Bus information
Haileybury’s Private Bus Services for students
Haileybury provides an extensive network of private bus services that support students travelling to the Keysborough and Berwick campuses. Please note, transport to attend school at our Brighton and City campuses is supported by public transport routes by Public Transport Victoria (PTV).
Haileybury Private Bus Services
Haileybury’s Private Bus Services are contracted directly by the School, and supplement the public transport network servicing our campuses and dedicated PTV school services servicing our Keysborough campus.
About Haileybury Private Bus Services
To utilise the Haileybury Private Bus Services, all students must purchase a Haileybury bus pass. Student cards are issued to all students and used as the student bus pass to tap on/off the bus.
Standard eligibility for use of Haileybury’s Private buses is Middle School and Senior School only (Years 5 to 12). Junior School students in Years 3 and 4 may be allowed to use Haileybury Private services where they are supervised by an older sibling. This must be approved in writing by the Head of Campus and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Why choose to use a Private Bus Service?
- Students are ensured a seat on their chosen bus route to and/or from school
- When tapping on and off the bus, student’s safe movement on the bus can be viewed by the School
- Parents have access to the Ventura Live Tracking app for real-time bus tracking.
- Ensuring every student arrives safely, on time, every day.
- Providing safe, seamless travel for every student.
- Supporting Haileybury families with dependable daily transport.
- Because every child’s journey matters.
Note: Haileybury conducts regular audits and reconciliations of its Private Routes passenger manifests to ensure that all students can travel on their chosen routes.
Using Public Transport (PTV Bus Dedicated School Services)
From 1 January 2026, students under 18 years of age can travel for free on public transport. Students using these services are required to hold a Youth Myki card and will still be required to tap on and off Myki terminals when boarding and alighting the bus. Once a student turns 18, they may be eligible for a Victorian Student Pass or concession ticket. More information about the youth myki card will be available on the myki types webpage.
Note: Haileybury has no control over the operation of these services including designated routes, timetables or the availability of seats. Dedicated PTV school services to and from Haileybury include only one bus per route and if seating and standing capacity is exceeded, students will not be able to board the bus and will be required to make other transport arrangements to or from school.
Purchasing The Haileybury Private Bus Service Pass
Bus passes can be purchased from myPortal on the myHaileybury website.
1. Go to https://my.haileybury.com.au/main/
2. Select myPortal
3. Select Bus Pass
4. Select Route name
5. Select Stop name
6. Select Route type e.g. 1 or 2-day pass.
Please ensure you have selected the correct route and stop location when purchasing your pass.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can anyone use the School Bus Service?
Do I have to pay for the Bus Service?
How do to get a Youth MYKI card from 1 January 2026?
How can I find out which bus service operates near my home?
Does my child need to let the driver know when their stop is coming up?
Do I need to purchase a Haileybury Private Bus Pass each year?
How does my child get their bus pass?
How do I get a Student ID Card?
Can my child travel on multiple buses?
Can my child use both public transport and Haileybury Private Buses?
Are one-way or casual fares available?
My child only needs Morning or afternoon bus passes. Are these available?
How can I track if my child’s bus is running on time?
Can anyone use the School Bus Service?
Standard eligibility for use of Haileybury’s Private buses is Middle School and Senior School only (Years 5 to 12). Junior School students in Years 3 and 4 may be allowed to use Haileybury Private services where they are supervised by an older sibling. This must be approved in writing by the Head of Campus and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Do I have to pay for the Bus Service?
To utilise the Haileybury Private Bus Services, all students must purchase a Haileybury bus pass. Student cards are issued to all students and used to tap on/off the bus.
How do to get a Youth MYKI card from 1 January 2026?
From 1 January 2026, students under 18 years of age can travel for free on public transport using a Youth myki card. Once a student turns 18, they may be eligible for a Victorian Student Pass or concession ticket. More information about the youth myki card will be available later in December on the myki types webpage.
How can I find out which bus service operates near my home?
Does my child need to let the driver know when their stop is coming up?
Yes, students need to signal to the driver when they are waiting at their stop in the morning, and to alert the driver as their stop is approaching in the afternoon.
Do I need to purchase a Haileybury Private Bus Pass each year?
Yes, Passes are valid for the academic school year (Term 1A: mid-November to end of Term 4).
How does my child get their bus pass?
Bus passes can be purchased from myPortal on the myHaileybury website.
Please follow the steps below to complete your purchase:
- Visit: https://my.haileybury.com.au/main/
- Select myPortal and log in
- Click Bus Pass
- Select the Route Name from the drop-down menu
- Select your Stop Name (boarding/disembarking)
- Select the route type — 1-day, 2-day, or 5-day pass
Please ensure you have selected the correct route and stop location when purchasing your pass.
How do I get a Student ID Card?
Student ID Cards are issued every two years. New students will receive their card shortly after school photos are taken.
If a student does not have their card when boarding, they may enter their student number into the BusMinder terminal instead of tapping on or off.
Replacement cards can be requested by visiting the ICT Service desk.
Please be reminded that all students are required to tap on and off using their student card when boarding and exiting Haileybury's private buses. Students who do not have a student card can obtain one by visiting the ICT service desk
Can my child travel on multiple buses?
Yes. If your child needs to travel on two Haileybury private bus routes, please email transport@haileybury.com.au so their name can be added to both manifests. When purchasing a pass, select the route your child will use most often.
Can my child use both public transport and Haileybury Private Buses?
Yes,. A Haileybury bus pass is required for all Haileybury Private Bus Service. This pass is an annual fee and is not available for casual use. Students may choose to use PTV services as well as Haileybury Private Bus Services however they must still purchase a Haileybury Bus Pass. Once purchased, the student’s name will be added to the manifest to ensure seat availability.
Are one-way or casual fares available?
No. One-way and casual travel options are not available. Bus passes are annual but may be charged pro-rata for students starting mid-year or relocating.
My child only needs Morning or afternoon bus passes. Are these available?
No,. The service is subsidised and built for full am/pm availability
How can I track if my child’s bus is running on time?
Through the Ventura Tracking App. Search “Ventura” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or access online tracking through the Ventura website.
