Bentleigh Secondary College

Bentleigh Secondary College is a Years 7–12 medium-sized college, located in Melbourne about 14 kms from the city. The College is close to bus stops, shopping centres, swimming pools and other facilities. Dedicated and highly motivated staff provide strong support and leadership for all students. Students benefit from ongoing career guidance and constant feedback and strategies to improve their academic performance.

School Values: Excellence, Inclusiveness, Respect

Special Programs

A new state of the art Performing Arts Precinct, including theatre, instrumental music and drama rooms, and dance Studio
Sports academy
Student leadership
Gifted and talented academy
Sustainability

Student support services and programs

Careers resource support
Wellbeing support program
Part-time psychologist and nurse
Literacy support
Before and after-school homework club
Experienced international program coordinator

Principal

Tristan Lanarus

Number of students

966

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$600

International Student Coordinator

Xiaolu Liu

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$400

VCE Subjects

Art Making and Creating
Drama
Music (Performance and Investigation)
Accounting
Business Management
Economics
Product Design and Technology
Foundation Maths
General Maths
Mathematical Methods
Specialst Maths
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology
Food Studies
Geography
History
Legal Studies
English
English as an Additional Language
English Language
Applied Computing
Media
Visual Communication Design
Languages (other than English)
Health and Human Development
Outdoor and Environmental Studies
Physical Education

Extra-curricular activities

Swimming /Athletics Carnival
Japan tour to sister school
EAL excursions
Regular performing arts events including Bentleigh's Got Talent
VCE formal event
Whole school musical

Sports offered

Australian football, badminton, baseball, basketball, bowls, cricket, football (soccer), futsal, handball, hockey, netball, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English language centre located within 13 kms of school

Languages taught

Japanese
French

My name is Liuxin Zhu. I was an international student at Bentleigh Secondary College for two years. I graduated in 2018. I am now studying a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne. I want to thank all my friends from different backgrounds who enhanced my understanding towards different cultures. I also appreciate all the contributions from our school members, who were trying their best to create the possibilities for me to achieve my goals
- Liuxin Zhu, currently studying Bachelor of Commerce, University of Melbourne