Banksia-LaTrobe Secondary College
Banksia-LaTrobe Secondary College Information
- Address: 230 Banksia Street (Private Bag 5)
- Ivanhoe, Victoria 3079
- Distance from Melbourne: 8 km
- Principal: Gerard Fogarty/Glenn White
- International Student Coordinator: Bernadette Smith
- Number of students: 395
- Number of international students: 1
- Gender: Co-ed
- VCE Results
- VCE completion : 92%
- University offers : 43%
- TAFE/VET offers : 51%
Banksia-LaTrobe Secondary College has a history of caring for its students while helping them achieve personal goals and academic excellence. The college is located on a large site close to the city and public transport.
The broad curriculum includes ESL English classes, VCAL and VET programs. Small classes provide personalised learning. Our well-established international program and language centre caters for individual student needs and closely monitors student progress to ensure academic success.
Languages taught
- Auslan
- Chinese (first language)
Intensive English Language provided
- On-site
Special programs
- Large on-site English Language Centre is renowned for its high-quality program and experienced staff
- Study here avoids the disruption of moving schools
- Weekly tutoring program to ensure strong academic progress
- Chinese and Vietnamese-speaking International Program Assistants communicate regularly with parents
Popular sports
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Badminton
- Weights program
- Table tennis
Special facilities
- Science laboratories
- Networked information technology classrooms
- Modern multimedia studio and art rooms
- Drama and theatre facilities
- Technology (timber) facilities
- Music complex
- Modern library with internet access
- Two gymnasiums with basketball courts, weightlifting, table tennis facilities, outside tennis and basketball courts
