Gleneagles Secondary College offers a comprehensive curriculum and co-curricular program from Year 7 to 12 with a focus on VCE subjects at the senior years. Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program (SEAL) is offered with entry based on an entrance exam and interview. An overseas student exchange program with schools in Germany is available to LOTE students. An education alliance has been created between Fountain Gate Secondary College and Hallam Senior College to ensure that all students have an opportunity to follow an appropriate pathway for their senior studies.
Facilities: The school is equipped with music facilities including computer pods, band rehearsal room and soundproof practice rooms. Students have extensive access to Information Communication Technology including five computer rooms, netbooks, interactive whiteboards, wireless internet, library and a digital media centre — Apple Macs with industry-standard software. Every student in Years 10 to 12 is offered their own school netbook they can take home; these have a full range of software to assist in student learning. There is a fitness centre with new gymnasium equipment including treadmills and table tennis room, full-size indoor basketball court with seating area, hall with a stage for production, large oval and soccer fields. A VCE Study Centre provides an excellent study area for senior students.
Curriculum: There are 45 Unit 1 and 2/Unit 3 and 4 sequences on offer for VCE students. A strong focus is placed on VCE sciences, humanities, languages (German and Indonesian) and music programs as well as a variety of art subjects. The school has a Select-Entry Accelerated Learning program (SEAL) and a High Achievers Program. Numeracy and Literacy Centres provide students with regular classes with multiple teachers during Maths and English. A comprehensive instrumental music program with bands and choirs is on offer. The curriculum includes Art, Technology — Metalwork, Plastics, Food and Textile, Performing Arts — Drama and Dance, Physical Education and Sport Education, Extensive Elective program from Year 9, Public Speaking and Debating, Leadership programs — Student Voice, Student Activities Committee, community service, leadership positions, camp program at all year levels.
Sport: The school has a house system for sporting activities including swimming sports, cross-country and athletic sports. A wide range of summer and winter sports is offered to all students. The school has a strong record of sporting achievement and students regularly participate at zone, regional and state level competitions.
Student welfare programs: Gleneagles Secondary College has pastoral care programs, integration programs, a psychologist, a speech pathologist and a careers counsellor to assist students.