East Doncaster Secondary College

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East Doncaster Secondary College
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East Doncaster Secondary College
25 George Street

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3109

Coordinates 37°46′57″S145°09′30″E / 37.7826°S 145.1583°E / -37.7826; 145.1583
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Type Public, co-educational
MottoCreating a Culture of Curiosity
Established1974
PrincipalJohn Roberts
Enrolment1500
HousesBradman, Chisholm, Dunlop, Sutherland
Colour(s)Navy blue and yellow
  
Website www.eastdonsc.vic.edu.au

Established in 1974, East Doncaster Secondary College (EDSC) is a government high school located in East Doncaster, approximately 20 kilometres east of Melbourne. [1]

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East Doncaster Secondary College is a co-educational school and has over 1500 students. The college offers a broad education from Years 7 to 12 and has a strong multicultural background, with over 40 nationalities represented. [1] East Doncaster Secondary College also provides an advanced program, ALPHA (Advanced Learning Program for High Achievers). Students taking part in this program study one year ahead of others, until the end of Year 9.

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