Address  Towerhill Road, Frankston Victoria 3199, Australia

Number of students  1750


Introduction

Frankston High School is a dual campus, Years 7-12 coeducational school serving the community of South Frankston.

Established in 1924, the school has a long established tradition of academic excellence.

Frankston High School has a strong discipline and welfare structure, which is supportive of students and staff.

An extensive range of subjects is offered with students in Years 11 and 12 studying in the separate senior campus.

The school has a reputation for excellence in sport, music and computer technology and extends a warm welcome to international students.

2001 VCE Results and Year 12 Student University / TAFE Placements

• 100 per cent of Year 12 students successfully completed their VCE -34 students (17 per cent) achieved a score above 90, and 71 students (35 per cent) achieved a score above 80
• 93 per cent of students applying for tertiary placements have received offers from Victorian universities and TAFE institutes - 65 per cent have gained university places and 34 per cent have gained TAFE places

• ESL program Years 7 - 12 coordinated by qualified and experienced staff
• At Year 11, ESL students grouped in distinct English class to ensure success
• Intensive ESL support for new arrivals
• In-class help and small group classes
• Small classes in ESL English

• Japanese
• French

• Exemplary physical education and sport school, with an emphasis on a "sport for all" ethos
• International student exchange program
• Notebook computer program
• Extensive music program providing a range of bands and choir
• Student leadership program
• Sister schools in Japan, France, England and South Africa
• Aviation studies
• VET courses

• Separate VCE campus
• Swimming pool
• Music centre and classroom music laboratory
• Indoor sports stadium
• Extensive computer facilities, fully networked
• Two resource centres/libraries
• Extensive sports facilities
• Multipurpose hall with rock climbing wall
• Aviation construction hanger

• Home Group - a pastoral care support base in Year 7
• ESL program
• Extension and enrichment program, including a range of opportunities for students to accelerate their studies
• Hands-on Learning, a modified program to provide more "practical" opportunities for students
• Student welfare coordinator, school chaplain and careers counselor