Welcome to Loreto Toorak
Where Her Potential Finds Direction
At Loreto Toorak, education is about more than academic success. As a leading independent girls’ school in Melbourne, we support young women to develop something enduring: direction. Grounded in purpose, heritage, and faith, girls at Loreto Toorak from Prep to Year 12 are empowered to understand who they are, what they value, and where they are called to go.
She arrives with curiosity and potential.
She leaves with confidence, guided by her own compass.
The Loreto Compass
Discover the guiding principles and core values that shape our vision and direct every student’s individual journey.
Our Story & Heritage
Explore the rich history, traditions, and foundational legacy that have defined Loreto Toorak for generations.
Leadership & Governance
Meet the dedicated leaders and board members who guide our strategic vision and commitment to education.
Who we are
Located in the heart of Toorak, Melbourne, we are part of a global Loreto network founded on the vision of Mary Ward. With a strong belief in education as a pathway to freedom and leadership, our approach combines academic excellence with values-based formation. This ensures Loreto Toorak girls graduate with both capability and character, prepared for life beyond the classroom.
For each girl, this means:
- A nurturing and challenging learning environment
- Strong community relationships
- Clear expectations combined with genuine care
- An education that prepares them for life, not just exams
Loreto Values
These values shape daily life at Loreto Toorak and inform how each girl learns, leads, and serves within her community. The Mission and Vision of Loreto Toorak are both found in the Loreto Schools of Australia Mission Statement Document, a foundational document for all Loreto Schools.
Freedom
The qualities of freedom, justice and sincerity sit at the heart of Mary Ward’s spirit. Mary Ward believed that every person, through ordinary life experiences, has access to God’s loving care. This truth leads us to an inner freedom, one that encourages self-acceptance, openness to others, and trust in life’s journey.
Justice
Mary Ward’s vision of justice is reflected in personal integrity grounded by a harmonious relationship with God, others, and all of creation. At Loreto Toorak, justice is lived through thoughtful action and meaningful service.
Sincerity
Living with sincerity was an ideal Mary Ward held close. Her belief was that “we should be such as we appear and appear such as we are”. Loreto Toorak nurtures authenticity, encouraging girls to live and lead with honesty, courage, and consistency.
Verity
Closely linked to sincerity is the value of verity. For Mary Ward, verity signified integrity and truth, particularly in who we are and what gives us purpose. At Loreto Toorak, this value invites girls to seek meaning, guided by faith and a deep understanding of self.
Felicity
Felicity is an attitude of mind and heart expressed through cheerfulness, good humour, optimism, friendliness, positive thinking, and inner peace. Felicity is visible at Loreto Toorak in the warmth of our community and the hope with which our girls approach the future.
Every journey starts with a first step.
Join us for an Open Morning and experience the community, opportunities and formation that help every girl find her own path.
