Keilor Downs Secondary College

Keilor Downs College is located on the north-western edge of metropolitan Melbourne. The college has a strong history of academic achievement providing students with an engaging curriculum, including a wide choice of Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) studies. Students from all cultures are welcomed to our diverse community with staff and students representing over 30 different language backgrounds. The college also offers individual course and career pathway counselling to assist students to reach their personal and academic goals.

School Values:

Positive relationships based on mutual respect
A stimulating learning environment
Student wellbeing and engagement

Special Programs

Select entry accelerated learning (SEAL) program for high-performing students
Student leadership program and students making a different (SMAD) program volunteer opportunities
Sporting and physical education programs with championship winning success
Homework club
University experience Years 10–11

Student support services and programs

Dedicated International student program facilities
English language support for new students
Specialised in-class student support
Extensive student leadership programs
Individual course and career counselling
Specialist support from student wellbeing coordinators, mental health practitioner, doctors in schools

Principal

Gerard Fauvrelle

Number of students

1250

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$600

International Student Coordinator

Ben Tran

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$370

VCE Subjects

Art Making and Creating
Drama
Music (Performance and Investigation)
Accounting
Business Management
General Maths
Mathematical Methods
Specialst Maths
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology
Sociology
Food Studies
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
Physical Education

VET Subjects

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

Extra-curricular activities

Maths and science competitions
Curriculum and year-level based camps
Music program and performance, including band, solo groups and vocals
Debating teams, book club and chess club
Team sports, fitness club and specialised soccer training

Sports offered

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

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English language centre located within 10 kms of school

Languages taught

Italian
Japanese
Victorian School Of Languages on-site Saturday school

Keilor Downs College was great! Cultural activities at school allowed me to explore Australia, maintain my culture as well as having many meaningful memories. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, I received a lot of support from the school which helped me strive through Year 12 and got great achievements.
- Duong Thong Nguyen, currently studying Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Monash University