Highvale Secondary College

Students attending Highvale Secondary College enjoy excellent learning opportunities in a safe, caring environment. The College offers a broad curriculum and learning pathways to develop students’ academic and social skills. The experienced staff and modern teaching facilities provide students a place to strive and grow. The College values bringing out excellence, integrity, resilience, respect and responsibility in each student.

School Values: Excellence, Resilience, Responsibility, Integrity, Respect

Special Programs

Robotics program
Academic, music and sport scholarships
Experienced International School Program staff
Affordable instrumental music lessons at school
Extensive music program, including orchestra and stage band
Student leadership program

Student support services and programs

Tutoring program
Daily after-school homework club for international students
Dedicated VCE centre
Careers and pathways program including individualised career counselling
Caring and experienced International Student Program staff
On-site clinical psychologist and mental health practitioner

Principal

Evan Miller

Number of students

1100

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$400

International Student Coordinator

Nancy Geng

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$400

VCE Subjects

Art Making and Creating
Drama
Music (Performance and Investigation)
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
English
English as an Additional Language
English Language
Applied Computing
Media
Systems Engineering
Visual Communication Design
Languages (other than English)
Health and Human Development
Outdoor and Environmental Studies
Physical Education

Extra-curricular activities

International student morning teas and social activities
Inter-school and local community music performances
Chess club, robotics club and environmental club
Debating
VCE study camp
Participation in state, national and international academic competitions

Sports offered

Athletics, Australian Rules Football, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross-country, Fencing, Netball, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English Language Centre located within 5 kms of school

Languages taught

Chinese
French
German

Highvale has encouraged me to become a responsible, reliable, and compassionate leader. Besides high-quality education, Highvale also impresses me with its multicultural and diverse community which is celebrated vibrantly. Because of its community’s inclusive nature, I never feel like I am alone and away from my family.
- Mehra Mumtahina, International Student Captain 2022