Teen arrested after school in Geelong set on fire

A 13-year-old girl has been arrested after a school in Geelong was set on fire overnight.

A teenage girl has been arrested after a school was set on fire overnight.

Emergency crews were called to a school on Hendy Street, Geelong just after midnight on Tuesday due to a blaze.

The school sustained significant damage with up to eight classrooms scorched by fire.

A 13-year-old girl was arrested at the scene.

She is assisting police with enquiries.