East Doncaster Secondary College

Situated 19 kms from Melbourne city centre, East Doncaster Secondary College offers modern facilities set amongst substantial grounds and playing fields. The multicultural environment provides students with abundant subject choices. A broad curriculum includes languages, science, maths, humanities, technology and arts. Skilled teachers and staff nurture a culture of curiosity to develop students’ academic and social skills. Graduating Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) students gain university and tertiary college pathways.

School values: Curiosity, Excellence, Fairness, Respect, Care and compassion, Resilience and teamwork

Special Programs

Senior student leadership opportunities
Years 10-12 study skills and sports programs
Regular excursions and cultural activities
Onsite intensive English language centre orientation program Jan and Jul

Student support services and programs

Two specialist international student coordinators (Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese)
Wellbeing centre with several specialist wellbeing staff (Mandarin and Cantonese)
Careers practitioner and personalised university course counselling
After-school mentor club
Wide range of clubs including mentor, sports, arts, games, dance, debating and chess

Principal

Karen Boyle

Number of students

2,350

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$950

International Student Coordinator

Simon Veerhuis

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$420

VCE Subjects

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

VET Subjects

Animal studies
Applied Fashion Design and Technology
Automotive
Building and Construction
Business
Creative and Digital Media
Community Services
Dance
Electrical Industry
Engineering
Equine Studies
Health
Hospitality
Information, Media and Technology
Integrated Technology
Laboratory Skills
Music Industry
Small Industry
Small Business
Sport and Recreation

Extra-curricular activities

Academic competitions and extension work
Student leadership opportunities
Summer and winter international student excursions
Drama and musical productions
Instrumental music with multiple choirs, ensembles and performance opportunities
Participation in a wide range of inter-school sports

Sports offered

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

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English language centre onsite

Languages taught

Chinese
Italian

Studying at East Doncaster Secondary College (EDSC) as an international student has been such a privileged and rewarding experience that will be engraved on my personal journey of growing up. From getting patient guidance and warm encouragement from the teachers, to the welcoming and collaborative environment I received from my classmates, choosing EDSC has provided me with a community filled with belonging, growth and gratitude. No matter whether it was the knowledgeable lessons that were taught in the school, or the various extracurricular activities arranged in our spare time, there are so many meaningful and memorable moments that I will cherish forever!
- Runyu (Richard) Kang, 2025 School Dux

Accessible public transport to school, universities, further education colleges and city
Peaceful, safe, residential area with abundant parks and sporting facilities
Close to shopping centres, libraries, restaurants, banks, Asian and Western medical practitioners