The college has had a proud academic tradition since its inception in the 1920s and aims to provide a comprehensive curriculum, enabling students to aim for excellence in any facet of education.
Facilities: Gymnasium, art and technology centre, modern computer facilities, careers centre, a new science discovery centre, a new Resource Hub, junior learning centres and an international student centre.
Curriculum: The college provides access to all learning areas: Mathematics, English, LOTE (French), Science, Technology Studies, Arts, SOSE, Physical Education and Sport. A full VCE/VET/VCAL program is offered. A Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) program offers opportunities for bright and gifted students, junior learning centres emphasise student directed learning and individual achievement, and the innovative Year 9 program encourages community involvement and leadership.
Sport: The sports program includes inter-school and house sport. An extensive Outdoor Education program is offered.
Extra-curricular activities: Individual music tuition, college band, performing arts productions, year-level camps, music, visual arts expo, overseas and interstate trips, inter-school sport, leadership programs, SRC, competitions and enrichment programs.
Student well being programs: A strong transition program assists Year 7 students to adjust well into secondary college life. Student wellbeing programs emphasise opportunities for leadership and individual growth. The philosophy and practice of Restorative Justice underpins and is embedded in the college culture. The wellbeing team includes the director of student wellbeing, the adolescent health nurse, the school chaplain and the careers counsellor.