Thornbury High School

Located 8 kms from Melbourne's city centre, Thornbury High School is set amid lovely spacious grounds. The school provides a commitment to academic excellence and successful education outcomes. Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) studies span broad and invigorating subject choices that result in excellent student achievements. A blend of professional, dedicated staff, well-resourced learning facilities and close ties with several universities creates a uniquely positive learning experience. The safe suburban neighbourhood is easily accessed by public transport.

Special Programs

Accelerated and enrichment programs
Pathways to enable students to directly access Melbourne, RMIT and La Trobe universities
Established English as an Additional Language (EAL) program
Supervised homework program
Extensive extra-curricular program, including music, sport, leadership, camp, debating
Classroom assistance provided by student teachers from the University of Melbourne

Student support services and programs

Chinese and Vietnamese International Student Program assistants
Additional English support classes
Careers and learning pathways guidance
Peer support and pastoral care program
Part-time psychologist and nurse and full-time youth worker
Supervised homework program

Principal

Michael Keenan

Number of students

1100

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$600

International Student Coordinator

Paul Mameghan

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$330

VCE Subjects

Art Making and Creating
Drama
Music (Performance and Investigation)
Theatre Studies
Accounting
Business Management
Foundation Maths
General Maths
Mathematical Methods
Specialst Maths
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology
Food Studies
Geography
History
Legal Studies
English
English as an Additional Language
Media
Visual Communication Design
Languages (other than English)
Health and Human Development
Physical Education

VET Subjects

Applied Fashion Design and Technology
Automotive
Building and Construction
Business
Electrical Industry
Engineering
Hospitality
Integrated Technology
Laboratory Skills
Music Industry
Sport and Recreation

Extra-curricular activities

International and domestic camps program
Award winning performing arts program with annual musical productions and dramatic performances
Extensive individual and team sports program
Special interest clubs such as chess, science, horticulture, sustainable environments, public speaking and debating
Student leadership program

Sports offered

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

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English language centre located within 10 kms of school

Languages taught

Chinese
Greek
Italian

I have learned so many things during my two years at Thornbury High School. I feel very lucky because I have so many choices for my subjects. The teachers are excellent and take great responsibility for my classes. I made many friends with local Australian students, particularly ones in my art class. I am now studying Animation Interactive Media at RMIT University.
- Huiquan Zhang (Year 12)