Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School was established by Miss Frances Lowe in July 1903 as a private school and is a welcoming, vibrant and supportive community. Its traditional values underpin the high quality education offered to the students, with state-of-the-art resources, facilities and technology that enable them to transition smoothly into the world. The school aims to provide the best learning and teaching which, underpinned by the Christian philosophy, enables every girl to achieve her potential and to be a confident, optimistic and responsible citizen.

Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School provides the perfect balance of individual attention and breadth of choice. It has students across the Early Learning Centre (Kindergarten and Pre Prep), Junior School (Prep to Year 6) and Senior School (Years 7 - 12). The curriculum has been designed with this in mind and combines a strong academic focus with exciting, versatile learning experiences. Throughout the schooling, students learn best in a stimulating, collaborative environment where their individuality and interests are valued and encouraged. The School has a large number of talented staff who is experienced, dedicated and always striving to improve their performance to provide a better level of engagement with their students.

Ivanhoe Girls' is conveniently located in the heart of Ivanhoe in the leafy north eastern suburbs of Melbourne, 15 minutes drive from the Melbourne CBD. The school offers a number of public transport options, including close proximity to Ivanhoe Station on the Eltham/Hurstbridge train line, and a number of bus services.