Grovedale College Information

• Address: 19 Wingarra Drive, Grovedale, Victoria 3216
• Distance from Melbourne: 80 km
• Principal: Janet Matthews
• International Student Coordinator: Janine Coombs
• Number of students: 720
• Number of international students: 1
• Gender: Co-ed
• VCE Results
• VCE completion : 93%
• University offers : 39%
• TAFE/VET offers : 39%

Grovedale College is located in a semirural setting together with surf coast communities. Extensive educational resources provide an academic focus  together with arts, sciences, sports and technology opportunities. Grovedale  College has high expectations. Students excel in innovative programs. 

The Notebook Program provides students with the opportunity to purchase and use a notebook in classes to enhance learning. The Sports Academy allows students to combine academic studies with specialised sports training and skills development.    

Languages taught

• Japanese
• Indonesian

Intensive English Language provided

• At nearby English Language Centre

Special programs

• Instrumental music
• Music and songwriting workshops
• Performing arts evenings
• College productions
• Chaplaincy program
• Student welfare support
• Peer helper program
• Leadership programs and training
• Annual awards
• Debating teams
• Public-speaking program  
• Equestrian team
• Camps
• Surf life saving
• Sister school in Japan

Popular sports

• Cricket
• Football
• Netball  
• Tennis
• Basketball

Special facilities

• Resource centre
• Senior study centre
• Careers advice centre  
• Performing arts centre
• Gymnasium
• Computer rooms
• Specialist media and music computer facilities
• Specialist technology areas
• Deaf facility
• Fitness centre