Swinburne Senior Secondary College

Swinburne Senior Secondary College Information

• Address: 505 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, Victoria 3122
• Distance from Melbourne: 8 km
• Principal: Bronwen Thompson
• International Student Coordinator: Heather Maunder
• Number of students: 420
• Number of international students: 5
• Gender: Co-ed
• Dress: Uniform
• Cost of uniform (approx.): $ nil
• VCE Results
• VCE completion : 90%
• University offers : 34%
• TAFE/VET offers : 48%

Swinburne Senior Secondary College is a co-educational college serving exclusively the needs of Year 11 and 12 students. It is located close to public transport. It has earned a high reputation in the community as a provider of a school experience that is caring, supportive and committed to bringing out the best in students. An excellent range of studies including the VCE and a selection of  VET programs is offered.  

 

Languages taught

• French

 

 

Intensive English Language provided

• At nearby English Language Centre

 

 

Special programs

• Art and graphic communication
• Business
• Visual and performing arts
• Multimedia and IT  
• Mathematics and sciences  
• A range of vocational courses

 

 

Popular sports

• Summer and winter inter-school sporting activities.

 

 

Special facilities

• Modern ICT facilities
• Brand-new performing arts centre
• 350-seat theatre
• Multimedia centre
• VCE study centre
• Well-resourced library
• Large indoor and outdoor sports areas
• Canteen and on-site uniform shop
• Music centre