BAYSWATER SECONDARY COLLEGE

Founded in 1961, Bayswater aims to give all students the opportunity to achieve success intellectually, physically and socially in a wide range of classroom and extra-curricular activities. Uniform at all levels is compulsory.

Facilities: Gymnasium, basketball and tennis courts, oval, music centre, theatre, photography, home economics and computer rooms, library, art and technology studies areas.

Curriculum: The broad range of courses is intended to prepare students for entry to higher education or the workforce. Features of the curriculum include a unique bilingual German program, ESL and a wide range of electives and VCE subjects, including the full range of academic studies as well as a growing set of VET courses. The college also offers the VCAL.

Sport: The school provides many opportunities for students to participate in sport. Physical Education is a compulsory subject for Years 7 to 10 and is also available in VCE years. The college competes in many inter-school competitions.

Extra-curricular activities: Students benefit from a range of extra-curricular activities, including school productions, presentation balls, camps, excursions, student council, subject competitions, leadership courses and enrichment activities.

Student welfare programs: A student services team acts as a resource in all aspects of student wellbeing, including classroom and study difficulties and behaviour. There are transitional and work experience programs supported by a full-time pathways adviser.

School Information

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

  • Faith-based: None
  • Year: Year 7 - Year 12
  • Day/Boarding: Day School
  • Enrolment: 400 students
  • Interview Required Upon Enrolment: No
  • International Baccalaureate Programs offered: N/A  
  • ESL Support: N/A
  • Scholarships Available: No
  • Gifted and Talented Program: N/A
  • Preschool or Early Learning Centre: N/A
  • After School Care/ OOSH Options: None
  • Fees: Free (Government School)
  • Address:Orchard Road, Bayswater 3153
  • Phone:03 9729 2555
  • Fax:03 9729 2812
  • HSC/VCE Subjects offered:Please contact the school
  • Scholarships Available:school productions, presentation balls, camps, excursions, student council, subject competitions, leadership courses and enrichment activities.

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