Penola Catholic College, Broadmeadows VIC

‘Real Life Learning’

Gender

Co-Ed

Years

7-12

Enrolments

1355

Established: 1995

Principal: Tracey Kift

Address: 29 Gibson Street, Broadmeadows 3047

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Key Information

Staff

150 Teaching

86 Non Teaching

Fees

$3,050 (Year 7)

$4,140 (Year 12)

VCE Subjects

48

Languages

Italian, Japanese & French

Features

VET Available

Flagship Programs

Academic Excellence, Co-curricular Program, Enrichment and Accelerator Programs, International Exchange, Performing Arts Program, Religious Education Program, Student Leadership,

About our school

Penola Catholic College is a nurturing and supportive learning community where excellence is a way of life. Guided by our Josephite values, we foster a culture of respect, compassion and perseverance, helping every student grow with confidence. Our award-winning and dedicated staff create a warm, encouraging environment where students are challenged, supported and inspired to achieve their best.
With strong academic, wellbeing and co-curricular programs, Penola offers a balanced education that develops the whole person. We are committed to helping each young person discover their strengths, feel a sense of belonging and flourish in an environment shaped by our values of faith, excellence and community.
Penola Catholic College, Broadmeadows VIC

Principal's Message

At Penola we strive for excellence. For us, that means supporting every student to become the best version of themself: helping them find their path and fostering in them the confidence to walk it. Within a framework of high accountability and high support, our students thrive with committed and caring teachers, a unique Year 7-8 campus that offers a psychologically safe transition to secondary school, and extraordinary opportunities for every child to grow in confidence, character and capacity. Visit penola.vic.edu.au to book a student led tour.

Quick Facts

  • Formed in 1995 after 3 former schools amalgamated
  • The college name came from the strong link with St Mary MacKillop and the Sisters of St Joseph
  • The Sisters of St Joseph served the local community and lived on-site from 1901 to the late 1980s
  • Enhanced Learning Stream for high-achieving students • Specialised Year 9 Contemporary Learning building
  • State-of-the-art Year 12 facility • 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

  • VCE Study Centre a dedicated study space for Year 12 students with direct access to Careers Centre
  • Nash Learning Centre with technology rich, innovative learning spaces
  • Rivergum Theatre a 300 seat performance centre
  • Yarangabee Hospitality Centre including three industrial kitchens
  • Edmund Rice Trade Training Centre and O’Shannassy Plumbing Centre
  • Performing Arts Centre with classrooms, musical equipment, and recording facilities
  • Two high performance training fitness centres
  • Waterford Sports Precinct including a FIFA approved synthetic soccer pitch, dedicated elite standard AFL oval and multi-purpose indoor sport centre

Campus Locations

Main Campus

29 Gibson Street, Broadmeadows, 3047

Second Campus

35 William St, Glenroy, 3046

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