Braemar College

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Braemar College is an ecumenical co-curricular private school located on Mount Macedon in Woodend, Victoria, Australia. The main building in the college, Braemar House, dates from the late nineteenth century is is believed to be the largest plywood srtucture in the Southern Hemisphere. Initially, the campus was known as Clyde Girls School (which was exclusively a boarding school) but in 1975 the present name Braemar College was adopted as the school expanded to include years 7 to 12 for both male and female students. The college again expanded in 1995 with the construction of a primary school building along with full provisions for grade 5 and 6 students.

At the moment the college is privately constructing a Year 9 Centre off campus school and a Primary school on Avenue of Honour in nearby Woodend. This complex will also include full sport venues.

Braemar College participates in many activities with other schools in the region such as cross country, athletics, swimming, chess, debating and orienteering.