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Wesley College Melbourne Limited

Concentration Risk
FoundationRegistryABN 55611238530VIC
Relationships
46
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$139.1M
Contract Value
$138K
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Data as of: 18 June 2026
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About

Wesley College Melbourne Limited operates as a prominent independent school in Melbourne, Australia. Beyond its core educational services, it functions as a significant grantmaker primarily through the Wesley College Foundation, dedicated to supporting its educational mission, providing access to students via scholarships and bursaries, and enhancing the College's facilities and programs.

Top Contracts (top 5)

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Department of Defence · July 2023–Dec 2023
$29K
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Department of Defence · Jan 2023–June 2023
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Department of Defence · July 2022–Sept 2022
$14K
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Department of Defence · Sept 2022–Dec 2022
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Department of Defence · Oct 2021–Dec 2021
$14K

Giving Philosophy

The Wesley College Foundation's giving philosophy centres on fostering educational excellence and accessibility. It aims to support students through means-tested bursaries and a range of scholarships (academic, music, sport, general excellence, Indigenous, boarding), alongside funding capital projects, innovative educational programs, and professional development opportunities within the College.

Wealth Source:The wealth of the foundation primarily derives from school fees, substantial philanthropic donations from its community (alumni, parents, friends), and investment income generated from its endowment.

Tips for Applicants

Prospective applicants for scholarships and bursaries should carefully review the specific eligibility criteria for each award on the College's website. Strong applications typically highlight academic achievement, specific talents (music, sport), leadership potential, and community involvement. For bursaries, clear demonstration of financial need is essential. Apply well in advance of published deadlines.

Notable Grants

  • Significant funding allocated annually to support a broad range of student scholarships including Academic, Music, Sport, General Excellence, Indigenous, and Boarding scholarships.
  • Provision of means-tested bursaries to ensure educational access for students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Investment in capital development projects and innovative educational programs within Wesley College Melbourne.

Financial History (7 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$139.1M$141.4M$187.0M$-2,265,869
2022$130.5M$134.1M$187.2M$-3,606,081
2021$127.8M$129.9M$182.3M$-2,048,554
2020$116.5M$132.5M$189.5M$2.2M
2019$128.6M$129.5M$192.6M$-819,049
2018$123.1M$124.4M$181.1M$-1,309,749
2017$119.8M$115.0M$180.1M$4.8M
Govt Revenue
$16.7M
Grants Given (AU)
$2.1M
Staff (FTE)
685
0
Donations Received
$786K

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-55611238530
ABN
55611238530
Sector
education
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
educationyouthcommunityartsindigenous
Geography
AU-VIC
Target Recipients
individualschool
Purposes
Education
Beneficiaries
ChildrenEarly ChildhoodYouth

Board & Leadership (13)

Financials

Revenue
$139.1M
Assets
$187.0M

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
46

Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.

Data Sources

ACNCFoundations

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
3004
Locality
MELBOURNE
Remoteness
Major Cities of Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 10/10
LGA
Melbourne
Entities in Area
845
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