Williamstown High School
Williamstown High School Information
- Address: Pasco Street, Williamstown, Victoria 3016
- Distance from Melbourne: 9 km (Ref. Map: Page 61 No. 76)
- Principal: Silvana Sena
- International Student Coordinator: Peishan Yan
- Number of students: 1400
- Number of international students: 22
- Gender: Co-ed
- VCE Results
- VCE completion (2008): 99%
- University offers (2007): 61%
- TAFE/VET offers (2007): 29%
Since 1915, Williamstown High School has been a highly regarded school located in historic Williamstown, where students are supported to achieve their very best and encouraged to participate in the many extracurricular activities offered. A two-campus school, our international students are enrolled at our Year 10–12 campus and have the opportunity to choose from 42 VCE studies.
A highly committed and experienced VCE staff ensure their experience and
achievements are maximised. International students are provided personalised care by an International Student Program Coordinator, assuring their welfare and academic success.
Languages taught
- Indonesian
- French
- Japanese
Intensive English Language provided
- At nearby English Language Centre
Special programs
- After-school English tuition and language support
- Instrumental music and theatrical performance
- Elite sports program
- Intensive career counselling
- Camps
- International study tours
- Extensive arts program
- Extensive elective program in Year 10
- VET
- Cadets program
- Orientation programs
- Intra/Inter-school sports
Popular sports
- Lacrosse
- Swimming
- Cricket
- Sailing
- Netball
Special facilities
- Modern science and technology facilities
- Full ICT capacity –networked computers and access for all students
- Resource centre and modern library
- Gymnasium, netball, basketball and tennis courts
- Careers centre
- Historical and modern buildings surrounded by picturesque gardens
- Instrumental music classes
- Photography and media classes, editing facilities
