McKinnon Secondary College

McKinnon Secondary College supports students on their pathway to university. The college has a long and proud tradition of academic excellence with a broad curriculum offering over 30 Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) subjects. Learning is based on traditional subject disciplines that maximise the opportunities available to students in later life. The college’s location in the southeast of Melbourne is easily accessible by train and close to Monash University.

The college has two campuses: the McKinnon Road Campus (Years 7, 10, 11 and 12) and the newly opened East Campus (Years 8 and 9).

School Values: Respect, Resilience, Creativity, Integrity, Community

Special Programs

Experienced Chinese multicultural aide
Close links with local university
Extensive instrumental music program
Wide choice of sporting activities
Enhance learning in maths and science (ELMS) program

Student support services and programs

Student manager support at all year levels
Careers resource centre
Peer support program
Student welfare program

Principal

Michael Kan

Number of students

3200

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$1,000

International Student Coordinator

Anna Zhang, Stuart Baker

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$430

VCE Subjects

Art Making and Creating
Music (Performance and Investigation)
Theatre Studies
Accounting
Business Management
Economics
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
Visual Communication Design
Languages (other than English)
Australian and Global Politics
Health and Human Development
Outdoor and Environmental Studies
Physical Education

Extra-curricular activities

Camps and excursions at all year levels
Junior and senior leadership roles
Debating and drama opportunities
Many lunchtime clubs
Alternative sport gala day

Sports offered

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

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English language school located within 10 kms of school

Languages taught

French
German
Spanish

My words seem pale when it comes to expressing how amazing our Mckinnon family is. Students come to school with such a passion and positivity on their face that you can tell it's going to be a great day. More importantly, every single one of my teachers has faith in their students. It has empowered me with incredible strength through these adjusting times, both personally and academically.
- Yuhan (Yolanda) Ye, Class of 2023

Serviced by regular train and bus routes
Busy and vibrant suburb with a pleasing, leafy aspect close to the city and beach reserves
Nearby major shopping centre