Sunbury Downs College

Sunbury Downs College is an inclusive, medium-size, caring co-educational school. The college has an holistic approach to student growth and development. We offer a comprehensive curriculum and a wide variety of extra-curricular programs supporting the achievement of successful learning outcomes by students, including quality pathways and destinations.

Special Programs

English extension program for Year 12 students
One-to-one student laptop program
Homework program to support VCE students with their studies
After-school maths help program available for all students
International student study group during lunch time every Monday

Student support services and programs

Youth workers
Social workers
Adolescent school nurse
Part-time psychologist
Learning support team

Principal

Warwick Beynon

Number of students

615

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$600

International Student Coordinator

Anina Alexander

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$290

VCE Subjects

Art Making and Creating
Music (Performance and Investigation)
Music (Style and Composition)
Business Management
Foundation Maths
General Maths
Mathematical Methods
Specialst Maths
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics
Psychology
Food Studies
Geography
Legal Studies
English
English as an Additional Language
English Language
Applied Computing
Media
Visual Communication Design
Languages (other than English)
Health and Human Development
Outdoor and Environmental Studies
Physical Education

VET Subjects

Automotive
Business
Community Services
Music Industry
Sport and Recreation

Extra-curricular activities

Outdoor education, debating and public speaking programs
Student leadership program
Camps and excursions - Year 12 VCE retreat at Melbourne University
Instrumental music program including annual musical production
After-school maths and English clubs
Science talent search

Sports offered

Australian football, badminton, baseball, basketball, cross country, football (soccer), netball, softball, track and field, volleyball

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English language school located within 25 kms

Languages taught

Italian
Vietnamese, Chinese, Hindi and Japanese (offered through Victorian School of Languages)

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Located at the foothills of the picturesque Macedon Ranges
Metropolitan and regional public transport access by rail and road
A local community with a wide range of clubs and groups including, sporting teams, music, drama and art/craft