Since its foundation in 1910, Geelong High School has led the way in the Geelong community by providing innovative and engaging teaching programs that have seen countless students find their pathway into top class universities and careers locally, across Australia, and internationally.
Throughout the school’s esteemed history, one constant has always remained strong and is at the forefront of its ethos. The school’s motto Vitae Nos Parat means ‘Prepares us for life’ and captures the spirit and ethos of the school community.
Its focus is not only shared across academic, sporting and pathway aspiration, but equally upon building the character strength and learner capabilities to become respectful, lifelong learners able to succeed in an increasingly competitive and changing world.
When you enrol at Geelong High School, you are joining a learning community that is both positive and creative, with a long history of excellence and innovation. Our teaching focus supports students to strive for their best through innovative and engaging teaching programs that encourage students to develop respectful relationships and strive to achieve their full academic and personal potential.
A key strength of the curriculum delivered at Geelong High School is the wide range of subjects offered at VCE, and the subject pathways that lead to VCE. For students in Years 9 and 10 looking for challenge and extension, opportunities to accelerate not only exist in core subjects of Sciences, Mathematics, and Humanities, but also via electives in PE and Sport, our outstanding Outdoor Education program, and the Geelong Positive Education Program, which is a community service outreach subject in Year 9 that helps students develop the skills to give back to our community and concludes each year with a trip to the Northern Territory to support some of our remote Indigenous communities.
At VCE, our VET Dance program is reputedly one of the leading dance programs in the State, which culminates each year with a celebrated performance at Costa Hall. Our Theatre Studies VCE course is one of the leading courses in the region, with exceptional productions and a range of performances across the year taking place in the school’s majestic Shenton Theatre. Our Arts program is also a key strength with VET Music Production and a range of fine arts on offer.
In 2025, Geelong High has further extended opportunities for students by expanding our Accelerated Learning Program to cover both Year 7 and 8 students and in 2026 we will continue this expansion into Year 9.
Commencing in 2024, the program is already proving to be highly successful by providing students with the opportunity to join a dedicated class that faces extra challenge and extension in all core subjects, whilst still enjoying the full breadth of a rich curriculum.
Further information about enrolment, and application forms for the 2026 Accelerated Learning Program can be found on our school website for interested families.
Come and see what Geelong High School can offer, and see how your child can find their passion and find their pathway.
