Hume Central Secondary College

A culturally rich learning community giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in school and life. The college has three campuses and an on-site English language centre where international students are supported to develop their English language skills. New facilities and a broad curriculum ensure students are engaged and excited by learning.

School Values: Achievement, Diversity, Success

Special Programs

Victorian Curriculum of Education (VCE) tutorials and workshops
1:1 netbook program
Performing arts program
Mentoring programs
High ability programs
Debating and public speaking

Student support services and programs

After-school support and enrichment tutorials for Year 7-12 students
Collaboration with universities and high performing colleges to enhance VCE student performance
Student wellbeing coordinators, youth workers, multicultural aides, nurses and psychologists
Doctors in schools' program
Careers support
Student leadership and mentor and alumni programs

Principal

Jeffrey Mulcahy

Number of students

1200

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$600

International Student Coordinator

Michelle Lorier

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$370

VCE Subjects

Art Making and Creating
Music (Performance and Investigation)
Accounting
Business Management
Product Design and Technology
Foundation Maths
General Maths
Mathematical Methods
Specialst Maths
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics
Psychology
Sociology
Food Studies
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

VET Subjects

Business
Community Services
Engineering
Information, Media and Technology
Integrated Technology
Small Business
Sport and Recreation

Extra-curricular activities

International student support
Performing arts (music, drama and dance) program with a biannual production
School camps (year level and outdoor education camps)
Extensive sports program
City school experience programs
Enrichment and extension programs (toastmasters, debating and public speaking, and science, technology, engineering, arts and maths (STEAM))

Sports offered

Australian football, badminton, basketball, football (soccer), netball, rugby, table tennis, track and field, volleyball

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English language centre onsite at Blair Street Junior campus and English as an Additional Language (EAL) across all campuses

Languages taught

Spanish
Other languages available through the Victorian School of Languages

The teachers were always encouraging us to set our goals and were determined for us to achieve them. They continuously provided advice, help and guidance to solve our problems. Hume Central Secondary College does not only focus on academic achievement but also provides support for our mental health and wellbeing.
- Chau Bui, currently studying a Bachelor of Biomedicine, University of Melbourne