Melbourne Girls’ College
Melbourne Girls’ College Information
- Address: Yarra Boulevard, Richmond, Victoria 3121
- Distance from Melbourne: 4 km
- Principal: Judy Crowe
- International Student Coordinator: Bronwyn McGarry
- Number of students: 1200
- Number of international students: 49
- Gender: Girls only
- VCE Results
- VCE completion (2008): 98%
- University offers (2007): 85%
- TAFE/VET offers (2007): 12%
Melbourne Girls’ College is a modern exemplary secondary college. The school motto is ‘Where Girls Lead and Achieve’. Our school has excellent results and has an impressive list of high-achieving former students.
The broad curriculum reflects the varied interests of our diverse student population. An innovative pathway offered to girls is our unique Student Leadership Program that is based on girls’ preferred leadership styles.The college encourages high standards of achievement, discipline, leadership and responsibility. Melbourne Girls’ College has an international focus, giving students further education options within Australia and overseas.
Languages taught
- French
- Chinese
Intensive English Language provided
- At nearby English Language Centre
Special programs
- Rowing
- Air Cadets
- Girls’ leadership program
- Mathematics technology and science projects
- VET program
- Instrumental music
- Drama festival and school production
- Choral contest
- Year-level Camps
Popular sports
- Rowing
- Aerobics
Special facilities
- Located 4 km from Melbourne city centre
- Close to public transport
- Modern science and technology centre
- Information centre
- Music, dance and drama studio
- Performing arts centre
- New gymnasium and new Year 7 centre
- Full-time careers counsellor
- Psychological services for all students