Koonung Secondary College

Bordering cosmopolitan Box Hill, Koonung Secondary College in Mont Albert North is a co-educational Years 7-12 school. Staffed by a team of qualified and committed professionals, the College nurtures a stimulating learning environment. Students access a challenging, wide-ranging curriculum and study within a secure, disciplined environment. Both academic and personal development is actively encouraged. The College promotes a culture of excellence that endorses respect for others and generates student leadership interest and opportunities.

School Values:

Having high expectations and being aspirational
Working together in a positive and constructive way
Acceptance of individual differences and cultural diversity

Special Programs

SEEK program
Experienced and caring international student team
Homework club after school each week
Careers resource centre
School counsellor and nurse
International student captain and peer support

Student support services and programs

Experienced international Chinese assistant
Careers resource centre
International student captains
Peer support program
School counsellor
School nurse

Principal

Andrew McNeil

Number of students

1200

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$650

International Student Coordinator

Tracey Song

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
Product Design and Technology
Foundation Maths
General Maths
Mathematical Methods
Specialst Maths
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics
Psychology
Sociology
Food Studies
Geography
History
Legal Studies
Religion and Society
English
English as an Additional Language
English Language
Media
Systems Engineering
Visual Communication Design
Languages (other than English)
Australian and Global Politics
Health and Human Development
Physical Education

Extra-curricular activities

French and Japanese study tours
Homework club to assist with student progress and development
World challenge overseas
Educational expeditions
Annual school musical production
Lunchtime clubs and activities

Sports offered

Athletics, Australian Rules Football, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country, Fitness Testing, Golf, Hockey, Netball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English Language Centre located within 5 kms of school

Languages taught

French to Year 12
Japanese to Year 12

I enjoyed my time at Koonung Secondary College. Here I realised you could only achieve excellence through perseverance, endeavours, and progress should never be kept waiting.
- Yang Ke, Dux of Koonung Secondary College

Well-serviced by train lines and bus routes
Central location within easy access of Deakin, Monash, Melbourne and RMIT universities
Close proximity to the popular multicultural Box Hill shopping district