Your guide to every secondary school in Keysborough
As Melbourne’s south eastern suburbs grow, so does the need for more schools. So how do you choose the right one for your child? From VCE results to the programs on offer — here’s a guide to high schools in Keysborough.
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There are four schools offering a secondary education in Keysborough and surrounds.
Some are inclusive of primary schools, while others year 7 to 12.
Here’s a list of each school detailing their 2018 VCE scores, how many students and teachers attend the school and the subjects available.
927 Springvale Road, Keysborough
8796 7373
Private school
Years: Prep-12
Students enrolled 2018: 722
Teaching staff: 56
Median study score: 30
Study scores over 40+*: 5.6%
Subjects: Accounting, art, biology, business management, chemistry, English, English as an additional language, food studies, geography, health and human development, history, LOTE (English) — Chinese first language, LOTE — Chinese second language, legal studies, mathematical studies, media, physical education, physics, psychology, religion and society, theatre studies, visual communication and design.
Bus: 902 from Springvale station, 709 from Noble Park station and Mordialloc station.
Closest train station:
Springvale: 6.7km
Mordialloc: 7.1km
Dandenong: 7.2km
185 Perry Road, Keysborough
9709 0100
Private school
Years: Prep-12
Students enrolled 2018: 567
Teaching staff: 56
Median study score: 27
Study scores over 40+*: 5%
Subjects: English, general mathematics, further mathematics, mathematical methods, psychology, biology, chemistry, business management, legal studies, art, physical education, health and human development, LOTE (Turkish) religion and society.
Bus: 709 from Noble Park station
Closest train station:
Dandenong: 5.7km
Yarraman: 6km
28 Isaac Road, Keysborough
9798 1877
Public school
Years: 7-12
Students enrolled 2018: 1796
Teaching staff: 161
Median study score: 26
Study scores over 40+*: 3.1%
Subjects: Accounting, art, biology, business management, chemistry, English, English as Second Language, geography, health and human development, industry and enterprise, information technology, IT applications, international studies, legal studies, literature, general mathematics, further mathematics, maths methods, specialist mathematics, physical education, physics, psychology, software development, technological design (wood/metal/textiles), theatre studies and visual communication.
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Bus: 813 or 815 from Yarraman station
Closest train station:
Yarraman: 2km
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Gate 1 855 Springvale Road, Keysborough
9904 6003
Private school
Years: 9-12
Students enrolled 2018: 3927
Teaching staff: 432
Median study score: 35
Study scores over 40+*: 23.5%
Subjects: Accounting, art, accounting, Australian and global politics, biology, business management, chemistry, Chinese first language, Second and Second language advanced, classical studies, dance, drama, economics, English, English Second Language, French, further and general mathematics, geography, health and human development, history (20th century, Australian, Revolutions), information technology, IT applications, Japanese second language, Latin, legal studies, mathematical methods, media, music investigation, music performance, outdoor and environmental studies, philosophy, physical education, physics, product design and technology, psychology, religion and society, sociology, specialist mathematics, studio arts, theatre studies, visual communication and design. Community services and health VET, equine industry, hospitality (VCE/VET), interactive digital media (VCE/VET), technical production (VCE/VET).
Bus: 902 from Springvale station or 828 from Dandenong station
Closest train station:
Springvale: 4.9km
Noble Park: 5.8km
Yarraman: 6.5km
Source: MySchool, VEAA, Public Transport Victoria.
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