Northcote High School

Northcote High School is a large, vibrant inner-city high school established in 1926 and celebrating its Centenary Year. Highly regarded for its excellence in teaching and learning and its outstanding academic results, the school offers a wide range of subjects at Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) level, including sciences, maths, commerce, humanities, music, arts and technology. The International Student Program is a highly valued part of the school’s culturally diverse learning community and its focus on preparing future ready students. It offers students from around the world, a supportive and enriching educational experience. The school is close to city universities and tertiary institutions.

School Values: Achievement, Curiosity, Humanity, Fairness

Special Programs

Acclaimed music and performing arts program
Outstanding sports program
Strong 25-year sister school partnership in China
Strong global learning and engagement programs and opportunities providing students with the skills to be successful in a rapidly changing global workplace
International tours and exchanges
Academic tutorial classes

Student support services and programs

Wellbeing provision by Mental Health Practitioner
Careers Counselling and Pathway Guidance
Career curriculum and research through Connect Program
Strong English as an additional language (EAL) program
Additional tuition opportunities for international students

Principal

Christopher Jones

Number of students

1700

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$600

International Student Coordinator

Jocelyn Hill

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$400

VCE Subjects

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

VET Subjects

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

Extra-curricular activities

Student voice and leadership
School production
Music ensembles and orchestras
Public speaking and debating program
Clubs: sports, dance, chess, board games, public art, robotics, gaming, science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM)
Feminist Coalition Girls Education program (FemCo)

Sports offered

Aerobics, australian football, badminton, basketball, cricket, cross country, football (soccer), hockey, lacrosse, netball, swimming, table tennis, track and field, volleyball

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English Language Centre onsite

Languages taught

Chinese as First Language
French
Italian
Modern Greek

My time at Northcote High School has been a meaningful and memorable journey. Over the years, I've grown not only academically but also personally, building strong friendships and learning important life skills. I'm grateful for the support from my teachers and classmates, and I will always appreciate the experiences I had here.
- Christian Tran, Graduate 2025

Inner-city location with excellent public transport
Adjacent to parkland surrounds of Merri Creek and modern community facilities
Convenient location, close to Northcote shopping precinct and within easy access to Northland Shopping Centre