St Columba's College
Essendon VIC, Melbourne Western Suburbs
St Columba's College is a Girls secondary school, serving years 7-12. The uniform is compulsory and enforced. St Columba's College is located in VIC, Melbourne Western Suburbs region. St Columba's College is 1 of 79 catholic schools in the Essendon area.
Key Facts
School uniform

The uniform is compulsory
Number of students

Total enrolment: 1004
In high school: 1004
In Year 12: 152
Gender in depth

Female: 100%
Male: 0%
Other Requirements
Boarding school
Offers IB
Accepts international students
Offers VCAL
Offers VET
Our Curriculum
Subjects Overview

Math classes: streamed and mixed
English classes: mixed
LOTE taught:
French, Italian, Japanese
Senior secondary subjects overview

47 VCE level 3/4 studies
281 VCE students
Senior secondary programs overview

18 VET program(s) available
68 VET students
VCAL Available
How our students performed in Year 12
Academic Results
Scores of 40+: 13%
Median Score: 32
Satisfactory completions of VCE: 100%
Satisfactory completions of VET: 73%
Destinations
Bachelor enrolled: 84%
TAFE/VET enrolled: 5%
Apprentice/Trainee: 2%
Employed: 8%
Activities & Support Staff

Accelerated learning (1)
- Advanced Maths

Activities (58)

Academic Assistance/Student Support
- 1:1 BYOD program Years 10-12
- Creative Writing
- House Activities
- Transition Programs

Art/Performance/Drama
- Annual Art Show
- Art Tuition
- Artist In Residence
- Dance
- Dance Performances
- Drama Performances
- Jazz Ballet
- Performing Arts Program
- Photography
- Public Speaking
- Speech and Drama Tuition
- Stage Crew
- Top Arts

Career Development
- House Captains
- Leadership Training
- Student Leadership Program
- Student Leadership Program Y7-12
- Work Experience

Competitions
- Art Competitions
- History Challenge
- Mathematics Competition
- Science Competitions

Cultural/Indigenous
- Aboriginal Reconciliation
- Central Australia Immersion Trip
- Indigenous Awareness
- Indigenous Perspectives Program

Events
- Feast Days
- Valedictory Dinner
- Year 12 Farewell
- Year 12 Graduation

Excursions/Exchanges/Camps
- Camps
- Excursions
- Language International Trips
- Overseas Study Tours
- Retreats
- School Camps

Spiritual/Religious
- Eucharistic Celebrations
- Liturgy Group
- Religious And Ethics Classes
- Religious Education Teaching

Sport, Leisure and Health
- Athletics Carnival
- City To Surf
- Gym Facilities
- Swimming Carnival
- Tennis Squad

Vocational programs
- Co-curricular Clubs
- Learning Enhancement
- Vcal Program

Volunteering/community service
- Caritas Australia
- Charitable Clubs and Organisations
- Charity Run
- Community Service
- Environmental Action Group
- Social Justice Group

Extra-curricular (1)
- Debating

Music (21)
Band/Ensemble
- Bands
- Jazz Ensemble
- Orchestra
- Rock
Concert/Performance
- Concert
- Music productions
- Production
- School musicals
Instrument
- Brass
- Drum
- Flute
- Guitar
- Percussion
- Piano
- String
- Violin
- Woodwind
Music theory
- Music lessons
- Music theory
Vocal
- Choirs
- Vocal

Sports (11)

Ball sports
- Basketball
- Netball
- Volleyball

Bat, stick and racquet
- Hockey
- Tennis

Bicycle
- Cycling

Football
- Australian Rules Football
- Soccer

Running
- Cross country running

Track and field
- Athletics

Water sports
- Swimming

Support Staff (42)
Academic support
- Classroom Support
- Deputy Principals
- Disability Support Aides
- Education Support staff
- Head of Teaching & Learning
- Laboratory Technician
- Librarian
- Library Support
- Remedial Support Teacher
- Teacher Librarian
- VCE Coordinator
- Visual Arts Support
Administrative staff
- Business Manager
- Facilities Manager
- House Coordinator
- House System
- Maintenance Staff
- Marketing & Communications Officer
- Registrar
Career guidance
- Career Teacher
- Pathways And Transition Coordinator
- Student Leadership Coordinator
- VCAL Coordinator
- VET/Pathways Coordinator
- VET/VCE Coordinator
Health
- Canteen Manager
- First Aid Officer
- Sports Coordinator
International student support
- Foreign Language Assistants
- Integration Aides
IT
- Computer Technician
- E-Learning Coordinator
- IT department
- Technology Support
Specialist support
- Art Technician
- Dance Performance Coordinator
- Instrumental Music Teachers
- Special Needs Coordinator
Wellbeing
- Careers Counsellor
- Counsellors
- Pastoral Care
- Psychologist
- Advanced Maths

Academic Assistance/Student Support
- 1:1 BYOD program Years 10-12
- Creative Writing
- House Activities
- Transition Programs

Art/Performance/Drama
- Annual Art Show
- Art Tuition
- Artist In Residence
- Dance
- Dance Performances
- Drama Performances
- Jazz Ballet
- Performing Arts Program
- Photography
- Public Speaking
- Speech and Drama Tuition
- Stage Crew
- Top Arts

Career Development
- House Captains
- Leadership Training
- Student Leadership Program
- Student Leadership Program Y7-12
- Work Experience

Competitions
- Art Competitions
- History Challenge
- Mathematics Competition
- Science Competitions

Cultural/Indigenous
- Aboriginal Reconciliation
- Central Australia Immersion Trip
- Indigenous Awareness
- Indigenous Perspectives Program

Events
- Feast Days
- Valedictory Dinner
- Year 12 Farewell
- Year 12 Graduation

Excursions/Exchanges/Camps
- Camps
- Excursions
- Language International Trips
- Overseas Study Tours
- Retreats
- School Camps

Spiritual/Religious
- Eucharistic Celebrations
- Liturgy Group
- Religious And Ethics Classes
- Religious Education Teaching

Sport, Leisure and Health
- Athletics Carnival
- City To Surf
- Gym Facilities
- Swimming Carnival
- Tennis Squad

Vocational programs
- Co-curricular Clubs
- Learning Enhancement
- Vcal Program

Volunteering/community service
- Caritas Australia
- Charitable Clubs and Organisations
- Charity Run
- Community Service
- Environmental Action Group
- Social Justice Group
- Debating
Band/Ensemble
- Bands
- Jazz Ensemble
- Orchestra
- Rock
Concert/Performance
- Concert
- Music productions
- Production
- School musicals
Instrument
- Brass
- Drum
- Flute
- Guitar
- Percussion
- Piano
- String
- Violin
- Woodwind
Music theory
- Music lessons
- Music theory
Vocal
- Choirs
- Vocal

Ball sports
- Basketball
- Netball
- Volleyball

Bat, stick and racquet
- Hockey
- Tennis

Bicycle
- Cycling

Football
- Australian Rules Football
- Soccer

Running
- Cross country running

Track and field
- Athletics

Water sports
- Swimming
Academic support
- Classroom Support
- Deputy Principals
- Disability Support Aides
- Education Support staff
- Head of Teaching & Learning
- Laboratory Technician
- Librarian
- Library Support
- Remedial Support Teacher
- Teacher Librarian
- VCE Coordinator
- Visual Arts Support
Administrative staff
- Business Manager
- Facilities Manager
- House Coordinator
- House System
- Maintenance Staff
- Marketing & Communications Officer
- Registrar
Career guidance
- Career Teacher
- Pathways And Transition Coordinator
- Student Leadership Coordinator
- VCAL Coordinator
- VET/Pathways Coordinator
- VET/VCE Coordinator
Health
- Canteen Manager
- First Aid Officer
- Sports Coordinator
International student support
- Foreign Language Assistants
- Integration Aides
IT
- Computer Technician
- E-Learning Coordinator
- IT department
- Technology Support
Specialist support
- Art Technician
- Dance Performance Coordinator
- Instrumental Music Teachers
- Special Needs Coordinator
Wellbeing
- Careers Counsellor
- Counsellors
- Pastoral Care
- Psychologist
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Sector
Catholic

Level
Secondary

Gender
Female

Religion
Catholic
Principal: Ms Rita Grima
Addresses:
2 Leslie Rd Essendon Victoria 3040
Tel: (03) 9337 5311
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