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Werribee Secondary College

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 12 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1600
Type Co-educational
Opened 1956
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Australian Curriculum, IB (DP)
Taught languages Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish, Italian
Strengths Sport, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Werribee Secondary College is a government, co-educational secondary school in Werribee, Victoria, serving students aged 12 to 18. It delivers the Australian Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) alongside Victorian senior pathways. In Junior School (Years 7–8) the curriculum includes English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Health and Physical Education, Technology, Arts and Languages (LOTE). All students study one language other than English (Chinese, Japanese or Spanish) and join a daily homegroup. In Middle School (Years 9–10) there are electives in The Arts and Technology while continuing core subjects. Senior years provide VCE, VET, VCE VM, VPC, or the IBDP, with Year 10 IB Link into Year 12. Since 2013 the college has offered the IB Diploma Programme. The campus includes a gym, an auditorium with a canteen, a music recital centre and a 200-seat theatre, language and science centres, a library, and two ovals. Co-curriculars include music and performing arts and an Army Cadet Unit; the Duke of Edinburgh's Award is embedded. 98% of students received higher education offers in VTAC rounds 2023–2025.

45 Duncans Road, Werribee VIC 3030, Australia

The Essentials

Werribee Secondary College has 1,600 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
45 Duncans Road, Werribee, Victoria, Australia

Stages
Single-campus, co-educational, Years 7-12

Type
Co-educational government secondary school

Additional learning support
Disability Inclusion is provided, including a Disability Inclusion Profile to identify strengths and needs and plan adjustments. The school receives additional funding and supports for students with disability and diverse learners, including autistic students; supports include staff training, expert advice, and equipment for learning.

Country affiliation
Australia

School day structure
School day begins with Homegroup from 8:50 to 9:05, followed by six class periods from 9:05 to 3:04. Recess is 10:43-11:04, and lunch is 12:43-1:25.

Bus service
Bus services are operated by CDC Victoria. Call (03) 9977 9911 for bus stops and times.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
All items must have the college logo (excluding socks, tights, shoes and gloves). The uniform includes a maroon blazer, white shirt, tie, navy trousers or shorts, tartan skirt or summer dress, navy jumper (Years 7–9) or cherry red jumper (Years 10–12), white or black socks, and black leather school shoes; a navy rain jacket and hats are optional, and Year 12 students may wear a navy jacket during Terms 2–4. PE uniform may be worn on PE days.

Food Options
Atrium Café (Canteen) is operated by H&H and provides fresh meals daily; lunch can be pre-ordered via the Flexischools app with a fast-collect point.

House System
All students belong to one of four houses: Baanh (Blue, Platypus), Biik (Red, Echidna), Kupkupbayi (Green, Fruit Bat), Nhawiinh (Yellow, Wedge-tailed Eagle). The house system was introduced in 2026 with names supplied by the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation, each with a native animal mascot.

Governance and Ownership
Werribee Secondary College is a Victorian government school, governed by a School Council that meets monthly to oversee finance, strategic planning and policy development. The college is CRICOS-accredited (Department of Education, 00861K).
Fees
*Application fees*
- No application fee is charged for enrolment; there is no separate tuition application payment required.

*Tuition fees by year group (structure and itemised contributions)*
- There are no compulsory tuition fees. Instruction to meet the Victorian curriculum is provided without charge; the school requests voluntary Curriculum Contributions and Other Contributions that are itemised by year group.

*Junior School — Years 7 & 8 (itemised voluntary contributions per student per year)*
- Curriculum contributions (examples listed): Art – paints/drawing materials: AUD 40; Technology – classroom materials/consumables: AUD 60; Library online/print access: AUD 20; IT resources & digital technologies (computer labs, software, bandwidth): AUD 50; Printing/photocopying: AUD 10.
- Other contributions (examples listed): School Sports Victoria affiliation: AUD 10; Compass (student & parent communication): AUD 20; Student services & wellbeing programs: AUD 15; First aid equipment: AUD 10; Locker provision & maintenance: AUD 10; Air conditioning provision: AUD 30; Grounds upkeep & improvement: AUD 25.
- Extra‑curricular items and activities are user‑pays (examples and typical charges): Year 7 Adventure Park transition excursion (transport + activity) AUD 85; Sports carnival transportation AUD 25; College yearbook, instrumental music lessons and instrument hire are charged as scheduled (amounts listed as to be advised). These items are charged when the activity is offered.

*Middle School — Years 9 & 10 (itemised voluntary contributions per student per year)*
- Curriculum contributions (examples listed): Elective fees where applicable — typical elective charge AUD 35 per elective, per semester (applies only if the student takes electives on the specified list); Library access: AUD 20; IT resources & digital technologies: AUD 50; Printing/photocopying: AUD 10.
- Other contributions match the same categories as junior school (Compass, wellbeing, first aid, locker, air conditioning, grounds etc.) with the amounts itemised on the published list. Extra‑curricular activities (yearbook, instrumental lessons, transport for carnivals, camps/excursions) are user‑pays and invoiced when scheduled.

*Senior School — Years 11 & 12 (itemised voluntary contributions per student per year)*
- Curriculum contributions (examples listed): Additional practice exams: AUD 25; Library access: AUD 20; IT resources & digital technologies: AUD 50; Printing/photocopying: AUD 10.
- Other contributions follow the same categories as other year groups (Compass, wellbeing, first aid, locker, air conditioning, grounds). Extra‑curricular items (yearbook, instrumental music, transport for events, optional camps/excursions) are user‑pays and charged as they occur.

- Totals: The published parent payment forms list itemised contributions and user‑pays activities; totals are calculated from the selected voluntary and user‑pays items for each student.

*Per‑term breakdown*
- Contributions and charges are published as annual/item amounts rather than compulsory per‑term tuition instalments. Payments may be made at any time during the year and extra‑curricular charges are invoiced when scheduled. There is no separate compulsory per‑term tuition charge.

*Billing schedule and payment terms*
- Voluntary contributions and user‑pays items are billed and payable via the school's online payment platform (Compass) or by other accepted methods at any time during the year; user‑pays activities are invoiced when they are scheduled. Payment plans are available for extra‑curricular items where required; financial support options (CSEF, State Schools Relief and school hardship arrangements) are available for eligible families. Contact the college operations manager for payment plan arrangements.

*Boarding fees*
- Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as a day secondary college and does not charge boarding fees.

*Other costs and fees parents should expect*
- Uniforms: All official uniform items are purchased from the listed uniform supplier (Academy Uniforms); pricing is available through the supplier's ordering service and delivery options are provided. Locker lock: AUD 18 (available from the front office). Booklists: school booklists are provided and books may be ordered through the nominated bookseller (JP Books). VET/SBAT: some Vocational Education & Training (VET) costs are payable directly to the Registered Training Organisation and not to the college. Camps, excursions, specialist materials for particular electives, instrumental music lessons, instrument hire and the yearbook are charged as scheduled.

*CSEF and other assistance*
- Eligible secondary students may receive Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) support (standard secondary payment amount listed as AUD 225). State Schools Relief assistance for uniforms is available for eligible families.

*Refund information*
- Refund requests are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Refunds are provided where the school deems this reasonable and fair, taking into account whether a cost has already been incurred and the Department's Parent Payment and Financial Help for Families policies.

*Fee payment options (accepted methods)*
- Online via Compass; cash payments; EFT (in person or over the telephone). Payment plans for extra‑curricular charges are available on request.
Academics

Werribee Secondary College teaches Australian Curriculum, IB (DP) for students aged 12 to 18.

Curriculum
Junior School Years 7 & 8 are based on the Victorian Curriculum, with English, Mathematics, Science, Geoscience and Culture, Health and Physical Education, Technology, Arts and Languages (LOTE). All students study one language other than English, selecting Chinese, Japanese or Spanish, and participate in a daily homegroup. High achieving students may enrol in the Select Entry Program (SELP), which offers a more challenging advanced level curriculum. Middle School Years 9 & 10 include English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities (History, Geography and Economics), ICT and Health and Physical Education, with electives in The Arts, Technology (and IT in Year 10), and Languages. Senior years offer VCE, VET, VCE VM and VPC, or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. The IB Diploma begins with Year 10 IB Link and continues in Years 11 and 12, comprising three core areas (Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and Creativity, Action, Service) and six subjects; costs apply to undertake the IBDP.

Exam Results
98% of students received a higher education offer in the first VTAC rounds in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Higher Education Progression
The college aims for students to transition to work or further education with the required skills and knowledge to manage their careers. 98% of Year 12 graduates received a higher education offer in the first VTAC rounds in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Graduates pursue pathways to apprenticeships, universities, TAFEs and employment. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is offered as an alternative to VCE.

Gifted and Talented
The Select Entry Learning Program (SELP) is for high‑achieving students. It provides acceleration, extension and enrichment within a challenging curriculum and a wide range of co-curricular activities. Enrollment is limited to students already enrolled at the college and is subject to designated school zone requirements.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school uses School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) to promote positive behaviour, wellbeing, and inclusion. SWPBS is delivered as a four-tier system (universal, targeted, intensive) and is guided by a matrix of 30 positive behaviours taught through Homegroups. A multidisciplinary Student Wellbeing team promotes academic, personal, and social development; it includes a Mental Health Practitioner and Wellbeing Practitioners who provide 1:1 counselling, case management, education support, and group programs, with referrals to external services as needed. The Secondary Schools Nurses Program partners with the college to support health and wellbeing. A social skills group runs during recess and lunch as part of Year 7 transitions to support social-emotional needs.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The college uses a Disability Inclusion approach with a funded, enhanced model to support students with disability and diverse learners. This includes a Disability Inclusion Profile to identify strengths and needs and to guide personalised funding and educational adjustments. The Disability Inclusion Profile Process explains how eligibility is determined and how extensive adjustments are planned and reviewed. Staff receive training and professional development to implement supports, funded by the DIP for a range of activities including adjustments, equipment, and expert advice.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as an Additional Language (EAL) is offered as a separate class and program from mainstream English. EAL learners study English as a language while also learning the knowledge, understanding and skills of English as an additional language. The EAL curriculum uses the four macro skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing to develop language, literacy, and intercultural understanding. About half of the student body (50%) have English as an Additional Language. Multicultural Education Aide supports EAL students and Karenni families, working on-site with families to access information and services.

Mental Wellbeing
Student Wellbeing Services promote the academic, personal, and social development of all students and are supported by a multidisciplinary Wellbeing Team that includes a Director of Wellbeing, a Mental Health Practitioner, Student Wellbeing & Inclusion Practitioners, and Student Engagement Coordinators/Youth workers. They provide individual and group support, parent consultation, and linkage to community services; group programs may include social skills groups, conflict resolution, anger management, grief and loss, and other sub-school programs. The college partners with the Secondary Schools Nurses Program to prevent ill health and coordinate health support. Access to Student Wellbeing is a free service and information is kept private and confidential. Urgent crisis support is available via external services and emergency numbers the school lists for immediate help.

Safeguarding
The school has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy that demonstrates commitment to a child-safe and child-friendly environment and aligns with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. The Director of Wellbeing & Inclusion monitors compliance, and a Student Wellbeing & Inclusion team discusses child safety issues; concerns can be raised via the school office, email, or Compass. The policy includes a Child Safety Code of Conduct that sets boundaries for appropriate behaviours and outlines reporting processes. The school identifies and manages risks to child safety through a Child Safety Risk Register and related risk management practices, including annual review. Family engagement is encouraged and information about child safety policies is shared through multiple channels; staff receive ongoing child safety and mandatory reporting training and induction.
Parent Experience

History
Werribee Secondary College is a single-campus, co-educational Years 7–12 college with over 1600 students. It is the longest established secondary school in the Wyndham area. In 2013, it became the first Victorian Government school to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with the first cohort enrolled that year. The college is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization to offer the IB Diploma Programme. IB students have achieved excellent results.

Community
Students, parents, carers and staff work together in a welcoming, diverse and supportive community that values respect and belonging. The school implements School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) to promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and inclusion, guided by a 30-behaviour matrix taught through Homegroup. SWPBS is complemented by a comprehensive Student Support & Wellbeing program, with a multidisciplinary team providing counselling, targeted supports, and family engagement. As a proud International School, the college supports multicultural engagement through targeted programs and specialist staff.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a School Council, a legally formed body that oversees the school's direction on finance, strategic planning, child safety and policy development and review. The Council meets monthly. Nominations for election to School Council are called by the Principal in February each year, and all parents and guardians of a student are eligible to stand for election as a Parent Member. The Council includes student and staff members and operates with sub-committees on finance and curriculum. Copies of each council meeting agenda are available to the school community on Compass.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The college comprises permanent and portable classrooms. There is a gymnasium and auditorium that include food technology rooms and a canteen. The music recital centre is the newest building and contains small music rooms, sound recording studios and a 200-seat theatre. An art and technology wing, a language centre, a science centre with science classrooms and a science preparation room, plus a library, staff resource centre and administration form part of the campus. Forty portables have been upgraded and refurbished, and the college has access to two ovals for sport and recreation.

Sports Facilities
The college has access to two ovals, College Oval and Soldier's Reserve, used for interschool cricket, Australian rules football, rugby and soccer. The gymnasium hosts basketball, badminton, netball and volleyball, with basketball courts located adjacent to the College Oval.

Academic Facilities
The campus includes a language centre and a science centre with science classrooms, a science preparation room, LOTE rooms and offices. An art and technology wing provides spaces for creative and practical subjects. The school library supports learning and is complemented by a staff resource centre and administration facilities. Forty portables provide additional learning spaces on campus. The music recital centre contributes to arts education with small music rooms, sound recording studios and a 200-seat theatre.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Co-curricular programs include music and performing arts, and the college runs an exclusive WSC Army Cadet Unit.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The college offers a broad range of core and elective subjects from years 7 to 12, building strong foundations for future study and work. Beyond the classroom, students pursue interests in sport, music, drama, debating and other enrichment opportunities. In senior years, pathways include VCE, VET, VCE VM, and VPC, with the option to undertake the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) starting with Year 10 IB Link and continuing through Year 12. 98% of our students received a higher education offer in the first VTAC rounds in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Arts & Creative
Elective studies include The Arts. Students may engage in music, drama and debating as part of their curriculum or co-curricular program, with enrichment opportunities beyond the classroom to develop creative expression. The college supports creative inquiry and performance across subjects.

Cultural & Language
All students study one language other than English, selecting Chinese, Japanese or Spanish. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is offered as an alternative to the Victorian curriculum, beginning with Year 10 IB Link and continuing to Year 12, with language learning and global perspectives embedded in its approach. Languages (LOTE) are an integral part of the curriculum across year levels.

Social & Hobbies
Students are encouraged to pursue interests in sport, music, drama and debating, along with a range of enrichment activities beyond the classroom. Co‑curricular programs, including the Army Cadet Unit, provide additional opportunities for social engagement and teamwork. The college supports students' hobbies and social development through a broad extracurricular program.

Community & Service
The Army Cadet Unit offers leadership and personal development opportunities within the Australian Army Cadets framework. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award program is embedded in school activities, promoting volunteering, skill development, physical activity and adventure. Students engage in community-oriented experiences that build service and responsibility.

Leadership & Professional
The Careers Office provides one-to-one guidance for pathways after school, with a dedicated careers team. Students access a range of career programs, including Morrisby profiling (Year 9), Career Voyage (Year 10), TAFE tasters, university tasters and Careers Expos, plus work experience and structured workplace learning. The college also supports leadership and transition planning to post-school options through targeted career education.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Health and Physical Education is delivered across the junior, middle and senior years. Daily homegroup sessions help students build connections with teachers and peers. The college implements wellbeing and behaviour support frameworks, including SWPBS, and maintains a commitment to an inclusive, supportive environment for all students.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include Chinese, Japanese and Spanish. In Years 7 and 8 all students study one language other than English (LOTE). In Years 9 and 10 languages are offered as electives, while senior years offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program as an alternative to the VCE, with an IB Link program in Year 10. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available for newly arrived or non-native English speakers.
Reputation

Awards
SWPBS Silver Award 2025 — Silver level acknowledgement for School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) implementation.

Accreditations
International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) accreditation — enables delivery of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
CRICOS registration (Department of Education, 00861K) — enables international students to enroll at the college.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Enrolment is zoned. A place is guaranteed for students whose permanent residential address lies within the school's designated zone. Confirm your zone with Find My School. International students follow separate enrolment information.

2. Year 7 enrolments use the primary school placement process. The primary school provides a Year 7 Placement Information Pack and the application form. Parents must complete and return the placement form to the primary school within the placement timeline. After placements are confirmed, the enrolment process begins and communications move back to the primary school.

3. Late enrolments for Year 7 are handled via the Application to Enrol Form. The form should be downloaded and completed and sent to enrolment@werribeesc.vic.edu.au with supporting residential address documents. No applications are processed during school holiday times. Applications for out-of-zone enrolment are considered only if space is available, using the priority order of placement.

4. Years 8 to 12 enrolment requires residence within the school zone. Admissions can only be considered for families in the zone. To apply, download and submit the Application to Enrol Form with supporting documents, including the 100-point address check, to enrolment@werribeesc.vic.edu.au. No enrolments are processed during school holiday times.

5. Interview: An admission interview with an Assistant Principal is required for eligible requests to proceed to enrolment. Applicants should bring documents such as the student's last two semester reports, the birth certificate, and, if applicable, a passport and visa. If applicable, details of any disabilities or supports may be provided for consideration. Finalise enrolment after the interview and submission of the required forms.

6. Select Entry Learning Program (SELP): SELP places are offered only to students who are already enrolled at WSC. There is high demand for SELP and spaces are limited. Places follow the same placement process as standard enrolments and still require residence within the designated zone.
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