Located in the Gippsland Region of The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD), Wonthaggi Secondary College is a Year 7-12 dual campus school of around 1200 students. The Dudley Campus (Years 7 to 9) and the McBride Campus (Years 10 to 12) are situated three kilometres apart.
The College draws its students from nine primary schools located in the Bass Coast Shire. The Shire encompasses a large rural and coastal area centred around Wonthaggi, Inverloch, Grantville/Corinella, Coronet Bay and Phillip Island. Over 60% of the student population travel to the school by bus. There is one major private school in the area (Newhaven College on Phillip Island) and no other Government secondary schools.
Wonthaggi was a coal-mining town but is now the busy hub of a thriving tourist area. The College is located in a rapidly growing local government shire and this will have a substantial impact on enrolments and demographics.
Wonthaggi Secondary College is committed to:
- The achievement and maintenance of high academic standards
- The importance of striving for excellence through the provision of a stimulating and challenging curriculum
- Maximizing the potential of all students
- The development of student self discipline and independence
- Encouraging students to exhibit qualities of leadership and good citizenship
- The development of respect and cooperation amongst member groups of the school community
- The professional development and welfare of its staff
- The provision of a safe, caring, tolerant and supportive environment
