Highvale Secondary College Information

• Address: Capital Avenue, Glen Waverley, Victoria 3150
• Distance from Melbourne: 19 km
• Principal: Mr Ian Watkins
• International Student Coordinator: Mrs Abigail Bristow
• Number of students: 850
• Number of international students: 45
• Gender: Co-ed
• VCE Results
• VCE completion (2008): 98%
• University offers (2007): 70%
• TAFE/VET offers (2007): 29%

Highvale Secondary College is a co-educational Years 7–12 college located in the south-east of Melbourne, 10 minutes from Monash University, with easy transport access to the city centre. The college gives priority to providing a high-quality education for students in a safe, supportive learning environment. The college’s educational philosophy is that students are individuals with differing learning needs.

The philosophy is reflected by the student-centred curriculum structure and diverse range of programs which cater for a range of abilities and interests.The college actively promotes academic excellence with an emphasis on literacy and numeracy.   

Languages taught

• French
• German

Intensive English Language provided

• At nearby English Language Centre

Special programs

• Extra study support classes
• Accelerated learning and university enhancement programs
• National award-winning literacy programs
• Successful participation in national English, mathematics, computer and science competitions
• Performing arts program
• Learning technologies integrated into all areas of the curriculum
• Wide range of personal development programs that foster self-esteem, leadership, responsibility and initiative
• Homework club

Popular sports

• Basketball
• Soccer
• Badminton
• Athletics
• Table tennis

Special facilities

• Modern, well-equipped campus  
• VCE study centre
• Fully networked computer facilities
• Excellent science and technology facilities
• Exceptional visual arts facilities with computers and a multimedia editing suite

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