At Kardinia International College, we take pride in offering a variety of bus travel options to support our students and their families. Our services cater to students from Geelong and surrounding areas, ensuring safe and reliable transport to and from school.
Kardinia International College Bus Service
We provide a dedicated private bus service operated by McHarry's in close collaboration with the College. This service is exclusively for Kardinia students, offering a dependable transport solution for both junior and senior school students.
Key Features:
Service Options:
- Permanent Travel: Fees are billed per semester and added to your family’s school account.
- Casual Travel: Fees are charged monthly for casual users.
If you wish to register for bus travel and for more information, please contact our Bus Services Coordinator at buses@kardinia.vic.edu.au
Conveyance Allowance - PTV Public School Bus
Students living 4.8 km or more from Kardinia International College in the Geelong, Bellarine, and Surf Coast regions may be eligible for a Conveyance Allowance refund from the Department of Education.
How to Claim:
To inquire about the conveyance allowance and to receive claiming instructions, please contact the Kardinia International College Bus Services Coordinator.
If your eligibility is approved, the purchase price of the bus pass will be reimbursed via bank transfer or credited to your school fees account upon receipt of funds from the Department of Education Conveyance Team.
Regional Bus Services
The Department of Education operates free regional bus services from various locations, including:
Some of these services connect with our private bus network for added convenience. Please note that applications for regional bus services must be approved by the Regional Bus Coordinator. Applications should be submitted through Kardinia International College’s Bus Services Coordinator.
For further information regarding bus travel, please contact our Bus Services Coordinator at (03) 5247 3228 or via email at buses@kardinia.vic.edu.au
Cost for using our bus service is based on area zones around the Port Phillip Bay area and surrounds. Use the map below to determine your allocated zone based on your residential address.
Please refer to our local student fee schedule for current bus charges.
Kardinia International College acknowledges the Wadawurrung people of the Kulin
Nation, as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we learn, play, and teach.
May we learn from the WISDOM of the Elders.
May we show RESPECT for the culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
May we walk together in FRIENDSHIP.
