Avila College is a Roman Catholic day school for girls which is located in the Melbourne suburb of Mount Waverley.
Avila College commenced in 1965 in temporary classrooms on the grounds of St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Glen Waverley.
flute ensemble, a book club, public speaking and debating, and immersion trips to Central Australia and overseas.
The house system at Avila comprises four coloured houses Nagle (blue), Chisholm (green), Flynn (gold) and Mackillop (red) for all of which the names are derived from the surnames of inspirational women, relevant to the history of the Catholic Church and education.
Named after Caroline Chisholm a philanthropist and humanitarian who worked to support new settlers in finding jobs and housing.