Mount Eliza Secondary College

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Mount Eliza Secondary College
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Mount Eliza Secondary College
204 Canadian Bay Road

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3930

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Type Public, co-educational, secondary
MottoHappy, Smart, Prepared
Established1975
PrincipalDanielle Vaughan
Years7 to 12
Number of students750
SloganEducated for excellence, prepared for life
Website www.mesc.vic.edu.au

Mount Eliza Secondary College is a public co-educational secondary school located in Mount Eliza, Victoria, Australia. As of 2023 the school caters to approximately 750 students in years 7 to 12 from the local area. [1] There is a minute range of course options available to choose from in VCE, VCE VM and VET courses as well as combinations of each. It has a strong international programme bringing new students to the school each year from abroad. [2]

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About the school

The school's educational system is divided into two sub-schools, each focusing mainly on the two year levels assigned to them. In an attempt to increase the focus of students at Mount Eliza Secondary College, there is an enforced compulsory school uniform. [1]

History

Mount Eliza Secondary College was founded in 1975 with a staff of 16 teachers and just over 200 students. In 2015 the school celebrated 40 years since its opening. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 Mount Eliza Secondary College Archived 2011-10-08 at the Wayback Machine , school website, Accessed 26 June 2011
  2. Website on school's international programme Accessed 16 June 2011
  3. School History Archived 2011-10-08 at the Wayback Machine Accessed 26 June 2011

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