Avila College, Mount Waverley VIC

‘Ecclesiae Filia'

Gender

Girls

Years

7-12

Enrolments

1050

Established: 1965

Principal: Dr Michelle Cotter

Address: 35 Charles Street, Mount Waverley 3149

Key Information

Staff

104 Teaching

Fees

See website (Year 7)

See website (Year 12)

VCE Subjects

36

Languages

Italian, Indonesian and French

Features

VET Available

Flagship Programs

Academic Excellence, Agriculture and Horticulture, Coding and Robotics, Enrichment and Accelerator Programs, Social Justice & Community Program, Student Leadership,

About our school

 

 

 

Avila College is a leading Catholic secondary school for girls, dedicated to inspiring young women to learn with purpose, act with integrity and lead with courage. Founded in the Presentation tradition, the College is guided by the values of faith, compassion, justice and service, shaping a warm and inclusive community where every student is known, encouraged and supported.

Located in the heart of Mount Waverley, Avila offers a vibrant, future-focused learning environment for students from Years 7-12. Our curriculum is designed to challenge and empower, with diverse pathways that include VCE, VCE-VM and VET options.

Skilled and dedicated teachers foster curiosity, critical thinking and confidence, ensuring each student has opportunities to thrive academically and personally.

Beyond the classroom, Avila provides an extensive range of co-curricular experiences across sport, performing arts, STEM, leadership and social justice. These programs encourage students to explore their interests, develop new talents and contribute positively to the world around them.

With modern facilities and a commitment to nurturing the whole person, Avila College is a place where young women are supported to discover their strengths and shape their own futures. At Avila, every student is encouraged to believe, grow and achieve.

Principal's Message

Welcome to Avila College! A vibrant, active and engaging learning community that seeks success for every student in all she explores and aspires to. At Avila College students are at the centre of our mission to provide inspirational experiences of the rich tapestry of twenty first century learning innovation.

An Avila education is founded on the tradition of Catholic and Presentation values. Faith, hope, love and justice guide our relationships with each other and the wider world. They are essential touchstones for life long learning journeys for all students, staff and alumnae – wherever their their journey takes them.

Dr Michelle Cotter
Principal

Quick Facts

  • 11% achieved an ATAR over 95 (Top 5% of the state)
  • 3 students achieved a Perfect Score of 50 in English
  • Signature programs include Wellbeing for Learning, Beyond 2040 and NaviGate
  • State of the Art Facilities including Ballygriffin Senior Learning Centre and St Teresa Library and Research Centre
  • Extensive co-curricular opportunities including social justice, performing arts, public speaking, robotics and sport
  • SHINE Academic extension program
  • International and local immersion programs
  • MacBook program included in school fees
  • Conveniently located next to Mt Waverley train station

More from the school

Facilities

  • Bunjil Auditorium
  • Ballygriffin Senior Learning Centre
  • St Teresa Library
  • Agriculture and Horticulture Centre
  • Gym, tennis courts and lawn
  • Reflection Garden
  • Heritage Hall

Campus Locations

Main Campus

35 Charles Street, Mount Waverley, 3149

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