Carwatha College P-12
Noble Park North VIC, Melbourne Southern Suburbs & Western Port
Carwatha College P–12 is a vibrant, co-educational college that caters to approximately 650 students from Preparatory to Year 12. Located at the intersection of Noble Park North, Mulgrave, and Dandenong North, our diverse community proudly represents over 65 nationalities.With a dedicated team of 75 equivalent full-time (EFT) staff—including 3 Principal Class members, 50 teachers, and 25 support staff—we strive to create a safe, caring, and stimulating environment that fosters academic achievement, personal growth, and wellbeing for every student.Our college motto, “Learning Together,” reflects our core belief in the importance of positive, collaborative relationships among students, teachers, and parents. The P–12 structure is a unique strength, allowing both primary and secondary students and staff to benefit from shared facilities, expertise, and broader learning opportunities.We are committed to innovative, inclusive teaching and learning practices. Through effective use of Information and Communication Technologies and a range of support, enrichment, and extension programs, we cater to the diverse learning needs of our student body. These programs include:· V3 Program – An innovative three-year VCE pathway that enables students to undertake additional subjects, increasing their chances of academic success and improving ATAR outcomes.· SEE Program (Select Entry Excellence) – Designed for high-achieving students who demonstrate academic excellence, strong task commitment, and creativity. This program begins in Year 7 and continues until students transition into the V3 Program in Year 10.· Primary Maths Enrichment Program – Provides students in Years 5 and 6 with high mathematical aptitude the opportunity to work with senior secondary maths teachers, extending their learning through more abstract and in-depth material.· Carwatha Football College (CFC) – A specialised program integrating academic and athletic pathways for students passionate about soccer. CFC fosters a positive and disciplined environment that supports excellence on the field and in the classroom.Over the past three years, Carwatha College P–12 has demonstrated strong growth in key performance areas including NAPLAN results, VCE achievement, student attitudes to school, and attendance. Our results are now above state in most of these measures. These outcomes reflect the effectiveness and engagement of our educational programs.Visitors frequently commend the college’s warm, welcoming atmosphere and orderly environment. We encourage our students to set high expectations for themselves, apply themselves diligently, and embrace every opportunity to learn and grow. Student wellbeing remains a central focus, and our expertise in this area is widely recognised and valued.
Key Facts
School uniform
The uniform is compulsory
Gender in depth
Female: 50%
Male: 50%
Other Requirements
Has CareerTools
Boarding school
Offers IB
Accepts international students
Offers VCE VM
Offers VET
Our Curriculum
Subjects Overview
Math classes: streamed
English classes: streamed and mixed
LOTE taught:
French
Senior secondary subjects overview
44 VCE level 3/4 studies
128 VCE students
Senior secondary programs overview
23 VET program(s) available
54 VET students
VCE VM Available
How our students performed in Year 12
Academic Results
Scores of 40+: 1%
Median Score: 27
Satisfactory completions of VCE: 91%
Satisfactory completions of VET: 68%
Destinations
Bachelor enrolled: 48%
TAFE/VET enrolled: 30%
Employed: 13%
Activities & Support Staff

Accelerated learning (5)
- Accelerated Maths
- Enrichment Program
- Extension And Enrichment Program
- High Achievers
- University Extension Subjects

Activities (72)

Academic Assistance/Student Support
- 1:1 Net Book Year 7
- Creative Writing
- Cross Age Tutoring
- Homework Support
- House Activities
- Peer Support
- Peer Support Program
- Personal Development
- Primary Schools Liason
- Study Skills
- Tutor Group
- V.C.E. Tutoring

Art/Performance/Drama
- Annual Art Show
- Art Exhibition
- Art Production
- Arts Show
- Ceramics
- Crafts
- Dance
- Drama
- Painting
- Performing Arts Program
- Photography

Awards
- Academic Honours Awards
- Awards Evening
- Awards Night

Career Development
- Captains
- Careers Expo
- Careers Speakers
- House Captains
- Leadership
- Leadership Activities
- Leadership Training
- Mentor Program
- School To Work Program
- Student Leadership
- Student Representative Council
- Work Experience

Competitions
- Academic Competitions
- English Competition
- Mathletics
- Subject Competitions

Cultural/Indigenous
- Multicultural Events
- Multicultural Festival

Events
- Ball
- Debutante/Presentation Ball
- Presentation Ball
- Presentation Evening
- Senior Social
- Valedictory Dinner
- VCE Ball
- Year 12 Farewell

Excursions/Exchanges/Camps
- Camps
- College Camps
- Excursions
- International Student Exchange
- School Camps

Spiritual/Religious
- Chaplaincy Program
- Peer Mediation

Sport, Leisure and Health
- First Aid
- Football Specialist Program
- House Sport Program
- Interschool Sports
- Soccer Academy

Vocational programs
- Vcal Program
- VET Program

Volunteering/community service
- Community Service
- Model United Nations Assembly
- Rotary Interact
- SRC
- SRC Fundraising Activities
- Student Council

Extra-curricular (5)
- Active After School Programme
- Holiday Program
- Homework Club
- Student Support Group
- Surfing

Music (16)
Band/Ensemble
- Bands
- Guitar ensemble
- Rock
Concert/Performance
- Concert
- Performance
- Production
Instrument
- Bass guitar
- Brass
- Drum
- Guitar
- Percussion
- String
- Woodwind
Music theory
- Music theory
Vocal
- Choirs
- Vocal

Sports (36)

Ball sports
- Basketball
- Handball
- Korfball
- Netball
- Volleyball

Bat, stick and racquet
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Indoor cricket
- Indoor hockey
- Raquet ball
- Softball
- Table tennis
- Tee ball
- Tennis

Fishing
- Fishing

Fitness
- Fitness classes
- General exercise

Football
- Australian Rules Football
- Football (other)
- Indoor soccer
- Rugby league
- Soccer
- Touch football

Gymnastics
- Gymnastics

Movement
- Dance sport

Orienteering
- Orienteering

Running
- Cross country running

Snow sports
- Snow skiing

Target sports
- Archery
- Lawn bowls

Track and field
- Athletics

Water sports
- Swimming

Weight training
- Gym classes
- Weightlifting

Support Staff (71)
Academic support
- Academic Extension Support Teacher
- Education Support Teachers
- Homework Club Teacher
- Laboratory Technician
- Learning Leader
- Librarian
- Literacy And Numeracy Coordinator
- Remedial Support Teacher
- Teacher Librarian
- Year Level Coordinators
Administrative staff
- After School Carer
- Attendance Officer
- Before And After School Care Teacher
- Business Manager
- Groundsman
- Maintenance Staff
- Mip Coordinator
- School-Based Police Officer
- Sub-School Coordinator
Career guidance
- Career Teacher
- Careers Advisor
- Managed Individual Pathways (Mip) Advisor
- Mentor
- Pathways And Transition Coordinator
- Uniform Shop
- VCAL Coordinator
- VET Coordinators
- VET/Pathways Coordinator
- VET/VCE Coordinator
- Work Experience Coordinator
Health
- Canteen Manager
- Director Of Sports Academies
- First Aid Assistant
- First Aid Officer
- Food Technology Support
- Foods Laboratory Assistant
- Health And Safety Officer
- Nurse
- Sport Coordinator
- Sports Academy
International student support
- ESL Support Teacher/School Officer
- Indigenous Support
- Integration Aides
- Integration Coordinator
- Integration Staff
- Integration/Special Education Teacher
- International Student Coordinator
- Multicultural Aide
IT
- Computer Manager
- Computer Technician
- E-Learning Coordinator
- ICT Coordinator
- ICT Technician
Social support
- Community Liason Coordinator
- Homestay Liaison Officer
Specialist support
- Dance Performance Coordinator
- Drama Coordinator
- Instrumental Music Teachers
Wellbeing
- Careers Counsellor
- Counsellor
- Family Care Co-Ordinator
- Guidance Officer
- Managed Individual Pathways Counsellor
- Peer Mediation Coordinator
- Psychologist
- Social Worker/Welfare Officer
- Student At Risk Support
- Student Welfare Coordinator
- Student Welfare Counsellors
- Welfare Officer
- Well-being Coordinator
- Accelerated Maths
- Enrichment Program
- Extension And Enrichment Program
- High Achievers
- University Extension Subjects

Academic Assistance/Student Support
- 1:1 Net Book Year 7
- Creative Writing
- Cross Age Tutoring
- Homework Support
- House Activities
- Peer Support
- Peer Support Program
- Personal Development
- Primary Schools Liason
- Study Skills
- Tutor Group
- V.C.E. Tutoring

Art/Performance/Drama
- Annual Art Show
- Art Exhibition
- Art Production
- Arts Show
- Ceramics
- Crafts
- Dance
- Drama
- Painting
- Performing Arts Program
- Photography

Awards
- Academic Honours Awards
- Awards Evening
- Awards Night

Career Development
- Captains
- Careers Expo
- Careers Speakers
- House Captains
- Leadership
- Leadership Activities
- Leadership Training
- Mentor Program
- School To Work Program
- Student Leadership
- Student Representative Council
- Work Experience

Competitions
- Academic Competitions
- English Competition
- Mathletics
- Subject Competitions

Cultural/Indigenous
- Multicultural Events
- Multicultural Festival

Events
- Ball
- Debutante/Presentation Ball
- Presentation Ball
- Presentation Evening
- Senior Social
- Valedictory Dinner
- VCE Ball
- Year 12 Farewell

Excursions/Exchanges/Camps
- Camps
- College Camps
- Excursions
- International Student Exchange
- School Camps

Spiritual/Religious
- Chaplaincy Program
- Peer Mediation

Sport, Leisure and Health
- First Aid
- Football Specialist Program
- House Sport Program
- Interschool Sports
- Soccer Academy

Vocational programs
- Vcal Program
- VET Program

Volunteering/community service
- Community Service
- Model United Nations Assembly
- Rotary Interact
- SRC
- SRC Fundraising Activities
- Student Council
- Active After School Programme
- Holiday Program
- Homework Club
- Student Support Group
- Surfing
Band/Ensemble
- Bands
- Guitar ensemble
- Rock
Concert/Performance
- Concert
- Performance
- Production
Instrument
- Bass guitar
- Brass
- Drum
- Guitar
- Percussion
- String
- Woodwind
Music theory
- Music theory
Vocal
- Choirs
- Vocal

Ball sports
- Basketball
- Handball
- Korfball
- Netball
- Volleyball

Bat, stick and racquet
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Indoor cricket
- Indoor hockey
- Raquet ball
- Softball
- Table tennis
- Tee ball
- Tennis

Fishing
- Fishing

Fitness
- Fitness classes
- General exercise

Football
- Australian Rules Football
- Football (other)
- Indoor soccer
- Rugby league
- Soccer
- Touch football

Gymnastics
- Gymnastics

Movement
- Dance sport

Orienteering
- Orienteering

Running
- Cross country running

Snow sports
- Snow skiing

Target sports
- Archery
- Lawn bowls

Track and field
- Athletics

Water sports
- Swimming

Weight training
- Gym classes
- Weightlifting
Academic support
- Academic Extension Support Teacher
- Education Support Teachers
- Homework Club Teacher
- Laboratory Technician
- Learning Leader
- Librarian
- Literacy And Numeracy Coordinator
- Remedial Support Teacher
- Teacher Librarian
- Year Level Coordinators
Administrative staff
- After School Carer
- Attendance Officer
- Before And After School Care Teacher
- Business Manager
- Groundsman
- Maintenance Staff
- Mip Coordinator
- School-Based Police Officer
- Sub-School Coordinator
Career guidance
- Career Teacher
- Careers Advisor
- Managed Individual Pathways (Mip) Advisor
- Mentor
- Pathways And Transition Coordinator
- Uniform Shop
- VCAL Coordinator
- VET Coordinators
- VET/Pathways Coordinator
- VET/VCE Coordinator
- Work Experience Coordinator
Health
- Canteen Manager
- Director Of Sports Academies
- First Aid Assistant
- First Aid Officer
- Food Technology Support
- Foods Laboratory Assistant
- Health And Safety Officer
- Nurse
- Sport Coordinator
- Sports Academy
International student support
- ESL Support Teacher/School Officer
- Indigenous Support
- Integration Aides
- Integration Coordinator
- Integration Staff
- Integration/Special Education Teacher
- International Student Coordinator
- Multicultural Aide
IT
- Computer Manager
- Computer Technician
- E-Learning Coordinator
- ICT Coordinator
- ICT Technician
Social support
- Community Liason Coordinator
- Homestay Liaison Officer
Specialist support
- Dance Performance Coordinator
- Drama Coordinator
- Instrumental Music Teachers
Wellbeing
- Careers Counsellor
- Counsellor
- Family Care Co-Ordinator
- Guidance Officer
- Managed Individual Pathways Counsellor
- Peer Mediation Coordinator
- Psychologist
- Social Worker/Welfare Officer
- Student At Risk Support
- Student Welfare Coordinator
- Student Welfare Counsellors
- Welfare Officer
- Well-being Coordinator
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Principal: Mr Patrick Mulcahy
Addresses:
43-81 Browns Rd Noble Park North Victoria 3174
Tel: (03) 9795 5848
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