Highvale Secondary College

Highvale Secondary College provides outstanding learning opportunities in a safe, supportive, and caring environment. We offer a broad curriculum and diverse learning pathways designed to build students’ academic achievement and personal growth. With experienced staff and modern facilities, students are encouraged to strive for excellence and reach their full potential.

School Values: Excellence, Resilience, Responsibility, Integrity, Respect

Special Programs

Robotics program
Affordable instrumental music lessons at school
Extensive music program, including orchestra and stage band
Sports program with high quality sporting facilities
Student leadership program
Debating team competing against other schools

Student support services and programs

Daily after-school homework club for international students
Dedicated Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) centre with study spaces and kitchen for our VCE students
Careers and pathways program including individualised career counselling
Caring and experienced International Student Program staff
Onsite clinical psychologist and mental health practitioner
Connect program supporting students to connect with self, their community and their future

Principal

Evan Miller

Number of students

1200

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$600

International Student Coordinator

Nancy Geng, Weiping Zhu

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$400

VCE Subjects

Art Making and Creating
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
Systems Engineering
Visual Communication Design
Languages (other than English)
Health and Human Development
Outdoor and Environmental Studies
Physical Education

Extra-curricular activities

International student morning teas and social activities
Inter-school and local community music performances
A range of clubs for students to join including robotics club and drama club
Debating where students can compete against other schools
Year 7 camp, year 9 camp and VCE study camp
Participation in state, national and international academic competitions

Sports offered

Australian football, badminton, baseball, basketball, cross country, football (soccer), netball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English language centre located within 5 kms of school

Languages taught

Chinese
French

I’ve been at Highvale since Year 7. My teachers and friends helped me settle in quickly. Over the years, I’ve seen the school grow into an even more diverse and welcoming community, where cultural backgrounds are valued. Highvale has been a place where I’ve built friendships, grown in confidence, and felt encouraged to step into leadership.
- Shuyu Lin, International Student Captain 2026