Mount Waverley Secondary College

Mount Waverley Secondary College is a co-educational school in Melbourne’s east. One the largest government schools in Victoria, the College is noted for its students’ consistent academic success. Set over two campuses, the school offers modern junior facilities for Years 7-8, designed to meet the specific learning and developmental needs of adolescents. A separate senior site supports Years 9-12 with advanced resources and stimulating environments. A majority of graduates receive university offers and progress to tertiary study.

Special Programs

Year 12 university residential program prepares students for VCE challenges
Enrichment programs including poetry, debating, maths competitions, science talent search, World Skill Competition
Engaging programs at all year levels including camps and city experience

Student support services and programs

English as an Additional Language support
Careers resource centre
Mentor groups for senior students
Peer support program
Nurses and counsellors

Principal

Karen Wade

Number of students

1900

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$500

International Student Coordinator

Linda Smith

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$330

VCE Subjects

Art Making and Creating
Dance
Drama
Music (Performance and Investigation)
Accounting
Business Management
Economics
Product Design and Technology
Foundation Maths
General Maths
Mathematical Methods
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics
Psychology
Food Studies
Geography
History
Legal Studies
Philosophy
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
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
Equine Studies
Health
Hospitality
Information, Media and Technology
Integrated Technology
Laboratory Skills
Music Industry
Small Industry
Small Business

Extra-curricular activities

Study tours to Japan and Germany
Victorian Certificate of Education team-building
Exam preparation and revision program for Victorian Certificate of Education students
Fancy dress ball and valedictory dinner
Swimming, gymnastics, lunchtime activities and active sports program

Sports offered

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

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English Language Centre located within 4 kms of school

Languages taught

German
Japanese
Chinese as a first language

It has been my pleasure to be a student of Mount Waverley Secondary College. Life at MWSC has been full of variety and interest. All of my teachers were rich in knowledge, of good character and they taught us very earnestly. The comprehensive building layout and science facilities were perfect and a great place to study. We all worked very happily together.
- Wenjing (Maggie) Chen, currently studying Bachelor of Science, University of Melbourne