Wheelers Hill Secondary College

Established in 1980, the college is located in Melbourne’s green eastern suburb of Wheelers Hill with spacious grounds and superb modern facilities. We have more than 40 nationalities and 25 languages represented at the college. Our five focus areas are science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), academic excellence, performing arts, sports and student leadership. An established International Student Program (of over 20 Years) provides excellent learning opportunities where students gain a global perspective. Experienced and caring staff help students achieve all areas of secondary education requirements. Our college’s comprehensive curriculum supports student progress to university. The school has a good connection with Monash University where some of our students go on to do tertiary studies.

School Values: Respect, Excellence, Creativity

Special Programs

RISE program - a Year 7 class for gifted and talented students, selection entries apply
Extension and enrichment program for junior school (Years 7 - 9)
Instrumental music and performing arts, whole school production
Extensive student leadership program, including positions for international students
Motivational Mondays - after-school teacher supervised study program
Badminton club

Student support services and programs

Weekly English/English as an Additional Language (EAL) support class for international students
Language assistant (Mandarin and Cantonese) supporting students in class
Career counsellor supporting students with multiple pathways
Tutoring support (external) for international students
Experienced international student coordinator caring for students 24/7

Principal

Fern Brisbane

Number of students

650

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$600

International Student Coordinator

Randalson Xia

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$380

VCE Subjects

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

VET Subjects

Music Industry

Extra-curricular activities

School camps for all year levels
Annual school theatre production involving all year levels
English, maths, science, chess and debating competitions
Extensive camp program including NASA and Central Australia trips and world challenge expedition
Year 12 study skills camp
Homework club and tutoring

Sports offered

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

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English language centre located within 7 kms of school

Languages taught

Chinese (Mandarin)
French

I am very satisfied and happy with my three Years of study experience at my school. The environment developed by my school is safe and healthy. Teachers and friends are all very friendly and create a lot of excitement in learning. Especially the teachers are very serious in teaching and imparting knowledge to me. They always try to have good and effective lectures. If I have a question, the teacher is extremely happy to explain to me in a clear and understandable way. The classes are never boring because of the excitement in the students’ speeches and the enthusiastic teaching of the teacher.
- Serena, Vietnam

Only 30 minutes to Melbourne's city centre. Close to Monash University and Holmesglen TAFE
Well serviced by trains and buses
Close to multicultural suburbs of Glen Waverley and Springvale with many grocery stores and restaurants