Maribyrnong Secondary College

Bordering an outdoor reserve and nearby river parklands, Maribyrnong College is just 8kms from Melbourne’s city centre. Students enjoy excellent new and refurbished facilities and the school is rapidly establishing a reputation for academic excellence and high standards of student behaviour. Teachers from diverse backgrounds are skilled in supporting non-English speaking students both in class and after school. Maribyrnong College is well-serviced by public transport and is close to both Victoria University and Highpoint shopping centre.

Special Programs

Experienced Vietnamese international program assistant
International student homework club 2 days a week
Tertiary-style learning and student mentoring at nearby Victoria University
Extra Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) tuition after school
Sports academy program

Student support services and programs

A specialist International Student Program facilitator
Small class sizes in English as an Additional Language and foundation English
Careers resource centre with experience helping students plan tertiary pathways
After-school tutoring
Wellbeing team with access to social worker and psychologist

Principal

Michael Keenan

Number of students

1350

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$600

International Student Coordinator

Catherine Myers

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$370

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
Applied Computing
Media
Visual Communication Design
Languages (other than English)
Health and Human Development
Physical Education

VET Subjects

Sport and Recreation

Extra-curricular activities

Year 12 student leadership camp and high achievers club
Inter-school debating competition
Year 11 study camp at the University of Melbourne
After-school sports program
Chess club, robotics club
International student events each term

Sports offered

Australian football, badminton, basketball, football (soccer), swimming, tennis, track and field

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English language centre located within 5 kms of school

Languages taught

Italian
Vietnamese at Victorian School of Languages

I was a senior student at the college for two years and I always felt that I belonged at the school and was warmly welcomed. The teachers were always very supportive, especially the international program facilitators. I want to express my gratitude to the international school staff for their guidance and encouragement.
- Kiet Nguyen, currently studying Bachelor of Nursing, Australian Catholic University

Regular tram and bus public transport services
Adjacent to parkland and peaceful river precinct
Adjacent to Highpoint Shopping Centre and Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre and close to Melbourne city