Footscray High School

Footscray High School is a high-performing, multicultural secondary school in Melbourne’s inner west, where international students are supported to thrive in a technology-rich learning environment with clear pathways to success. As part of the Footscray Learning Precinct, the school offers strong programs in science, arts, STEAM, humanities, music, sport and leadership across a modern multi-campus setting, helping students build confidence, achieve excellence and prepare for future study and careers.

School values: Unity, Respect, Creativity, Endeavour

Special Programs

Homework club runs Monday to Thursday for ongoing academic support
Buddy program helps new students settle in and feel welcome
Academic literacy program strengthens English across all subject areas
Lunchtime clubs and activities build friendships, confidence and belonging
Former high-achieving students return as tutors across key subjects
Leadership program builds confidence in leadership and public speaking

Student support services and programs

International student staff provide coordinated academic, wellbeing and homestay support
Personalised mentoring helps students set goals and monitor progress
Welfare and inclusion support responds to individual learning and wellbeing needs
Careers and pathways guidance supports subject selection and post-school planning
School-sourced homestay offers safe, supportive accommodation for eligible students
Student-led sports and activities promote belonging, confidence and school engagement

Principal

Jillian English

Number of students

1400

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$600

International Student Coordinator

Sun LIU

Number of International students

100

Cost of homestay per week

$450

VCE Subjects

Art Making and Creating
Dance
Music (Performance and Investigation)
Theatre Studies
Business Management
Economics
Product Design and Technology
Foundation Maths
General Maths
Mathematical Methods
Specialst Maths
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics
Psychology
Food Studies
History
Legal Studies
Philosophy
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
Physical Education

VET Subjects

Hospitality
Music Industry
Sport and Recreation

Extra-curricular activities

STEAM programs inspire creativity, innovation and future-focused learning opportunities
School camps develop confidence, resilience and strong peer connections
Excursions enrich learning through cultural, educational and community experiences
Annual music and theatre productions celebrate creativity and student voice
Lunchtime clubs encourage belonging, leadership and shared student interests
Sports, fitness and student activities build teamwork, confidence and school spirit

Sports offered

Australian football, badminton, baseball, bowls, cricket, dance, football (soccer), golf, gymnastics, hockey, martial arts, netball, softball, swimming, table tennis, track and field, volleyball , rollerblading

Intensive English Language Classes

English language centre onsite (Kinnear Campus)

Languages taught

Japanese (onsite)
Italian (onsite)
Chinese (Victorian School of Languages)
Vietnamese (Victorian School of Languages)

Studying at Footscray High School helped me turn my dream into reality. Since coming to Australia, my goal was to study Pharmacy at Monash University’s Parkville campus. Throughout Years 10, 11 and 12, I received outstanding support, encouragement and guidance from teachers and staff. Their dedication, together with my hard work and determination, helped me succeed. I am now proudly studying a Bachelor of Pharmacy at Monash University.
- Mie Le, currently studying a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) at Monash University

Minutes from Melbourne city centre, University of Melbourne, Monash University Parkville campus and RMIT University
Beside Victoria University and Footscray Hospital, inspiring future health and science studies
Excellent bus and tram access makes travel simple, safe and convenient