GISBORNE SECONDARY COLLEGE

The college aims to combine the best features of high schools and technical schools. It has a broad curriculum and caters for students ranging from the highly academic to those more practically oriented. The college is proud of its record of both work placement and tertiary entrance success. Uniform is compulsory.

Facilities: The school, founded in 1981, is set on a large site and features a full-size gymnasium, a music/drama hall, networked computer rooms, a dedicated Years 7 and 8 area and an outstanding series of workshops within the technology wing.

Curriculum: A diverse range of VCE subjects and VET programs are available. The college also offers a VCAL program.

Sport: Students play a large range of sports and the school fields many teams. A number of students have competed at state, national and international level.

Extra-curricular activities: School production, drama, debating, photography and chess. There are orientation camps in Year 7, a ski camp in Year 9, outdoor camps in Year 10, a bike camp and a well-developed work experience program. Students are offered tuition in instrumental music and the opportunity to perform in ensembles and band.

School Information

  • Type: Government
  • Coeducational or single-sex: Coeducational

  • Faith-based: None
  • Year: Year 7 - Year 12
  • Day/Boarding: Day and Boarding
  • Enrolment: 1064 students
  • Interview Required Upon Enrolment: No
  • International Baccalaureate Programs offered:
  • ESL Support: N/A
  • Scholarships Available: No
  • Gifted and Talented Program: N/A
  • Preschool or Early Learning Centre:
  • After School Care/ OOSH Options:
  • Fees: Free (Government School)
  • Address:Melton Road, Gisborne 3437
  • Phone:03 5428 3691
  • Fax:03 5428 4018

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