Penola Catholic College VIC – Reimagining Education
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Penola Catholic College, Broadmeadows VIC
Gender
Co-Ed
Years
7-12
Enrolments
1457
Established: 1995
Principal: Tracey Kift
Address: 29 Gibson Street, Broadmeadows 3047
Key Information
Staff
150 Teaching
86 Non Teaching
Fees
$3,050 (Year 7)
$4,140 (Year 12)
VCE Subjects
41
Languages
Italian, Japanese & French
Features
VET Available
About our school
Penola Catholic College is in the heart of the north-western region of Melbourne. We pride ourselves in providing top-tier education without burdening families with exorbitant fees.
With a rich history dating back to 1995, we continually evolve, offering not just education but a transformative experience for students and their families.
One of the hallmarks of our College is its unwavering commitment to academic excellence. We boast a team of dedicated and highly qualified educators who are passionate about nurturing young minds.
The curriculum is carefully crafted to not only meet but exceed educational standards, ensuring that students are well- prepared for their future endeavours.
At Penola, our students have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including well-equipped classrooms, science and computer labs, a library, sports amenities, a hairdressing salon and that’s just to name a few!
These resources are essential in providing a holistic education that caters to intellectual, physical, social and emotional development.
Quick Facts
- Formed in 1995, after the amalgamation of Sancta Sophia College, Therry and Geoghegan Colleges
- The Sisters of St Joseph ministered to the local community and lived on site from 1901 till the late 1980s.
- Project-based learning (PBL) across Years 7, 8 and 9
- Year 8 Contemporary Learning Lab
- Specialised Year 9 Contemporary Learning building
- Accelerated studies program, allowing students to begin VCE studies in Year 10
- Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
- VET and Vocational Major subjects
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Facilities
- Performing Arts Centre
- Dedicated VCE building
- Hairdressing Salon
- Engineering facilities
- Full Hospitality Kitchen
- Science laboratory
- Multiple sporting grounds
- Gymnasium
2021 NAPLAN Results
| Year | Reading | Writing | Spelling | Grammar | Numeracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 7 | 532 | 514 | 547 | 513 | 536 |
| Year 9 | 550 | 528 | 568 | 558 | 558 |
This table above shows the average student results for the year 2021. Data sourced from: https://www.myschool.edu.au
2022 NAPLAN Results
| Year | Reading | Writing | Spelling | Grammar | Numeracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 7 | 527 | 533 | 536 | 514 | 532 |
| Year 9 | 559 | 552 | 564 | 552 | 566 |
This table above shows the average student results for the year 2022. Data sourced from: https://www.myschool.edu.au
Campus Locations
Main Campus
29 Gibson Street,
Broadmeadows,
3047
