Address  Coomoora Road Sprinvale South Victoria 3172, Australia

Number of students  690


Introduction

Coomoora Secondary College is a single campus, coeducational college providing disciplined academic studies for students in the southeastern suburbs.

Building and facilities are extensive, modern and attractive. Staffs are fully qualified professional, committed to the success of students. The local community supports languages studied in the College.

Expectations of students are high in learning and conduct. Firm discipline and compulsory uniform create a positive educational atmosphere. Respect and cooperation among students are valued in a harmonious environment.

The broad range of courses enables successful progress to higher studies. A program of exciting and creative co curricular activities in music, drama and sport nurtures the individual growth of students, instilling confidence and leadership.

2001 VCE Results and Year 12 Student University / TAFE Placements

• 98 per cent of Year 12 students successfully completed their VCE -12 per cent achieved a score above 90 and the highest score was 98.7; 18 per cent of all assessment grades were A or A+
• 88 per cent of all students have received offers from Victorian universities and TAFE institutes in a wide range of studies, including business, science, multimedia, computer science and education

• Provided by qualified staff to students at all levels, via individual assistance, group withdrawal or timetabled classes
• Special studies at Years 11 and 12
• Language assistance staff, in Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Chinese

• Vietnamese
• French
• Indonesian
• Chinese

• Instrumental music, bands, choir, musical production
• Accelerated learning program to Year 12 and University
• Work experience placements and vocational courses
• Human powered machine, language, mathematics, science, arts competitions
• Peer support program
• Student representative council
• Links with primary schools
• Extensive sport program involving professional coaches

• Four modern computer centres, individual information technology resources (more than 300 computers throughout the College)
• Four science laboratories with modern equipment
• Sporting , music and drama performance centre as well as theaters
• Creative arts and technology centre
• Library complex with computerised research facilities including the Internet
• Extensive, well maintained grounds
• Modern canteen with extensive ethnic menu
• Year 12 study facility and a careers advisory centre
• Library complex with computerised research facilities including the internet

• Student welfare coordinator and specialist visiting counselors available for personal guidance
• Sub-school structure with coordinators
• Overseas student coordinator and individual staff guidance
• Language teacher aide
• Integration teacher and aide