Rowville Secondary College

Rowville Secondary College is located in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs nearby to the Dandenong Ranges National Park. The college is one great school across two campuses offering 4 strength-based learning programs focused on individual student talents and passions. The school philosophy "nurturing strengths to grow curious and powerful learners" enables students to do what they love, so in turn they love coming to school to learn and grow. A broad curriculum is offered with over 50 Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) subjects to all students.

School Values: Respect, Responsibility, Excellence, Community

Special Programs

Specialist science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) academy providing acceleration, enrichment and enhancement studies
Strong links with universities and other scientific bodies
Extensive sports academy
Institute of the arts specialising in dance, drama, media, music and visual arts
Acceleration program for senior students
High achievers ability program for all year levels

Student support services and programs

English as an additional language (EAL) in small support classes
Learning mentor, wellbeing teachers, social worker and educational psychologist
Careers and pathways resource centre
Personal development program
Peer support and buddy programs along with leadership opportunities
Supportive homestay to support international study and life

Principal

Nicole Pryor

Number of students

1796

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$600

International Student Coordinator

Annie Hu

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$350

VCE Subjects

Art Making and Creating
Dance
Drama
Music (Performance and Investigation)
Music (Style and Composition)
Accounting
Business Management
Economics
Product Design and Technology
Foundation Maths
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)
Health and Human Development
Physical Education

VET Subjects

Animal studies
Applied Fashion Design and Technology
Automotive
Building and Construction
Business
Creative and Digital Media
Community Services
Dance
Electrical Industry
Engineering
Equine Studies
Health
Hospitality
Information, Media and Technology
Laboratory Skills
Music Industry
Small Business
Sport and Recreation

Extra-curricular activities

Camps and tours within Victoria, Central Australia and Tasmania
International study tours
World challenge activities
Music, dance and drama classes with competitions up to state level
Competitive sport; sport at local, state and national levels; international tours
Full instrumental music program; voice and instrumental
Annual school production

Sports offered

Australian football, badminton, basketball, cricket, golf, hockey, netball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English Language School located within 9 kms

Languages taught

Indonesian
Italian

I had a great time at Rowville Secondary College. I met lots of friends and learned how to study in a western country. One of the greatest things that I have learnt is how to ask questions and how to discuss with teachers and classmates. I learned how to talk to anyone freely and with confidence. The other excellent thing Rowville gave me was the opportunity to join in school functions, such as school formals and celebration days. I have to say they were really fun. They do help students to build strong relationships and let us meet more friends.
- Cao Yiran, practicing pharmacist in Melbourne following studies at Monash University

Natural environment with open space and Dandenong Ranges National Park nearby
Train stations and smart buses services the area
Close to a number of shopping centres, cinemas and international restaurants and grocery stores