Health and Physical Education Years 7-12, Humanities 7-12, VM

The College opened on its present site in 1955 and is nestled in a picturesque valley surrounded by rolling red gum hills and beautiful country. The Glenelg River meanders through the township.

It is 315km (4 hours) West of Melbourne, 290km (3 hours from Geelong) and is approximately 70km (45mins) from Hamilton Victoria and Mt. Gambier South Australia.

Casterton Secondary College is a high achieving school where students are supported to develop social skills, and positive personal attitudes and values through mutual respect and positive behaviour which underpins our commitment to provide every student with the knowledge, skills and experiences that lead to successful outcomes.

We actively encourage students to become life-long learners and support their transition through school and beyond.

Our moral purpose is to achieve the best outcomes for all students, underpinned by the school¿s values of Respect, Accountability and Persistence, and a mantra of ¿High Expectations ¿ No Excuses¿.

Casterton Secondary College services the needs and provides opportunities for the people of Strathdownie, Dergholm, Coleraine, Merino and Casterton.

Enrolment and Demographics

Casterton Secondary College is a single campus, Year 7 - 12 school. The 2026 enrolment is approximately100 students. Our students come predominantly from rural or related backgrounds; there are low levels of students born overseas and very few students of Koori background.

We currently have 15 teaching staff (including the Principal Class), with part time staff this equates to 13.8 effective fulltime positions. There are 11.1 non-teaching staff including education support staff.



We have a school doctor and mental health practitioner and are currently advertising for a school nurse.

Educational

Students at Years 7 to 10 study a core curriculum of English, Maths, Humanities, Science, PE/Health, Science, Agriculture/Horticulture, Technologies and Art.

Year 11 and 12 students select individual pathways.

The College makes every effort to provide a broad range of choices at VCE level, including access to subjects via the Virtual School. In addition to a large offering of VCE subjects, VCE Vocational Major (VM) and Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) also operate. Additionally, we have an SBA and SWL student stream.

Students benefit from the educational experiences on the adjacent 16-hectare school farm which runs sheep and cattle. They also participate in applied learning programs such as oenology, aquaculture, viticulture, and produce both glasshouse and hydroponically grown vegetables and herbs. Information can be sourced from our website www.castertonsc.vic.edu.au

The College offers a wide range of extension and enrichment programs including an instrumental music program and sport. Students participate in a range of competitions including subject competitions.

Technology

The College has two rooms of computers and a ratio of one computer to one student which includes a combination of three trolleys of netbooks, i-pads and desk top computers.



The school Intranet provides storage and pick up facilities for all students and staff.Wireless connectivity enables all staff to access the network and the internet from anywhere in the school. Smart Televisions are installed in all classrooms.

Environmental- grounds and facilities

The College grounds are extensive and well maintained providing an inviting environment to the College community and visitors. Sporting facilities include a multipurpose stadium, ovals, covered passive recreation areas, covered play area and cricket nets.

Students also have access to outdoor gym equipment (five stations).

State-of-the arts technology facilities and equipment (including a drone, plasma cutter etc.) supports students to study a wide range of subjects including Product Design Technology in Wood and Metal and Food Technology.

The music centre allows students to gain one on one, and small group instruction in a range of instruments.

Location Profile

The College opened on its present site in 1955 and is nestled in a picturesque valley surrounded by rolling red gum hills and beautiful country. The Glenelg River meanders through the township.

It is 315km (4 hours) West of Melbourne, 290km (3 hours from Geelong) and is approximately 70km (45mins) from Hamilton Victoria and Mt. Gambier South Australia.

Casterton Secondary College is a high achieving school where students are supported to develop social skills, and positive personal attitudes and values through mutual respect and positive behaviour which underpins our commitment to provide every student with the knowledge, skills and experiences that lead to successful outcomes.

We actively encourage students to become life-long learners and support t

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