Mentone Girls' Secondary College

Mentone Girls’ Secondary College (MGSC) encourages girls to achieve their full potential. A broad range of learning experiences and subjects are offered with a focus on science, technology, engineering, arts and maths (STEAM). The curricular and extra-curricular education - which features a thriving instrumental music program - puts a focus on preparing students for a changing and globalised world; encouraging creative thinking; and nurturing mind, body and spirit. MGSC promotes respect, understanding, independence and celebrates our students’ cultural diversity.

School Values: Respect, Compassion, Independence, Tolerance

Special Programs

Enhancement program Years 7-9 for high performing students
Instrumental music program
English as an additional language (EAL) classes and support
Specialist STEAM centre and program

Student support services and programs

Small EAL classes with literacy learning specialist overseeing EAL courses
Careers resource centre and pathways counselling
Student wellbeing team (counsellors, wellbeing coordinators, social worker)
Student engagement clubs and activities

Principal

Linda Brown

Number of students

1151

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$800

International Student Coordinator

Yinan Zhang

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$430

VCE Subjects

Art Making and Creating
Music (Performance and Investigation)
Music (Style and Composition)
Theatre Studies
Business Management
Economics
Product Design and Technology
Foundation Maths
General Maths
Mathematical Methods
Specialst Maths
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics
Psychology
Sociology
Food Studies
History
Legal Studies
English
English as an Additional Language
Media
Visual Communication Design
Languages (other than English)
Australian and Global Politics
Health and Human Development
Outdoor and Environmental Studies
Physical Education

VET Subjects

Animal studies
Applied Fashion Design and Technology
Automotive
Building and Construction
Business
Creative and Digital Media
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

Student leadership activities keeping our students engaged with the school community
Year level camps, study tours, overseas exchange trips
Variety of clubs including robotics, anime, book club, homework, multicultural clubs

Sports offered

Aerobics, australian football, badminton, basketball, cross country, football (soccer), netball, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English language centre located within 4 kms

Languages taught

French
Japanese
Victorian School of Language Mentone Site (Chinese FL and SL)

I was an international student from 2017 to 2020, where I developed skills in public speaking, teamwork, and electives like ceramics, art, music performance, and visual communication. I made great friends and had supportive teachers who helped build my confidence. My advice is to seek feedback and ask questions—teachers and friends are your best support.
- Quynh Pham, currently studying at Monash University

8 minutes walking distance to Mentone beach and local shops and services 10 minutes walking distance
3 kms from Southland Shopping Centre accessible by public transport
1 km from Mentone Station and local shops and services. Train network accessible to Melbourne city centre