Koonung Secondary College
Compare Government 7-12 Coeducational , Homestay School
| School Type | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Year Range | 7-12 |
| Address | 615 ELGAR ROAD Mont Albert North VIC 3129 |
| Phone | 03 9890 9662 |
| Website | http://www.koonung.vic.edu.au |
| Gender | Co-Education |
| Region | Metropolitan |
|---|---|
| Students | 1013 |
| Boys | 585 |
| Girls | 428 |
| ICSEA Value | 1086 |
| Aus. Average | 1000 |
| Finances per student | $12,051 |
|---|---|
| Aus. Average per student | $17,550 |
| Australian Government | 15% |
| State/Territory Government | 65% |
| Fees, parent contributions etc | 13% |
| Others | 7% |
School Ranking History for Koonung Secondary College
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | |
| NAPLAN (Secondary) | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
| VCE | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Student Distribution for Koonung Secondary College
Total Enrollments (Approx):
1013; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 13.7/1ICSEA Score:
1086;Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2015 NAPLAN tests:
40%| Bottom Quarter | Middle Quarters | Top Quarter | ||
| Student Distribution | 8% | 19% | 33% | 41% |
| Australian Average | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
Total Enrollments (Approx):
1084; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 14.2/1ICSEA Score:
1087;Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2014 NAPLAN tests:
37%| Bottom Quarter | Middle Quarters | Top Quarter | ||
| Student Distribution | 7% | 18% | 35% | 40% |
| Australian Average | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
Total Enrollments (Approx):
1086; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 13.7/1ICSEA Score:
1080;Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2013 NAPLAN tests:
36%| Bottom Quarter | Middle Quarters | Top Quarter | ||
| Student Distribution | 9% | 20% | 33% | 38% |
| Australian Average | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
Total Enrollments (Approx):
1140; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 14/1Student Attendance Rate:
95%ICSEA Score:
1093;Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2012 NAPLAN tests:
29%| Bottom Quarter | Middle Quarters | Top Quarter | ||
| Student Distribution | 5% | 20% | 39% | 36% |
| Australian Average | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
Total Enrollments (Approx):
1128; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 13.3/1Student Attendance Rate:
92%ICSEA Score:
1100;Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2011 NAPLAN tests:
33%| Bottom Quarter | Middle Quarters | Top Quarter | ||
| Student Distribution | 8% | 17% | 41% | 34% |
| Australian Average | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
Total Enrollments (Approx):
1120; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 14.5/1Student Attendance Rate:
92%ICSEA Score:
1100;Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2010 NAPLAN tests:
30%| Bottom Quarter | Middle Quarters | Top Quarter | ||
| Student Distribution | 11% | 16% | 32% | 41% |
| Australian Average | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
Total Enrollments (Approx):
1036; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 14.4/1Student Attendance Rate:
92%ICSEA Score:
1140;Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2009 NAPLAN tests:
32%| Bottom Quarter | Middle Quarters | Top Quarter | ||
| Student Distribution | 0% | 2% | 16% | 82% |
| Australian Average | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
Student Distribution
NAPLAN Ranking - Secondary Schools
VCE Ranking - High Schools
Koonung Secondary College is a high demand coeducational state government school. Its current enrolment is 1100 students, with a ceiling of 1200.
Koonung develops the whole child, with high expectations for their academic, social and personal development. The core curriculum includes Chinese, French and Japanese languages, as well as sport education at Years 7 and 8. Electives are offered at Years 9 and 10, and Year 10 students have access to VCE subjects.
The school is well known for its innovative programs, including a selective entry High Achievers Program from Years 7 to 9. The Year 9 'Live Life' program builds life skills and engages students with relevant, challenging and values-based units of work across the whole year. At Year 8, 'Inquiry' is taught as a core subject. 'Connections', from Years 7 to 10, involves students meeting for 20 minutes each day with their Connections teacher. The Year 10 curriculum allows students to specialise in their areas of choice, with English being the only core study.
Key Facts
Voluntary Contributions
Year 10 are $819
Year 12 are $793
International Fee
Year 10 are $12,210
Year 12 are $13,640
Uniform
The uniform is compulsory and enforced
Size
1100 students all in secondary (Very Big)
155 in Year 12
287 in VCE level 3/4 Units
38 in VCE VET
Gender
46% girls
Overview of the Curriculum
Math classes are streamed and of mixed ability.English classes are streamed and of mixed ability.
Languages: Chinese (Mandarin), French, Japanese
Overview of senior secondary subjects
58 VCE level 3/4 studies, VET programs available;LOTE taught to Unit 4 level: Chinese (Mandarin), French
Selected senior secondary results
8% study scores of 40+;
median study score of 31;
satisfactory completions of VCE 99%, of VET 85%
Activities and Support
12 music options; 20 sporting activities; 16 other clubs or activities; 11 support staff.
Destinations
63% to university
30% to TAFE
2% to work
Schools closest to Koonung Secondary College
| School name | Address | Type | Sector | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box Hill North Primary School | ELIZABETH STREETBox Hill North 3129 | Primary | Government | 0.58 km |
| Box Hill Senior Secondary College | DUNLOE AVENUEMont Albert North 3129 | Combined | Government | 0.91 km |
| Birralee Primary SchoolTop 100 | HEYINGTON AVENUEDoncaster 3108 | Primary | Government | 1.06 km |
| St Bridget's Primary SchoolTop 50 | 36 SWEYN STBALWYN NORTH 3104 | Primary | Catholic | 1.49 km |
| Mont Albert Primary SchoolTop 100 | BARLOA ROADMont Albert 3127 | Primary | Government | 1.58 km |
| Kerrimuir Primary School | 178 DORKING ROADBox Hill North 3129 | Primary | Government | 1.59 km |
| Our Lady of Sion CollegeTop 100 | 1065 WHITEHORSE RDBox Hill 3128 | Secondary | Catholic | 2.05 km |
| Doncaster Primary School | 2 - 12 COUNCIL STREETDoncaster 3108 | Primary | Government | 2.16 km |
| St Francis Xavier's Parish Primary School | 1087 WHITEHORSE RDBox Hill 3128 | Primary | Catholic | 2.2 km |
| Our Holy Redeemer School | 311 MONT ALBERT RDSurrey Hills 3127 | Primary | Catholic | 2.45 km |