Fairhills High School
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Fairhills High School

Fairhills High School Information

  • Address: Scoresby Road, Knoxfield, Victoria 3180
  • Distance from Melbourne: 25 km
  • Principal: Mr Harvey Wood
  • International Student Coordinator: Ms Sally Newnham
  • Number of students: 870
  • Number of international students: 10
  • Gender: Co-ed
  • VCE Results
  • VCE completion (2008): 100%
  • University offers (2007): 40%
  • TAFE/VET offers (2007): 54%

Fairhills High School is a medium-sized, co-educational secondary school in an attractive residential eastern suburb of Melbourne, close to a major shopping complex and the picturesque Dandenong Ranges. Fairhills High School strives for excellence with our highly qualified and experienced staff providing a quality education in a positive, caring and safe environment.

Fairhills High School has been designated a specialist Science and Technology School. It is one of the top sporting schools in Melbourne’s eastern region and has won awards for outstanding achievements in the Rock Eisteddfod dance competitions.     

 

Languages taught

  • Japanese
  • German

 

 

Intensive English Language provided

  • At nearby English Language Centre

 

 

Special programs

  • Select Entry Accelerated Learning
  • University enhancement
  • VET courses
  • National academic competitions
  • Interschool debating/ public speaking
  • Student leadership opportunities
  • Personalised, intensive tutoring for international students
  • Outdoor education (cycle touring, skiing, surfing)
  • Sports coaching, competitions
  • Excursions, tours

 

 

Popular sports

  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Table tennis

 

 

Special facilities

  • Performing arts ie: theatre productions, music, bands, choir, art exhibitions
 

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