Wheelers Hill Secondary College

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Established 1980 Enrolment 553 Yearbook The Hill Phone +61 3 9561 5811 Total enrollment 562 (2013) School type State school		Grades 7-12 Colour(s) Maroon and Blue Website www.whsc.vic.edu.au Principal Marie Ghirardello Founded 1980 Colors Blue, Maroon
Address Raphael Dr, Wheelers Hill VIC 3150, Australia Similar Glen Waverley Secondar, Wellington Secondary College, Westall Secondary College, Rowville Secondary College E, Wantirna College

Wheelers Hill Secondary College is a coeducational state school in the Melbourne suburb of Wheelers Hill, Victoria, Australia. School number 8474.

The college is divided into two sub-schools and six-year levels: Middle School (7 - 9) and Senior School (10 - 12).

Ranking

Using the VCAA school results data was sorted by (%40+ study score) then (Median study score) then enrolment in VCE 3/4 units. Schools that had students in the VCE exams (Total schools listed under VCE, VET & VCAL):

2003 the college was ranked 38.6% at position 300 of 489 (494)

2004 the college was ranked 47.6% at position 255 of 487 (489)

2005 the college was ranked 54.4% at position 226 of 496 (498)

2006 the college was ranked 58.2% at position 207 of 495 (498)

2007 the college was ranked 57.1% at position 216 of 503 (508)

2008 the college was ranked 24.7% at position 385 of 511 (519)

2009 the college was ranked 48.0% at position 272 of 523 (565)

In 2009 Government school performance summary reports that it was "similar" to other public colleges.

History

Wheelers Hill Secondary College is situated in the City of Monash in Melbourne's eastern suburbs and was established in 1980. Wheelers Hill High School, as it was initially named, commenced in 1980 with 96 students and nine teachers. The buildings consisted of four general classrooms, three specialist rooms, a library and an administration office. In 1981 the enrolment was boosted by 164 new year 7 students and an additional 14-year 8 students.

Facilities

The school's grounds include:

A canteen. Students can order online via eCanteen

A food technology centre

A gymnasium

A Performing Arts Centre

A library

An art and technology wing

Science laboratories

Several computer rooms and smaller computer pods.

Sporting facilities

The school's grounds include:

An AFL and cricket oval

Two football ovals

Two netball/basketball/tennis courts

Passive recreation areas in garden settings

Technology facilities

The school has many computer labs and small pods. These are supported by Notebooks which add flexibility to the College Program.

Curriculum

Programs such as instrumental music, performing arts and sporting programs provide opportunities for students to develop particular skills outside the mainstream classroom. The College has a strong pastoral care program supported by a Student Welfare Coordinator, home groups and sub-school teams at each year level. The Pastoral Programs complement the strong academic tradition of the College. A strong emphasis on development and nurturing of leadership skills is a focus of Wheelers Hill Secondary College and programs and structures are in place to enable this.