All they will encounter is bitchiness to the maximum level.
Moving schools has proven to be one of the best decisions I have made. I stand by the statement that possibly most schools are better than this one.
The school claiming that their motto is strength and kindliness is hilarious. Because you receive absolutely no kindness from students or staff.
Snack and lunches are the most boring time spent here. All that you do is it sit down in groups and talk about the same thing ever single day. And if someone was to be playing sport on the oval all they would receive are judgmental looks and comments.
If a situation arises between the girls the teachers do absolute nothing but waste your time. All they do is talk about the situation and in the end there would be absolutely no repercussions.

By Parent - 23 Dec 2018, Rate: excellent

Great school! My daughter just completed Year 12 there and did really well. Teachers were supportive and encouraging. The facilities and range of programs offered are great too.

By Parent - 01 Nov 2018, Rate: excellent

My two girls, who are very different in personality, love being at Kilbreda. They’ve had many different opportunities and been well supported. The facilities are great and fees very reasonable. The school has really improved in the last couple of years. I think the last couple of negative reviews are clearly written by the same person with a gripe.

By Parent - 11 Oct 2018, Rate: poor

The journey at Kilbreda started well.
Year 7 was exciting and new. Teachers lovely and every day was a new adventure.
Year 8 was more settled. Girls have become accustomed to the secondary school routines and they are still just little girls.
Year 9 was the beginning of a different world. Girls form cliques, bitchiness and bullying prevails. The teachers have no idea how to handle the situation and every day is a challenge.
Year 10. The pattern of bullying persists. The teachers are jaded and worn down. Academically only the bright girls are keeping their head above water. Any one average or struggling are left behind.
Year 11. It's now not just girls you need to watch for bullying. Teachers are just as bad. Principal's pay lip service to issues and cover up problems. Girls are moody, unhappy and there is no support.
Year 12. Kept persevering as there had to be a light at the end of the tunnel. Regrettably, no. We should have left the school at the end of year 10 or before. Final year should be exciting with the hope of entering the adult world. Instead there is continued bullying by girls and teachers. There is a disdain between year levels not seen previously.
It took every effort to keep our child in school and despite promises from teachers and principals, nothing got better. Like an abused child desperate for the promised change, we kept going back.
So glad to see the back of this school and absolutely would NOT recommend it to anyone.
If you are from the Bayside area and think this is a good choice of school, think again.

By Parent - 30 Aug 2018, Rate: bad

I am a parent that is very dissatisfied with Kilbreda college over the past few years. I keep trying to move on from situations that arise, only to be blind sided yet again by the lack of kindness, compassion and general respect for my self and my daughter.
I feel completely unheard by the school, my daughter is frustrated and anxious going to school, too many issues to address here, but really think before you automatically send your daughter.
I came to this site to see if any other parents felt the same way, I came across a review from one parent that it seems has had a very similar experience.....
The review from the 30th Aug stated " Lastly... if your girl has character, personality, is an individual and not a compliant sheep, steer well away from Kilbreda... it is not the school for your child."
With this statement I can not agree more.
It is sad, as my elder daughter had a great experience, but I feel since the change over in Principles, the teachers seem unhappy and stressed, the school seems to be run more like a Business than a space for guidance and learning, they never miss a beat collecting school fees, but try to get a response from an email!!!
It doesn't take much to get a bad name in the community, Kilbreda should be very concerned.

By Parent - 30 Aug 2018, Rate: poor

I have mixed feelings about this school. I have seen girls excel and reap the rewards of the college. This outcome is contingent on the student being academically astute and compliant.
I was a real supporter and believer in this school, but our experience has left a very bitter taste.
If you have a child that needs extra support at school (not an aide, just teacher support), this is not the school for you. Kilbreda is not equipped to deal with students that are in need extra academic support.
Despite the motto of “strength and kindliness” this school ignores kids who need help. The school encourages parent involvement/feedback but only pay lip service to any concerns raised.
There is a severe bullying culture at this school which is not addressed.
There is also a lack of empathy from teachers and senior school staff towards the needs of teenage girls today.
There are a lot of good schools in the Bayside area (do your research). If I had my time over again, I would not enrol my daughter in to this school.
Note: a Couple of considerations
1. Fees increase annually -approx $600 per year
2. Some teaching staff have been there 30+ yrs
3. Do not take VCAL through this school. If your child is looking at this option, transfer at the beginning of Yr11 to a public school - you will save thousands... yes thousands.
Lastly... if your girl has character, personality, is an individual and not a compliant sheep, steer well away from Kilbreda... it is not the school for your child.

By Parent - 24 Aug 2018, Rate: excellent

Poor leadership = Poor VCE results.
Compare schools results with like schools before enrolling.

By Parent - 16 Jun 2018, Rate: excellent

My daughter started Year 7 at Kilbreda in 2017 and loves going to school each day. We couldn't be happier with our decision to enrol her there!

By Parent - 11 Feb 2018, Rate: bad

I went to a school tour and tried to have a discussion with the business manager unfortunately his english was so poor we werent able to understand him. We asked him to email us the information. His email didnt make any sense.

By Alumnus - 10 Feb 2018, Rate: bad

Having reviewed the school results it appears the college has numerous issue. Compared the same group of students in yr 7 than yr 9 and they havent been able to maintain the state average. Students are below state avarage.

By Alumnus - 24 Aug 2016, Rate: excellent

People who have commented on here are either jealous public school students or parents who didn't get their way. I enjoyed Kilbreda and it was a great school. Unfortunately there will always be bullying within any school, it isn't the teachers or principals who are at fault, it is the cohort. The facilities were great, the uniform was comfortable and all of my teachers from Year 7 to 12 were lovely, encouraging and down to earth. People who are commenting on here because their daughters or they were bullied at Kilbreda need to realise that it isn't just up to teachers to solve your issue. They do their best, but at the end of the day, they can't control teenage girls 24/7, especially with technology. Parents need to step in and do something, instead of commenting bad things about the school online. So, if you are a prospective student or parent, ignore the bad reviews. Kilbreda was an amazing school and I wouldn't be the person I am today without it.

By Parent - 02 Aug 2016, Rate: excellent

In 2015 school ranked 233
2014 they came in 164
2013 they came in 124
What happened last year? Any advice will help

By Student - 25 Mar 2016, Rate: excellent

i am a kilbreda girl and i love it there. clearly these comments are all written by students from other schools who are jealous. i highly suggest sending your daughter here the transition into year 7 is fantatsic the staff are so nice and caring and the new principals handle everything so well e.g bulling

By Student - 25 Mar 2016, Rate: excellent

i am a kilbreda girl and i love it there. clearly this comments are all written by students from other schools who are jealous. i highly suggest sending your daughter here the transition into year 7 is fantatsic the staff are so nice and caring and the new principals handle everything so well e.g bulling

By Parent - 06 Jan 2016, Rate: bad

Kilbreda staff need to all get sacked, they don't care if they see a girl cry, my daughter once had a meltdown during class and the teacher said "oh o here we go again" kilbreda need a change up, letting you know parents never send your daughter to kilbreda

By Alumnus - 09 Dec 2015, Rate: excellent

Good school. Great facilities. Teachers are caring and prepare you well for vce.

By Alumnus - 16 Jun 2015, Rate: bad

I made an unfortunate decision when I was in Yr 7 to attend this school.
Over the years the bullying got worse. Despite speaking to coordinators and the principal (Mary Stack) who told me that I was imagining it, the bullying never ceased and I was blamed. Even threatened with expulsion if I didn't attend an outside psychologist. I had multiple family issues at the same time and the counsellor there was unsupportive and did everything she could to pretend she was there for me, but she manipulated me and used it against me. She called DHS and even went to meetings without my consent.
My advice is never send your daughter here. The quality of the girls sent there are low, they're bitchy and catty and all they care about is their cliques and bullying those who aren't in it. The teachers are political and always correct in the eyes of the principal. I could go on for days, but never send your child there. Ever. She'll be happier somewhere else.

By Parent - 31 May 2015, Rate: excellent

Really liking the new uniforms, impressed with the culture of the school and pastoral care from teachers.
Facilities and school grounds are beautiful - new year 9 centre will be an exciting addition.

By Parent - 29 May 2015, Rate: bad

This school is "not" based on Strength or Kindness. At the interview they fool you into believing they are kind and passionate in delivering quality education for young girls. It's an outright charade,when you ask about their Anti bullying system they gloat about its effectiveness. When it comes to crunch time they do "absolutely NOTHING".
They support the bully and disregard the victim. They hunt the innocent and release the guilty parties. This school isn't what it proclaims to be. Bullying is accepted because its better to live in ignorance than to deal with real issues. Their logo should be listed as "ignorance is bliss and accountability is non existent". Your daughter rights wont be met or protected when she is targeted.
A parent who's daughter deserved the freedom to a peaceful and safe environment wasn't met or addressed.

By Parent - 22 May 2015, Rate: excellent

It is so obvious the below comments are written by the same person/student!
I am proud to be a Kilbreda girl. I wouldn't be the person I am today without it. Nothing but fond memories of my time there.

By Parent - 19 May 2015, Rate: poor

This school needs to be shut down as soon as possible. Not worth the fee money at all. Take it from me and save yourselves the money. The girls are catty and childish and the teachers are poorly educated. Sad excuse for a school.

By Student - 12 Dec 2014, Rate: bad

I'm going to be honest with you. This school is the worst educational facility I have ever entered. In fact many of my peers have moved over the years due to the unsatisfying education. Even my primary school was better and that's saying quite a lot. A lot of the staff seem uninterested in their work plus all of the coordinators are judgmental, ironic for a school that's supposed to preach ''strength and kindliness.'' They ignore bullying and blame the victim. They also ignore when a student is uncomfortable around an aggressive teacher and again blame the victim instead of tending to the problem directly. Not only that, they expect you to choose attending school over your mental wellbeing. Teachers are believed over students. Ridiculous if you ask me. Subject choices are limited if you are not into Theatre, Mathematics, Business, Art or Science which I'm not. The staff are sick and tired of the school too. You can tell they are wishing retirement would come sooner. I can assure you one thing parents. There is no strength or kindliness within this school and your daughter would benefit from attending another school. Kilbreda is a sham and not worth the fee price at all.

By Parent - 11 Dec 2014, Rate: excellent

As a parent, I wish this school would put more effort and heart into their work as they me immensely. The way they represent themselves is a school with high spirits and beliefs in loving the word of God and spreading the heart warming actions Jesus wants us all to reenact. The reality is that this school only determines the appearance as the pinnacle of their "rules". A student should be felt forced to follow the rules a school puts them but instead encouraged. I'm surprised that more people haven't brought to the surface how daunting and terrible this school attributes to the education of Victoria. Highly recommend not letting your daughters attend to this school and boost their economic status as they do not deserve any praise or recognition for their degrading work.

By Parent - 12 Dec 2014, Rate: bad

I can't believe how poorly the staff treat the students. It was shocking to first hand hear it all from my daughter. I am ashamed i even thought of taking my daughter to this school. For any parent considering this school, i recommend you look elsewhere! Worst choice i made sending my daughter here. If the school wants to make any improvement i advise them to change the staff and the principal.

By Employee - 11 Dec 2014, Rate: poor

Disappointing atmosphere to work around. The girls that attend the college generally seem to be poorly educated in the classroom in comparison to other schools in the area who make educating their pupils a top priority. I have first hand seen students get unfairly treated in the midst of it all. The staff lack enthusiasm and empathy and overall they seem tired of being in the school environment. Especially the principal whose outdated values are obvious and her attitude is downright rude. They're money hungry and they do not care about your child's education in the slightest. Only the uniform that they wear. That's all. Some of the girls behave poorly too and I have seen fights. Do not send your children here. This is a warning.

By Student - 11 Dec 2014, Rate: bad

horrible school, cheap and poor facilities. Girls are lovely but teachers, principal and ICT department are horrible. They focus more on your uniform than your schoolwork... parents of primary school children DO NOT send your girls to kilbreda, they wont learn anything from the poor educated staff.

By Parent - 25 Nov 2014, Rate: bad

I made the biggest mistake letting my daughter go to this school. The girls are lovely, the staff the complete opposite. The moment they get those filthy coordinators and the principal out the better.

By Student - 25 Nov 2014, Rate: bad

This school has the worst possible collection of staff. These people hate their job and will not respect the wellbeing of your daughters. They will continue to harass them verbally until your daughters come home crying and tell you. I'm surprised this school hasn't been closed down yet.

By Student - 15 Aug 2014, Rate: average

there are no extension classes