Victoria
Macleod College
Macleod College enjoys a reputation for academic success and excellent
Victorian Certificate of Education results. Student achievement in physics, biology,
psychology and music is of particular note. The college educates Years Prep-12 and
offers an exceptional range of subject choice. Extracurricular programs are a special
strength and include the Macleod College Music Academy, student leadership and
resilience and wellbeing programs. The school enjoys close ties with La Trobe
University, located just two kilometres away.
Features of the local area
• Very well-serviced by train lines and bus routes
• Native parklands within walking distance
from school (Gresswell Forest and kangaroos)
• Close to shopping centre
• 20 minutes by train to Melbourne city centre
Languages taught
German
Special programs
• International students pastoral care and extra
study support
• School partnerships in China and Germany
• Student leadership program, including
international student captaincy
• School camps and interstate trips
• Vocational Education and Training/Victorian
Certificate of Applied Learning programs
• Years 7-10 High Achievers Program
• Before and after-school care
Intensive English Language classes
Provided at English Language Centre located
within 12 kilometres of school
Student support services and programs
• Health and wellbeing team (School nurse,
chaplain, youth worker)
• Careers resource centre including full-time
careers and further education teacher
• Multiple subject teachers instruct the same
class to provide learning stability
• Peer support program
• Student welfare coordinator
• School psychologist
Extracurricular activities
• Range of student leadership opportunities
• Homework Club, (English, Mathematics,
Science)
• School Radio Station
• Music Program
• Sport Program
Sports offered
Athletics, Australian Rules Football, Badminton,
Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country, Fencing,
Fitness, Handball, Hockey (Field and Indoor),
Netball, Recreational Sports, Soccer, Softball,
Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball
CRICOS Provider Name: Department for Education and Training Victoria
CRICOS Provider Code: 00861K