Campus and Facilities

Set in landscaped gardens, Ruyton is an oasis in the bustle of Melbourne. The campus includes Early Learning, Junior School and Senior School neighbourhoods, all linked through shared garden and outdoor spaces and contemporary facilities. This fosters a strong sense of belonging, which supports our whole-school approach, where students, staff and parents work together as part of one school community.

Purpose-built and state-of-the-art buildings are nestled amongst the historically significant Henty and Derham Houses and the heritage Moreton Bay Fig Tree. Ruyton's campus pays deep respect to its history whilst providing a welcoming environment for future-focused learning and outstanding educational outcomes.

Our facilities include:

• A bright and welcoming Early Learning Centre, with an expansive playground for outdoor learning and play.
• A modern and spacious Junior School precinct, with flexible learning studios, specialist facilities, a shared open space and easy access to outdoor play and learning areas.
• The Margaret McRae Centre with Years 7 and 8 learning areas, Science laboratories, Drama/Dance studios and an events space.
• The Jacobs Gillies Building with Years 9 to 12 learning areas, Visual Art studios, cafeteria, and the Senior Study Centre and dedicated Year 11 and 12 spaces.
• The Sports Precinct consisting of the John Bate PE Centre, Ruyton Aquatic facility, School Oval and outdoor courts.
• The iconic Henty House, with School leadership, Senior School Office, Business Office, Community Relations and staff facilities.
• The Courtyard Cafe offering breakfasts and lunches, spaces for study and community, and outstanding hospitality.
• Our world-class Verrocchi Centre including Auditorium, and Performing Arts and Library precincts.

The Verrocchi Centre: A home for the Spirit of Ruyton

The Verrocchi Centre was officially opened in August 2025, thanks to the vision and generous support of the Ruyton community. 

Performing Arts Precinct

An inclusive and inviting space for our community to assemble and be immersed in the arts, educational programs, culture and traditions; the Performing Arts Centre provides our girls with a place to develop and nurture their creativity, curiosity, self-expression and individuality. Specific features include:

• A 640-seat auditorium. 
• Flexible stage facilities for performances and assemblies.
• Backstage facilities including a green room, change rooms, make-up and rehearsal spaces.
• State-of-the-art sound and lighting studios, and production facilities.
• Purpose-built music tuition and practice rooms.
• Four large performing art studios including a Black Box Theatrette.
• The refurbished and stunning Derham House.
• Connection to the Margaret McRae Centre via an underground walkway.

Library Precinct

Our Library fuels creativity, innovation and community. An integrated educational and enrichment hub, the newly built Library supports Ruyton's core focus on powerful learning. A centre for inquiry where books are just the beginning, it promotes collaboration and creativity. The new Library incorporates:

• A flexible facility over two floors supporting a diverse range of educational experiences.
• Tailored spaces purposefully designed to support individual study and group collaboration.
• A variety of learning spaces including reading nooks, seminar and meeting rooms and flexible spaces.
• Outdoor terraces to connect and activate the campus.