Williamstown High School

Established in 1914, Williamstown High School is one of Melbourne’s oldest and most distinguished schools. Today’s learning community reflects proudly on its past, but looks firmly to the future for its students. Senior students are well supported and consistently achieve high results on the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE). Students are encouraged to participate in a range of extra-curricular activities, including sport, drama, music, leadership and social awareness. International students are welcomed in Years 10-12 and join local students aiming for academic achievement and success with strong career and pathway support into university.

School Values: Integrity, Innovation, Our environment

Special Programs

Strong maths and science program
Extensive arts program
Theatre, music and dance programs
Active sport and recreation programs
Camps in Years 10 and 12, including a VCE study skills camp
Year 10 work experience program

Student support services and programs

Full-time International Student Coordinator and support centre
Teacher support through home group and year level coordinators
Weekly alumni tutoring available for all students
Well-equipped careers resource centre
Full-time student welfare counsellor

Principal

Gino Catalano

Number of students

1500

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$600

International Student Coordinator

Julia Genis

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$380

VCE Subjects

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

VET Subjects

Applied Fashion Design and Technology
Applied Language
Automotive
Building and Construction
Business
Creative and Digital Media
Community Services
Dance
Electrical Industry
Engineering
Health
Hospitality
Information, Media and Technology
Integrated Technology
Music Industry
Small Business
Sport and Recreation

Extra-curricular activities

Instrumental music tuition and performance program
Annual school drama and music production
Debating and public speaking
International student excursions
After-school and lunchtime clubs include gaming, art, books, history, chess and breakfast

Sports offered

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

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English language centre located within 10 kms of school

Languages taught

Indonesian
French

Two Years at Williamstown High has given me memorable moments which I really appreciate. Teachers and friends were always supportive and it made the life of an international student much easier as I would have been struggling and stuck so much without their help and encouragement.
- Thuy Nhien Le, Vietnam, previous student graduate with 94.95 ATAR